My initial reaction to watching “ For The Bible Tells Me So” was feeling confused. I was confused because all the things I was taught was being challenged with a different point of views. Several bible verses about the acts of homosexuality that was mentioned in the movie were shedding a different light on my understanding. Also, I feeling like I can relate to a statement Chrissy Gephardt said, she knew of two things that were an abomination, suicide, and homosexuality. I was aware of those labeled abominations too but never did and depth research to see if in fact those were true statements. I felt a slight trigger of feeling sadness. I felt sad because there are so many people that base their negative decisions on how to treat LGBT people …show more content…
The family I can most relate to is The Poteat 's Family because of the religious background. My family is a firm believer of what the bible says.The partial time I grew up in my family 's home we practiced the traditional baptist way of doing things. We attending church every Sunday and one day during the week for Bible study. I got on my knees and prayed every night before paid like I was taught to do. There were no openly gay or lesbian persons around us or in our family to allow me to observe what my family really thought about that topic. I do remember the pastor mentioning that is was wrong to be homosexual but it wasn’t an open for discussion setting. Also, I never questioned anything the pastor or my family member said about anything. As of recently my daughter came out me stating she was interested in girls. I was really supportive of her and didn’t engulf her with bible scripture to support why it 's wrong to feel attraction for another girl.When my Aunt was informed she advocated that she was against homosexual and informed her the bible verses.Finally, I could witness how my family really felt about homosexuality. One thing I can say my relation to The Poteat’s she treats my daughter with love and doesn’t treat her any …show more content…
Making a stands that being a homosexual is natural and homosexuality isn’t a mental disorder. Conversion or reparative therapy only suppress their sexual conduct, not their sexual desires. Those type of therapy infuses shame and guilt in a person which can cause the person the shutdown. Secondly, conversion therapy can make a person feel like they have no way out. The highly disapproved therapy can push a person to make a bad rational decision possibly committing suicide. LGBT people are three to seven times more likely to commit suicide. Thirdly, they promote sexual orientation is a choice but your sexual orientation is not a choice. Conversion and Reparative therapy are supported by James Dobson which created a Christian organization called “ Focus On The
“For the Bible Tells Me So,” is a documentary about religion and homosexuality. Primarily, the film depicts the struggles of several individuals as they realize they are gay, and how this affects their relationship with faith and family. The film illustrates how devastating the suffering some gays face and the struggles some Christian families encounter when a family member is gay. It is heartbreaking to watch moments of hate-mongering and discrimination against homosexuals, especially when done by family members or in the name of one’s religion.
middle of paper ... ... I heard someone say once a quote that I think fits really well, that Christians’ fight with values and it is almost impossible to fight with values. This is true and I think because you can’t necessarily fight values we have to attempt to change values and that can be much more effective with something that hits home a little more than scientific facts might. Overall, the film was a very informative film for a more homophobic audience.
This film came out in nineteen-ninety-three and was set in the present time. At this time homosexuality and AIDs was viewed in a negative light. The general tone of the movie was that homosexuality was a horrible form of deviance, and that these deviants deserved this fate. I was born in ninety-four and was far too young to understand this part of culture. From my understanding the movie correctly portrays the fear and hate of both homosexuals and individuals stricken with the HIV virus. Since the release of this movie, our culture has gained a better understanding and appreciation for both homosexuality and the HIV virus. HIV hasn’t been cured, but more efficient treatment has been developed that allows for better quality of life and decreases chances of transmitting the disease. We’ve also realized that anybody can contract HIV regardless of their sexual orientation. Homosexuality has become more and more accepted in our culture as well. We have begun to separate traditional gender roles and accept that homosexuality isn’t a choice but something natural. Acceptance of homosexuality and sexual orientation of all types has a long way to go to become a second thought in our culture. Legalizing same sex marriage a year ago was a large step in the correct
“For The Bible Tells Me So,” documented by Daniel Karslake, is a journey through the belief of homosexuality and its perceived conflict with Christianity, as well as various interpretations of what the Bible says about same-sex sexuality. Through the use of parallelism, pathos, and logos, the documentarian is able to communicate his creed that homosexuality and Christianity, with a lot of effort, can have a vigorous relationship. Whether or not your personal religious and political stances on homosexuality are influenced by Karslake’s film, the audience is moved by its portraits of unbreakable family love. The documentary skillfully dives beneath the constraints of its title theme to find deeper treasures that family values are still alive and well.
“Homosexuality is found in over 1,500 species. Homophobia is found in only one” ("1,500 Animal” 1). Conversion therapy, or otherwise known as “reparative therapy,” is a homophobic process by which many therapists attempt to “cure” homosexuality. Conversion Therapy demonstrates the ignorance of this world by causing mental and physical harm to its participants in an attempt to “cure” something that is not a problem, and that is why the federal government needs to ban it once and for all.
...were mentally ill or psychotic. Frank Kameny, a leader of the gay rights movement, perpetuated the idea that “Homosexuality is not a sickness…but is merely a preference, an orientation, or propensity, on par with, and not different in kind from, heterosexuality.” (Sherry Wolf, Sexuality and Socialism) Some schools even went as far as to create public safe spaces for gay students such as Columbia University’s Student Homophile League. Now, people are well aware of the presence of the LGBTQ community, and members are even trying to educate people who seem ignorant or bigoted. Many people currently dedicate a good portion of their lives to learning and teaching people about the gay rights movement and how it functions today. The community has evolved to include transgender, asexual, pansexual, and non binary people as well as a multitude of other labels and identities.
There are many examples of this harassment. In her book "The Riddle of Gender", Deborah Rudacille discusses how people she knew reacted to her friend coming out as transgender. According to the Human Rights Campaign, "minors are especially vulnerable, and conversion therapy can lead to depression, anxiety, drug use, homelessness, and suicide. " Conversion therapy is a horrific practice that should be banned in all fifty states.
94). “Coming out” can be nerve wracking for the adolescent. As a result, it crucial for counselors to put aside their biases towards the issue and encourage these adolescents. They need to know someone cares about them. Many times parents respond with sadness, shock, and disappointment when their child comes out at as GLBT (Davis, Staltzburg, & Locke, 2009). Some GLBT youths are ejected from their homes and even experience physical or emotional abuse (Davis et al, 2009). As a result, it is important for counselors to show these adolescents the love and compassion they so desperately need. As Christians we are called to love the person, but hate the sin. One may not agree with a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity; however, it is still important to treat them the same way you want to be treated (Luke 6: 31, NASB). Great job on your thread.
Although the tolerance of homosexuality fluctuates throughout time, it has been generally considered a sin and “abomination” for the past two millennia. “Treatment” of homosexuality prior to the 20th century typically consisted of physical violence to the point of death. However, the people of 1950s America were often reluctant to kill a loved one or family member if they displayed “homosexual urges.” As a result, mental health was looked to as a solution. Doctors of the time believed that “every homosexual is a latent heterosexual.” (Bayer 30) Treatments ranged from weekly counseling to shock therapy, depending on the “severity”
First of all, his family is made up of himself, three sisters, two of which are older, and his parents. During his childhood, he had a good relationship with his sisters, but as they headed into their teenage years they drifted apart. In spite of that, now they’re working on their relationship, “but you know it’s hard to mend things when they don’t accept your lifestyle and things that you can’t change about yourself, they make me feel like the black sheep in the family at times.” The relationship between his parents and himself has not been so fabulous recently. “They have old fashion mind sets and very religious views, one of the hardest moments of my life was recently coming out to my mother. Her reaction was not what I expect she was unsupportive and said I need ‘help’. Nonetheless, he is still grateful to be part of his family and hopes one day they will at least
We believe that Violence and hate against homosexuality need to diminish severely. Gay bashing, gay bullying, and hate crime is very popular when it comes to hating on homosexual people. LGBT people of all ages die every year, whether caused by suicide, injury or homicide. From 1999-2010, the Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention program says that suicide is the 3rd leading cause (4,600 deaths) of death among young people ages 15 to 24. In 2011 there were 1,572 victims that received hate crimes based on sexual orientation. In an article on PBS, written by a woman named Karen Franklin, a description of an interview with a man called Brian states that him and his ...
The word “family” is unique, special, and controversial among different cultures and ethnicities. As defined by Random House Western Dictionary, a family is “any group of persons closely related by blood, as parents, children, uncles, aunts, and cousins” (Dictionary.com). Although the definition from Random House follows the infamous proverb of, “blood is thicker than water,” my definition of family does not. Family is not defined or restricted by blood relations. In my mind, a family is simply a group of people, who loves, supports, and helps each other unconditionally, and endlessly. Regardless of one’s sexual orientation or preference, all families embody these common principles. Thus, a family unites its members through the strong bonds and kinships formed when people come together. (Great intro.)
Some other, less favorable or even possible solutions entail: passing bills that ban conversion therapy on a federal level, protecting the rights of non-heterosexual people (especially those of minors who are most vulnerable to such practices), persecuting those who commit conversion therapy or force others to be converted, discrediting and banning churches/religions that promote conversion therapy, spreading support for non homosexual groups, criminalize those who attempt to hurt or express hate speech towards homosexual groups, encouraging students to be more vocal about abuse they may experience at home, and clearly spreading information to inform our country that this therapy still exists and is a
What is your view of homosexuality? Maybe you think it’s a sin or a mental illness. Or maybe you think it’s something much greater than that; a chance to be who you really are. Homosexuality has been around ever since 1906, after it was popularized by the Harden-Eulenburg Affair. Homosexuality used to be known as a mental illness and was even in the book of “American Psychiatric Association”. Today, even after gay marriage has been legalized and many people have been accepting gay rights, homosexuality is still being frowned upon and considered evil. Many positive outcomes can come out of accepting the LGBT community such as showing us that the LGBT community can create many significant opportunities for others, helping our communities come closer together, and showing the equality of all people.
If I meet the wrong person or being forced to do something, I should reject and leave immediately. This movie brings a lot of thinking about sexuality, sexual orientation and gender issues, and it does influence audiences in many different