Hate is taught

I find it rather contradictory when one uses their Christianity as their reason for “their disgust” about LGBT issues.

Doesn’t God love everyone? I grew up in the 1970s with interracial parents and I know my family was looked upon with “disgust.” We’ve come a long way, baby, and thankfully interracial families are seen through a different lens.

Why? Because society has come to accept the fact that two people with different coloured skin should be allowed to fall in love and create a life together without the interference from closedminded people. Racism is taught.

Fast forward to present day, with light being shone upon LGBT issues. Hopefully, as time goes on, gay couples will be looked at with that different lens, too. Think of how ridiculous it seems now to hear of situations interracial couples went through to be together. Today’s millennial generation is so much more accepting. Hate is taught. We are nearing a time when members of the LGBT community will be looked upon with as much acceptance as interracial couples are and will be able to love who they want without worrying about people’s disgust.

To (letter writer) P. Nemeth: Why do you care so much about how other people live their lives? If you feel disgust over a newspaper article, then don’t read it. Turn the page. If a TV portrays a gay couple, turn the channel. Times are changing my friend. I really wish closed minds had closed mouths. Kim Carter Niagara Falls