Conservative views: on LGBT rights
From the perspective of someone who has grown up in a strongly christian household the political views for that individual may be considered "conservative". In today's society that standpoint being defined as the belief in personal responsibility, limited government, free markets, individual liberty, traditional American values and a strong national defense. So in this being the general idea of this view where does most of this population stand on the platform of LGBT rights?
In an article done by the Washington Post in September of 2017, author Paul Waldman, a contributor to The Plum Line blog, and a senior writer at The American Prospect discusses the increasingly outwardly spoken views of those on the right wing and how they choose to accept or disagree with these rights concerning this culture and group.
However, even though this story and many more have sparked controversy within a political sense, the fact needs to be remembered that as humans we have our own basic rights. Those rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more. So in a sense the right of those who hold conservative views to this caliber have the means to do so, but when that encroaches on the life of others around this individual it may be viewed as wrong.
Overall this is a tough subject to write about, because we all deserve certain rights with no discrimination involved. We all deserve to be able to think the way we want to think without being chastised for it, but in this nation we have many people and so there are views that are bound to be in discord with each other. Especially in this circumstance.
As someone who grew up reading the bible and sitting through long church services the idea of a man to man or woman to woman, etc. relationship is one of a foreign matter. One that no one unless they were in that mindset would ever understand. So it is "OK" that many people with conservative view see this as wrong. As long as the rights of the LGBT group isn't encroached upon or snuffed out, people can think what they think and say what they say.
In an article done by the Washington Post in September of 2017, author Paul Waldman, a contributor to The Plum Line blog, and a senior writer at The American Prospect discusses the increasingly outwardly spoken views of those on the right wing and how they choose to accept or disagree with these rights concerning this culture and group.
However, even though this story and many more have sparked controversy within a political sense, the fact needs to be remembered that as humans we have our own basic rights. Those rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more. So in a sense the right of those who hold conservative views to this caliber have the means to do so, but when that encroaches on the life of others around this individual it may be viewed as wrong.
Overall this is a tough subject to write about, because we all deserve certain rights with no discrimination involved. We all deserve to be able to think the way we want to think without being chastised for it, but in this nation we have many people and so there are views that are bound to be in discord with each other. Especially in this circumstance.
As someone who grew up reading the bible and sitting through long church services the idea of a man to man or woman to woman, etc. relationship is one of a foreign matter. One that no one unless they were in that mindset would ever understand. So it is "OK" that many people with conservative view see this as wrong. As long as the rights of the LGBT group isn't encroached upon or snuffed out, people can think what they think and say what they say.
Now this is a really hot topic, and I'm glad you're exploring it. There's plenty in the world that people see as wrong that can be argued as subjective: eating late at night, or liking country music. However, I wonder about that line that you mention that tends to get crossed: the one that goes from belief to action (discrimination, most likely). Is it ok to think other's behaviors are wrong if they veer from the norm? The issue here might be that those with particularly conservative religious beliefs often tend to try to proselytize to those who aren't of that faith (or political worldview). I cannot tell you how many religious groups have knocked on my door; no atheists have yet. So having the belief is part of it, but their action against others often goes hand in hand. How do those of us who want to create a dialogue and open discussion about proper treatment of people from within the LGBTQ community broach this, then, if thoughts often inform actions?
ReplyDeleteYou chose a really good topic for this post. There is a lot you can talk about and I see you have talked about quite a few things. There tends to be a lot of thing misinterprets from individuals. So there are many conservative issues today in the world. But great job with explaining thoroughly and getting your point across and having really good sources. I look forward to reading more blog posts!
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Growing up in a Catholic household, there are a lot of viewpoints that are discussed in church that people who follow other religions, no religion or even other branches of Christianity may disapprove of. In general, that’s just the way it is with everything in life. But as you explained, everyone has a right to feel and say what they want. Sometimes those things can be harmful and that’s where that line needs to be drawn. Members of the LGBT community have their rights as well, just as Catholics do. The problem occurs when one group attempts to force their feelings and their believes onto the other. As you said this is a nation with so many people and so many different opinions. At some point those opinions are bound to cause some friction.
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