LGBT Rights

Dear peopleoftheweb,

I volunteered this weekend and found it rather fitting that I talk about LGBT rights because the event I volunteered at was centered around rights and interesting news surrounding LGBT issues encompassing government liberties. This weekend, the Vatican made it clear that it would never back down from its opposition to marriage equality because straight couples deserve “privileged legal recognition.” I thought this news was very interesting and I had a discussion with other volunteers over this pertinent issue. Being from a catholic background and attending a catholic university, I am somewhat versed in its teachings; however, this particular teaching I cannot rap my head around. Catholics tend to poke fun at LGBT marriage by stating things such as "Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve." Although this comment comes off somewhat corny and funny, it reflects intolerance and ignorance from the person who dares utter those filthy words. The bible fails to comment on LGBT marriage as well as a countless number of other subjects. This is why indeed this issue is so controversial. I don't believe the bible states anything for or against marriage. Even though it is contiguous with the traditional customs of man and woman, it never clearly states anything other than that. Thus, I feel just going off a 2000 year old text somewhat de-evolutionizes us as human beings. We do not live 2000 years ago, we live in the present. We in the present are the product of a 2000 evolution; however I am sad to present that the ideology of the church is still in the past, which, by the way, makes no sense to me. It's sad how our society is still dictated by these ancient principles. To me, there is no way someone would want to CHOOSE to be laughed at and ridiculed for a choice they have made. So, how can being part of the LGBT community be a choice? It is not something you chose, but rather part of their innate capacity. I hope that someone can please make sense of this tragedy...

Thanks,

Nadine Obeid