Various movements toward civil rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community have begun around the world as early as 1969 during the Stonewall Riots. More and more recently, we as a global community have seen acceptance of LGBT culture with gay marriage legalized in all 50 U.S. states in 2015, which sparked other countries, such as India, to legalize that type of marriage. However, 72 countries, most of which are in Iraq and Africa, still oppose same-sex relationships and forms of gender expression. Even though the LGBT community is not as equal as the majority of the world’s total population, the countries that still have anti-gay laws should revoke said codes because everyone is equal within their rights, humanity, and beliefs; this includes anyone who is not heterosexual.
Some people might state that a man belongs with only a woman and that God does not approve of homosexuality. Well for starters, Jesus, who is declared to be God’s son, did not have any romantic or sexual attraction to men or women, therefore making him asexual and part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Second, the phrase “You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination,” (Leviticus 18:22) is mainly against prostitution and non-consensual sex, rather than homosexuality. Lastly, if anything other than heterosexuality was a sin, it would be called the 8 Deadly Sins, not the 7, which are as follows: Lust, (which mainly is towards modern-day cheating,) Greed, Gluttony, Envy, Pride, Wrath, and Sloth. If religion is a reason why anti-gay laws are being made, then maybe they should reread the bible and determine the meaning of the specific phrases, words, and lessons it contains.
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One might think that the LGBT+ community is not that much of a community since everyone has different opposing beliefs on politics, economy, music, and other subjects despite their sexuality. The main thing that ties this community together is the general fear of what others will think of them once they are “out of the closet.” “Coming out” is the phrase used among this group when they decide to reveal their sexuality, either privately or publicly, to someone. Generally when or before this happens, fear and doubt go through these people’s minds. Some thoughts include “ Is this person still going to accept me for who I am?” “ Are they homophobic/ transphobic?” Am I really ready to come out?” Sometimes these questions, as well as laws against the LGBT community, can prevent these folks from coming out for months, or maybe even years, making these individuals hate themselves for who they are. Taking away rulings against gays would not only help build these people’s confidence but also improve their self-esteem and give them a more positive mentality towards themselves and other closeted or out humans.
A final thought on why anti-gay laws should be revoked is that due to these laws, many people end up not marrying, or ending up in unhappy marriages. This means almost 37% of the world does not get an opportunity at real love; this is not only sad but emotionally wounds the LGBT society. And sometimes when the straight person finds out about the other’s sexuality, it can turn towards abuse and kicking the LGBT individual out of their homes, rather than dealing with who they are and still treating them as a human beings. If injunctions against the gay community were taken away, maybe these people would find more love and acceptance soon after.
In conclusion, anti-LGBT laws as a whole should be ruled out and replaced with Pro-Lgbt rulings. The LGBT community should be treated as humans; they should be treated with respect and kindness, and deserve a chance at love and a healthy life as much as anyone else. Having said laws doesn't help anything, it just makes it worse for people to express themselves openly and freely. If these laws became null, maybe everyone would finally have a chance at love, and perhaps even freedom of expression and individuality.
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