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Originally posted by DELTAQTE:
One thing we always argue about though is if being oppressed as a gay person is the same as the oppression of blacks. I told my friends heck no it isn't, they disagree. Anyone care to voice an opinion?
QTE
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There's a yes and a no to my answer. In the aspect of gay people dealing with stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination I feel that the oppression is the same. On the other hand I feel that the two are totally different and I'm kind of upset that your friends would even compare black people and gay people. I really didn't want to bring the bible into this discussion but I have to. Homosexuality is a sin. Being black is not. The two should never be compared when it comes in this aspect. I truly believe that people aren't born gay and that they can overcome the urges to be homosexual. All it takes is prayer. On can not change the fact that they are African American.
I've been trying to hold out on this discussion because it kind of hits home for me. It seems that there are a lot of gay people on my campus and a lot of people who are hiding there sexual identity. Guys that we least expect to be bisexual, are. My friends and I are scared to date anyone because we don't know who they really are. This topic is scary and it's serious. We as women would love for these men to be honest, but they have to be honest with themselves first. Half of them are confused, they have identity problems, they sleep with a lot of women to cover up the fact that they are gay, and some truly believe that aren't gay. The whole idea upsets me because just when you think you know someone you get slapped in the face with issues like this.