Conclusion

In conclusion to the previous two pages, I believe that while religion has the freedom to be exclusive and deny membership to those of the gay community, I also think that they take it a bit too far.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints  should not have pushed Proposition 8 as hard as it did. I do not believe that it is right to deny people their constitutional rights, especially considering that people with gay sexual orientation will continue to  have same-sex relationships without marriage.

In my opinion, disallowing gay marriages by law is  pointless. It will not stop gays from living together but will just deprive them from the rights and protection of law given to heterosexual couples.


Furthermore, the views of most Christians and Muslims contribute to hate against gays among our country's social life. Many of us have homophobia only because dominant religions have told us that being gay is unnatural and can be controlled. This causes many gays to be afraid of "coming out" because they are worried about what the community will think of them and in extreme cases, for their safety. 

As most of the community sees being gay as a choice, it is frowned upon. When gays "come out of the closet," they often run into problems not only with religion but with their family life as well. Many religious families will kick their sons or daughters out of the house upon finding that they are attracted to the same sex.

I think the overall attitude needs to change about gays, and the reform needs to begin with religion. Religions need to stop pushing for anti-gay measures such as Proposition 8 and promote a more accepting atmosphere and society. After all, Jesus loved the sinner right? Why can't we?