Hello together :-)
I made a million viedos and in the end i decided to write something down instead of talking a lot of rubbish :D Well... Here is the story:
-> I was in class when we saw this film about Buddhism in which the dalai lama spoke about the importance of accepting others in life. So I was interested in how he would comment on homosexuality. I asked him ( haha just kidding :D I googled him) and this was what I've found:
"If someone comes to me and asks whether homosexuality is okay or not, I will ask 'What is your companion's opinion?'. If you both agree, then I think I would say 'if two males or two females voluntarily agree to have mutual satisfaction without further implication of harming others, then it is okay." (from wikipedia)Though I know this is not everything he said about this topic, I can relate to that quote quite a lot. It is really true. But I know that for exemple the catholic church says that homosexuality itself isn't a sin but to live one's homosexuality freely is a sin. I think that is really annoying because god has made me my way and I strongly believe in catholic religion as a part of my culture, my home and myself. Hence, I wondered if I am still allowed to go to church and feel like a christian....
Nevertheless, I can see people's point when they say it's abnormal and against nature. Although I don't feel like it's unnatural and I feel completely normal :) How can it be abnormal to follow your heart?
Well the thing is: Everyone has its legitimate opininon, so do I, but I am really interested in your views about that topic because of our cultural diversity and the different religions we feel connected to.
So... SHARE your opinion with me and write a comment! Every opninion is allowed and be honest! I will not love anyone less because he might be against homosexuality! I may love him even more! <3
Hi Simon! This is a really nice post, though I'm also interested to know about your own encounters with people who are against homosexuality :)
ReplyDeleteI live in a country where 80% of the population are Muslims and are really conservative. I must admit, going to programs like WS and having friends abroad do open my eyes and widen my perspective a lot. I, myself, am a Catholic, and a pretty moderate one at that. I know that most of my friends are pretty judgmental about homosexuality, and most of everybody in Indonesia are really homophobic (especially since premarital sex is considered 99% taboo to begin with, nobody even thinks about sexual orientation). Most of my friends who are not familiar with homosexuals here usually think that every homosexual expresses sexual interest in him and will try to seduce him (ridiculous, I know). I personally am not against homosexuality. I think that everyone was born without any sexual orientations, and that whichever option we end up choosing can not be judged black or white. I am, though, a bit uncomfortable with unconventional displays of homosexuality (such as transgenders, drag queens, etc.) because they usually look kind of creepy in my eyes, haha. I think, homosexuality is acceptable. It's not unnatural, it becomes unnatural with all the discrimination, inequality and homophobia.
So you might say, I'm an Indonesian with a unique view... And don't question whether or not you are still allowed in church. Call me cliche, but you've probably already hear this yourself: God doesn't judge.
Dear Simon,
ReplyDeleteyour are definitively not normal ;-)... and this is the reason for that we love you so much. i really like how you express all your moods, feelings and emotions. hopefully it is no so uncool that your dad writes the first comment ;-)
With love ..Dad
well for us down here in little old 'godzone,' (new zealand,) homosexuality is accepted freely. most of new zealand has managed to get past the stage of seeing as homosexuality as a sin but of course there is still a minority who look at same sex relationships in disgust. most people dont care and it is only higlighted in the news occasionally but when it is many people rise up and give there opinions on it. for exmaple, a school was not allowing a male couple to attend the ball together. there was massive disgust. the school was shamed but in reaction but claimed they had a blanket rule set in place that males from other schools were not allowed to attend the ball and nor were ex pupils of the school. the public were outraged. this is a common reaction to such news.
ReplyDeletein my view i dont believe people should be judged by there sexual relationships and intentions and that people should all be allowed equal rights. as humans everyone should be allowed to act freely (within reason)without crtitical judgement from others when it is not wanted. i think it is a lifestyle choice and if so chosen it should be accepted freely by family friends and the surrounding public. nobody should be judged based upon there sexuality but instead upon who they are.
Imagine if you will, a beautifully bound book. On its title is your name.
ReplyDeleteWhen you turn to its first page you will find words, both said and unsaid, words from
your parents and from life describing the “Idea” and the “Purpose” behind how this book came to being.
Looking further, you will find two chapters filled with words. When you come to the third Chapter you suddenly find empty pages.
This book is the story of your life. The story of your life until perhaps this very day. This story is the one thing you will leave behind you when you depart from this life. The first two chapters were written with great care and purpose, with many dreams and thoughts of becoming, by your parents, your family, your friends, teachers, and indeed by the World!!!.
Chapter three is empty because you have come to a stage in your book where you must write the pages yourself. It can be both frightening and exciting but we all wake up to a day when we open the first page of Chapter three. Remember that you are the collection of all your experiences, of all your beliefs, of your words, both said and unsaid, this is your book, your story. You may let others write in it, but in the end, when all is said and done, the pages belong to you; and while others will try to blame their lives on this or that, the truth is, you will never find true comfort in blaming your unbecoming on him or her, on the sun or the moon, on life or love. When all is said and done, in the silent moments of your life when you are with yourself, the question is not that you are this or that, but if you like the story you write, do you like the company you keep.
How can love be unnatural? I think love is the most natural thing in this world and it is what brings people, from different walks of life, together.
ReplyDeleteReading this post and reading these comments makes me feel so fortunate to be part of world school and meet people like you Simon. You know I love you and I although I am part of a Christian family, I have always been brought up in an environment that 100% accepts homosexuality and I have never seen it as wrong.
Before I just finish this post, I would just like to say Mr World School, everytime I read or listen to your words, they always uplift me and have a great and lasting impact on my life. To this day I am still quoting the jigsaw story to my friends and family. Thank you :)