I'm going to "go ahead" and post this here, because I'm quite curious as to the value of such a spectacle. I mean, I know people like seeing these conversations, the algorithms love drama, but I wonder if they "do anything" if they "fix anything" assuming there is something to be fixed.
There's a reason why this is in my head today, and thus I've decided to probe those few eyes that look into this blog of mine. Here's the deal...
When it comes to rights, to the reduction of bigotry against minorities and what have you, the "Hispanic world" is way behind in the times, it seems.
I've been trying to pinpoint the reasons why culturally this is the case, and not really arriving at another reason but "religious grip hold" on the minds of Latinos.
Where I currently live, it's no secret the Catholicism is king. Most people assume you are a Catholic, it goes with the idea that you are "a good person". As a matter of fact, I would go as far as to say that protestant religions, at least here, are kind of looked down on, and calling someone Evangelico (evangelist) depending on the context, can be used as an insult. (obviously not Ok).
So there I am, attempting to discuss the Olympics with some family members and with some friends in a regular get-together type scenario. I bring up the indisputable fact, that yes, Indeed the boxer was born a woman, and even though her apparent advantage does give her what seems to be as an "unfair" edge, the claim that this should not allow her to compete (granted she passes doping tests) would be like us arguing against banning super tall players from the NBA, so that us regular folk can be more effective at the sport.
This seemingly innocuous point (in my mind at least) lead into LGBTQ rights, and into the typical bigoted idea that "the gays" want too many rights.
I ask, and I do this sincerely. What rights do "THE GAYS" want that normal people would be exempted from?
The reason why this is such an angering question to those who claim that "Gays" are trying to be above the rest of "us normal folk" is that this conclusion is based on absolutely no analysis whatsoever.
They, long ago, with their religious leaders guiding their hands, they reached the idea that someone who is same sex is by default evil or immoral and thus anything they want should therefor be wrong and or evil.
Here's the shocker. There are bad people on all teams. As a matter of fact, sexuality, who you are attracted to, is only describing what you like.
A shocking possibility: A gay man who is also a kind friend, a good son and a solid citizen.
At any rate, the existence of this bigotry, bigotry that claims to be founded in spiritual or religious beliefs is what motivates me to think that debate is still necessary.
Does this mean that I think I can help a bigot stop being one. No, maybe not, maybe the taste of hatred is too sweet to abandon, but maybe when these conversations happen, someone who has been nodding along, watching bigotry as a daily bread, can see that there are people in the world who disagree with this antiquated world view, and thus join the "right team" the one who truly believes in freedom.
What are your thoughts on this? Am I trying to bleed a stone here?
MenO
