"Milk"ing it

[fly]

The movie "Milk" (or people associated with the movie) won some academy awards last night. As I recall it wasn't that long ago that Brokeback Mountain won some as well. I'm not inclined to watch these types of movies so I'm wondering if these movies are really that good or is it something else?

It seems to me that every day I'm seeing more and more social acceptance (even the granting of awards) for "breaking down the homosexual barrier". Just wondering if you all feel this might factor into the academy awards?

Edited February 23, 2009 by fly

[muggs]

I watched the show last night with my wife. She said that Mickey Rourke would win Best Actor for his performance in The Wrestler, to which I said exactly this "mark my words, Sean Penn is a lock. Anything related to homosexuality is going to get recognized by that group." The gay man who wrote the screenplay also won the award for best screenplay.

I'm not one to judge anyone for the way they choose to live their life- whether I agree with it or not- but I'm also not a fan of seeing people try to push their agenda on me. So it's a little annoying. It's supposed to be a feel good award show for films (I love watching movies too) not a political statement. When things get political that shouldn't be political- that also annoys me.

Either way though, I'm not overly concerned with it. I try to adhere to the live and let live policy.

Edited February 23, 2009 by muggs

[fly]

I agree with your philosophy Eric.

"Live and let live."

My wife thinks I'm too closed minded and should be more accepting of homosexuality. My religious background (as well many others here I suppose) taught me that homosexuality is a sin. I'm not really certain about it because the Bible also says it is not my place to judge others. I pray about it, but I'm still having trouble with the issue. I generally just try to avoid it, but it seems to keep coming up all the time.

I'm also a member of a group (appointed) that is promoting diversity including homosexuality. Needless to stay I keep quiet during that part of the conversation since I don't really know if it is something that should be promoted.

Should it?

Seems like the Academy awards are promoting it as well as a lot of society.

Is it really just another issue of accepting diversity or is it something more?

[muggs]

Is it really just another issue of accepting diversity or is it something more?

...wish I could answer that. If I could I'd probably be at a level where I had an understanding of life I'll probably never reach in reality.

I guess it just all comes down to your own personal philosophy. Sounds like you're in a tough spot though, where something you're required to do is something that you don't morally support.

I'm not even sure where I stand on the subject. Homosexuality to me seems unnatural, but at the same time who am I to tell someone how they feel, or how they choose to live is wrong?

Just my two cents.

[jbeck]

God comands us to hate the sin and love the sinner. That said, homosexuality is wrong. I will never say it is correct or should be accepted, but I will not protest someones choice. I voice my opionion on that the bible states that it is wrong, I didn't make the rules, I just have to obey them. I choose not to go down that road, others choose to. It is not my place to judge, but if the bible states it I believe it. Being a believer and follower of Christ is not going to be accepted by others, people don't like being told how to live. Good luck with your struggle, pray and be kind, but Jesus told the woman at the well to go and sin no more. People forget that.

[Missilelock]

Come on Fly- use your head- if you see me lifting someones wallet are you judging me if you call me a theif?? should stealing be promoted by a Christian ??

If I confess to being a practicing homosexual , are you judging me to be sinning, when the clear teaching of the Bible says its wrong?? Should accepting homosexuality be promoted anymore than promoting theivery?? This one is a no-brainer, & I would advise to to get clear of whatever group you are in.

[fly]

Come on Fly- use your head- if you see me lifting someones wallet are you judging me if you call me a theif?? should stealing be promoted by a Christian ??

If I confess to being a practicing homosexual , are you judging me to be sinning, when the clear teaching of the Bible says its wrong?? Should accepting homosexuality be promoted anymore than promoting theivery?? This one is a no-brainer, & I would advise to to get clear of whatever group you are in.

Thanks to all for your comments.

Missilelock, stealing is against the law and is a harmful act against someone else. I'm not saying homosexuality is right but I wouldn't compare it to stealing or other crimes. Crime and sin are two different things. Crimes are judged by man and sin by God.

Working in the medical field one can be exposed to some "unique" occurances. A child was born with both male and female genitalia. The parents made the decission to surgically alter the child and bring it up as a girl. The child is comfortable wearing girl clothes and makeup because it is what she knew growing up. She is happy being a girl, but realizes as she ages that she is attracted to girls, not boys. Her parents made the wrong choice.

If the girl finds another women to spend her life with is she sinning? If the parents would have chose to make their child a boy instead would the child then not be sinning?

Can sin be classified as simply as a surgical procedure?

I realize some of you feel very strongly about this (as I have for many years). Years ago I would have loudly proclaimed that all homosexuals would be burning in **** fire for their acts of immorality and backed it up with Bible versus. However, at this point in my life I feel it is important to use my head and my heart to figure out what God wants from me.

Edited February 24, 2009 by fly