the hammer of homosexuality

[ronedee]

Sorry, I didn't read your exchanges. But, for the record... i don't go around beating up gays, or even yelling insults and threats. Actually, I have a gay daughter that I love very much. And I have several gay friends that I am in touch with constantly. They know where I stand on gay marriage. We each have had "the" conversation. My daughter knows I love her and would do just about anything for her... except go to her wedding. i told her I can't go against my belief. She, and my other friends accept that from me, but not my belief. As I accept them, but not their lifestyle. End of story.

As for other Catholics? I've never, ever witnessed any do any harm, in any way to a gay person! My daughter, or any other friends of mine. Actually, I've never witnessed it in my lifetime. At least not from a declared Christian. And my hometown is not a white suburb dreamscape!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of...ted_States

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/02...64885.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/02...93484.html

http://www.civilrights.org/resources/civ...oogle.com/

http://76crimes.com/100s-die-in-homophob...s-updates/

http://www.washingtonblade.com/2014/12/2...th-period/

Shall I keep going?

Perhaps the rate of suicide among LGBT youth, as they are driven to depression and self-loathing by the bigoted families (like those who won't attend their own child's wedding!!) and societies in which they find themselves?

Facts About Gay and Lesbian Youth Suicide

• Suicide is the leading cause of death among Gay and Lesbian youth nationally.
  
• 30% of Gay youth attempt suicide near the age of 15.
  
• Gays and Lesbians are two to six times more likely to suicide than Heterosexuals.
  
• Almost half of the Gay and Lesbian teens state they have attempted suicide more than once.
  
• It has been conservatively estimated the 1,500 Gay and Lesbian youth commit suicide every year.
  

One word: RUBBISH!