(November 22, 2017 at 5:10 am)Aroura Wrote:(November 22, 2017 at 4:50 am)SaStrike Wrote: As I mentioned, we are (at least in the modern world) past sexism and racism within religion, so not sure why you are using those as examples.
The reason I'm saying it isn't discrimination in regards to homosexuality is, most theists do not have an understanding of homosexuality (what it is and what causes it is not certain for me included, not just theists), so as the understanding grows, it will filter the homophobia out of the religion (hopefully). But forcing them while they grew up indoctrinated and thinking it is wrong doesn't seem fair. A lot of people take their religion seriously.
I disagree we are past it, but partly agree, as it's better.
In any case, how do you think we got past it? By allowing the Christians in the 60s and 70s the right to refuse service to those groups?
Or was it by forcing them, with secular laws, to do it?
Hint, it's the latter one.
Also, can I get a big LOL for someone thinking sexism has been weeded out of modern Christianity?! Really.
In my opinion, it is clear that racism and sexism is "wrong" if it were attempted to be taught and passed down into religion, we got to that point with education and morality, just reason (maybe a bit of force)
Homosexuality is STILL a sensitive topic in religion because of lack of understanding. If it were to be taught that homosexuality is wrong, a child growing up would accept it without question since it is still a controversial topic in religion and not much is known about it.
Yes I agree with you that sexism can still be found in christianity, I don't mean it is completely eradicated. Those cases could be considered wrong or discrimination.