(my introductory diary)
History is fraught with condemnation of homosexuality as societies have tried to dictate to homosexual people how they should live their lives. ("And aren't they lucky we let them live at all!!") I believe much of that is directly due to the belief of many that the mere fact that we exist will bring wrath down upon the heads of society as a whole.
I think that belief is what fuels the current push-back in many states concerning so-called "religious freedom/rights." If society itself is unable to "hold back 'the gay'," fundamentalists have decided it is up to individuals to try to do so. In this way, those leaders of anti-gay organizations instill real and direct fear in their followers, holding each of them personally responsible for the potential (eventual) destruction of the Earth, which they all know is coming any day now, unless that "power over wrath" can be convinced that at least "some good people" still exist.
We can fight these individuals in court, and we can (eventually) win, but perhaps civil communication between individuals can achieve even better, more long-lasting goals. (And, at this point, even achieving civil communication between us and some of those who oppose us is a lofty goal in itself.)
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