A Choice to Sin.....

OK...here we go.

Leviticus 18:22Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination

Clay Aiken held a press conference to address a group of reporters and fans, to let them all know publicly for the first time that he is gay. He said during his speech that he is "a gay daddy". (quote/end quote) On CNN.com they had a story addressing his news conference and also a story on Lindsey Lohan and how she is and has been dating a woman as well. As I saw these two articles and the knowledge of many many more, I asked the question I hope many others ask when they see something like this...."who cares?" How is this news?

This entry will be rather short because this issue is actually very simple. Over the years, gays have protested, rallied and stood on the steps of our government, demanding rights and equal and fair treatment. They have parades, magazines, and many other outlets to promote their lifestyle. What blows my mind is the comments from the past that their struggle for rights is the same as the Civil Rights Movement for African Americans. This is the most outrageous and ridiculous claim I have ever heard. Being Black is not a choice it is who they are. It is the ethnic heritage and cultural make up of that person and their past. Being gay...is neither a cultural make up or ethnic heritage...it is a choice. Some feel that they are born with this and that may be true since we are all born in to sin, but the choice to remain in that state is just that...your choice. Now please don't misunderstand me, I believe that ALL and EVERYONE should have equal rights and be treated fair. That is the fundamental basis that our country was born on, however gays already are treated fairly. Gays have the same educational opportunities, job opportunities, they live in the same communities, shop at the same stores, and are offered the same options as any and every one else in this country. The fact that they are gay does not entitle them to any additional rights above any one else, nor does it give them special consideration when it comes to overtaking the national news as oppose to more important issues that are going on...such as the war, poverty, abuse, economical issues, homeless concerns, health care, and the fact that our country has fallen in ranks compared to the rest of the world. All of this and we are forced to hear about who is and is not gay? Where is our priorities? The crazy thing is this is not the main issue I have.

What does it mean to be gay? It means simply this...you have a personal and private preference when it comes to your sexual behavior. that is it!! You are the same as any other American with the same jobs, options, etc.. You just have a preference for your sexual behavior. When you see gay protest, parades, or any other type of promotion, all they are promoting and or protesting is their sexual preference. The Civil Rights Movement was about equal rights for all races, not preference to what you want because of your race. You did not have a choice to who you are, yet gays are marching for equal rights they already have because of their sexual preference. This does not entitle you to extra benefits because of your choice. If I choose to be poor, does it give me a right to demand the government give me money and benefits when I made the choice? If a straight man or woman, marched and walked on the steps of our Capital and promoted their preference for some particular sexual act, they would be arrested for indecent behavior and charged. Yet they are merely promoting what they prefer sexually as do gays. Your sexual preference is your own personal choice and not public information, nor does it gain you extra rights or the right to throw it in the face of those who have a different preference. If a black wants to date a white , or a Latino and an Asian, an Italian and a Austrian, a Russian and an African, a Puerto Rican and a Middle eastern, and so on, this is their personal choice and considered a preference. What it is not, is news nor a right to claim other rights above any one else. It is their preference and according to the Word of God, not a sin. However, the personal choice and preference to be with someone of the same sex...is just that...a sin. Your choice.......