Why anti-gay bullying is a theological issue

[zeborah]

"Anti-gay bullying is a theological issue because it has a theological base. I find it difficult to believe that even those among us with a vibrant imagination can muster the creative energy to picture a reality in which anti-gay violence and bullying exist without the anti-gay religious messages that support them."

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Comments

[zeborah]

I think you're right that it's not just theological, but the theological is used to support the bashing to such a tremendous extent that it's irresponsible of churches to just keep their head in the sand about it. It's our teachings that are being perverted; we should take responsibility for being really active in fighting the effects of them. Even if we don't intend those effects -- especially if we don't intend those effects!