Showing posts with label LGBT. Show all posts
Showing posts with label LGBT. Show all posts
The Limits Of Tradition
Mano Singham has posted a very brief, but insightful, comment on the limits of tradition.
The Future Of American Civil Law
Austin Cline has posted on how the USA's ultimate legal view of gay marriage will also determine the future of its civil law in general.
Misleading Arguments Against Same Sex Marriage
Mano Singham has posted an analysis of the recent controversial interaction Rick Santorum had with some college students in New Hampshire regarding same-sex marriage. This clearly presents the deceptive tactics of those opposed to same-sex marriage.
Gay Marriage
If you are opposed to gay marriage, watch this 3-minute video. If you still have the same opinion, please get back to this blogger and defend it, without appealing to dogma but to reason only.
The History Of A Civil Rights Movement
Anyone who views homosexuality as a disorder or a sin needs to watch these videos. If you are also a Christian (good chance), this blogger challenges you to unbiasedly assess the dogma involved with this issue.
Marriage And Rights
The following is the clearest article I have ever read on the subject. It should be required reading for ALL politicians, as well as Christians. (click here)
The Millennial Generation, Gay Marriage And Abortion
Hemant Mehta has posted on gay marriage, abortion and the millennial generation.
As a former Catholic, I have to smile at the following:
As a former Catholic, I have to smile at the following:
But you have to wonder about the 29% of Catholics and 13% of evangelicals who support abortions in all circumstances. I’m glad they feel that way, but how can they still be part of those churches?
68 percent of Catholics surveyed also said they believe it’s possible to disagree with their church’s teachings on abortion and still be a good Catholic.
“The reality,” [family and pro-life director for the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City Veola] Burchett said, “is if you are a practicing Catholic and call yourself a committed Catholic, you cannot disagree with the church’s viewpoint on abortion.”
She’s right. You can’t. I don’t understand why the people who think otherwise continue to attend (and support) a church that goes against their own principles. The church would either change its ways or start to slide into obscurity if the people who knew they were wrong left the institution for good.
Equality
This blogger recently participated in a Gay Pride event by volunteering at the Greensboro Atheists booth. Another booth at the event was provided by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), which is focused on equality for members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender community. While their work is laudable, a thought arose: Why couldn't this group expand to support other maligned minority groups such as atheists? It would seem to this blogger that even the name would not need to be changed. Just a thought.
In light of this thought, I have the HRC logo on the rear bumper of my car in support of ALL peaceful groups not treated equally within society:
In light of this thought, I have the HRC logo on the rear bumper of my car in support of ALL peaceful groups not treated equally within society:
Homosexuality And Acceptance
Hemant Mehta has posted on homosexuality and acceptance. Check out the comments for another perspective.
Children and LGBT Parents: Family Values Continued
As a followup to yesterday's posting on family values, following are summaries of literature analyzing the effect of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) parents on their children:
"The research indicates that parenting practices and children’s outcomes in families parented by lesbian and gay parents are likely to be at least as favourable as those in families of heterosexual parents, despite the reality that considerable legal discrimination and inequity remain significant challenges for these families." (Australian Psychological Society, 2007) (reference)
"Current research shows that children with gay and lesbian parents do not differ from children with heterosexual parents in their emotional development or in their relationships with peers and adults. It is the quality of the parent/child relationship and not the parent’s sexual orientation that has an effect on a child’s development. Contrary to popular belief, children of lesbian, gay, or transgender parents:
"The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) affirms that lesbian, gay, and bisexual parents are as well suited to raise children as their heterosexual counterparts." (2011) (reference)
"The data indicates that same-sex and heterosexual relationships do not differ in their essential psychosocial dimensions; that a parent's sexual orientation is unrelated to her or his ability to provide a healthy and nurturing family environment; and that marriage bestows substantial psychological, social and health benefits. It is concluded that same-sex couples and their children are likely to benefit in numerous ways from legal recognition of their families and providing such recognition through marriage will bestow greater benefit than civil unions or domestic partnerships." (American Psychologist research article, 2006) (reference)
"Overall, results of research suggest that the development, adjustment, and well-being of children with lesbian and gay parents do not differ markedly from that of children with heterosexual parents." (American Psychological Association, 2004) (reference)
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This blogger believes it is time to shed an unbiased light on this emotional issue for the benefit of all involved, as well as society in general.
By the way, it is the scientific consensus that sexual orientation other than heterosexuality is normal and should not be treated as a disease that needs to be "cured" (see here)
"The research indicates that parenting practices and children’s outcomes in families parented by lesbian and gay parents are likely to be at least as favourable as those in families of heterosexual parents, despite the reality that considerable legal discrimination and inequity remain significant challenges for these families." (Australian Psychological Society, 2007) (reference)
"Current research shows that children with gay and lesbian parents do not differ from children with heterosexual parents in their emotional development or in their relationships with peers and adults. It is the quality of the parent/child relationship and not the parent’s sexual orientation that has an effect on a child’s development. Contrary to popular belief, children of lesbian, gay, or transgender parents:
- Are not more likely to be gay than children with heterosexual parents.
- Are not more likely to be sexually abused.
- Do not show differences in whether they think of themselves as male or female (gender identity).
- Do not show differences in their male and female behaviors (gender role behavior)."
"The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) affirms that lesbian, gay, and bisexual parents are as well suited to raise children as their heterosexual counterparts." (2011) (reference)
"The data indicates that same-sex and heterosexual relationships do not differ in their essential psychosocial dimensions; that a parent's sexual orientation is unrelated to her or his ability to provide a healthy and nurturing family environment; and that marriage bestows substantial psychological, social and health benefits. It is concluded that same-sex couples and their children are likely to benefit in numerous ways from legal recognition of their families and providing such recognition through marriage will bestow greater benefit than civil unions or domestic partnerships." (American Psychologist research article, 2006) (reference)
"Overall, results of research suggest that the development, adjustment, and well-being of children with lesbian and gay parents do not differ markedly from that of children with heterosexual parents." (American Psychological Association, 2004) (reference)
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This blogger believes it is time to shed an unbiased light on this emotional issue for the benefit of all involved, as well as society in general.
By the way, it is the scientific consensus that sexual orientation other than heterosexuality is normal and should not be treated as a disease that needs to be "cured" (see here)
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