by Dixie » July 23rd, 2010, 9:35 pm
I don't think I completely fit the gay stereotype, but then again I also don't completely fit the Christian stereotype either. I dare to never place myself firmly into either stereotype as both stereotypes can have their own set of consequences.
1. Most people think of Christians as straight laced narrow minded people who will believe anything without checking facts and who idolize Rush Limbough.
---A. I like to think I am fairly open minded. I curse like a sailor, and alcohol is my weakness. I also look for supporting evidence and facts before 100% accepting what I am being presented whether it is a chain email, a newstory, or some off-the-wall remark that someone makes. I believe the Bible because there is supporting evidence for it, and yes even science can explain some of the 'miracles'. The reason being considered 'miracles' is that back in the day, they had very little understanding of cause and effect in their environment beyond the annual harvest, especially in regards to major natural events, and the human body.
---B. I hate, no I loathe Rush Limbough. He's a narrow-minded, nut job Republican that thinks he's right and everyone else is wrong.
2. Most people believe that Gays, Lesbians, and Bisexuals will go have sex anywhere anytime with anyone. Not true. Yes, you are correct that there are some that do fit the stereotype where they will have homosexual intercourse for drug money and when they get high they go party and repeat the process again until they end up with an STD that won't wash away. But I think a majority of us within the Gay Culture have monogamous relationships, we don't go seeking a high using illicit substances, and for the most part we don't party anymore than the average Joe.
---A. I've always felt that a monogamous relationship is important, gay or straight. You have more trust and you can get more intimate with your partner without the risk of being caught, and it is just safer as far as reducing the chances of getting something that won't wash off in the shower.
---B. And to me, any relationship cannot be based on sex alone. A relationship for it to work needs to be based on commitment to the relationship from both sides. And two, there must be respect and you must ask yourself, are you willing to stick with this person through thick and thin? If you ever find yourself doubting your level of commitment and level of affection for the person, then you need to end it as if it continues on, both partners will end up drained from the relationship. In any relationship I enter into, I tell myself even if this is not the one, I hope I still end up with a good friend. I hate leaving things on a bitter sour note. That's just my way. I also don't like to play the break-up/make-up game, thats just entirely too much. I will go back with a person only once, if it doesn't work the second go around, then it is not meant to be.
Just my thoughts.
BTW this is a good thread.
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