You may not be aware of it but you likely already do love at least one gay person. Someone close to you is gay, but is in the closet unable to muster the courage to tell you.
How common is that closet? Time and again politicians, religious leaders or other public figures who publicly condemn people for being gay suddenly discover their son or daughter or another close relative or dear friend is gay and they abruptly reverse themselves.
Every person is born heterosexual or gay, or some variation in between, it is not a "lifestyle choice."
We all seek love, compassion, respect and acceptance for who we are. Why not treat others as we would like to be treated, and not condemn or ridicule them for what they do in private with another consenting adult.
Suppose heterosexuals were suddenly in the minority. How would we feel as heterosexuals being condemned, ridiculed and discriminated against for not being gay?
And by the way, who declared any of us judge and jury?
My beautiful niece Debbie is openly gay, as is Stacy, her partner for over 20 years. They are a blessing in my life, and in the lives of many other people and I love them, am thankful for them and proud to be associated with them.
You can remain hurtful and in denial or you can set aside the prejudice you were raised with and look into your heart. There you may discover the insight and the truth which is that we are all brethren and worthy of being loved.
Dick
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