Just Another Whiney LJ Post

[piasharn]

*sigh*

I'm tired. Not really exhausted, just feeling very run down at the moment. And my head feels weird.

I want to write something, but I don't know what.

Wait. That's not quite true.

What with all the possible-gay-marriage hubub going on, I'm seeing a lot of Biblical arguments coming out. Not just online either. There's been some editorials and letters to the editor in the local newspaper as well.

And, of course, they all spout off the same cliched lines.

So I want to write an editorial to the paper for starters. But I want to do more than that. I want to write something that shows how hollow those Biblical arguments are... that once you analyze the culture and languages and understand why these people made those laws, you can understand why they just don't work anymore.

It's going to be a long essay. I need to start with the cultures first to provide a backdrop, then move into the religious beliefs before heading onto translations. And I'm going to make sure that I have a lot of sources, and that I cite them all.

(I've always been bad at sources and other technical aspects of essay writing.)

Then I'm going to start passing the sucker around. Post it on message boards and LJ communities. Maybe if I get this information together in an easy-to-understand way, I can help out a bit.

Oh, I'm not going to convince any of the die-hard homophobes. Butting heads with them will never have any results. I'm not even really attempting to get to the so-called "moveable middle" (i.e. people who don't have strong opinions on the subject) at the moment. I'm hoping that I can get this information out to other gays and gay-friendly straight people so that they can use it.

You know... fight fire with fire. If they want to argue this whole thing with Bible quotes, then I'm going to throw that right back at them.

But not right now.

I just don't have the motivation. Or the energy. Or the inspiration.

Do you know that it's been over three weeks since I had a day off? Admittedly, my jobs aren't that hard, and they've cut back on my hours slightly. Still, not having a day to just sit around and recharge is starting to take it's toll.

No matter how many hours of sleep I get, it's never enough. Every day is the same... wake up, go to work, come home, eat dinner, go online, go to bed. Repeat.

Gods, monotony is so dull... no wonder I don't have any energy (creative or otherwise) left.

*sigh*

All right, I'll shut up now and spare you all. I'm sick of reading my whining too...

Comments

[erythros.livejournal.com]

*GLOMP* Dude. I know where you're coming from, with the monotony of work and sleep. Pleh. Sounds like YOU need a letter to cheer you up.

Also: Canada legalized gay marriage, and who the fuck can accuse CANADIANS of moral turpitude? Jon Stewart sure can't. I can't either. One day people will understand that being homophobes is an icky hobby, and not a valid legal/moral/religious standpoint. One day.

Until then, I will await your essay with great pleasure, and I'll try to keep an eye out for sources I can send your way.

Remember: I think you kick ass, and anyone who disagrees with me is, well, stupid.

t¬

[piasharn.livejournal.com]

Muchas gracias... it's nice to know that at least one person likes me ^^;;;;;

And that reminds me... I will reply to your last letter sometime this century. I swear...

[wensleydale.livejournal.com]

Hope you don't mind if I added you to my friends list. Saw your little "Hellsing dub rocks" thing on LJ Drama, and since I agree (and saw one of your interests as insane Scottish Paladins) I had to do this. XD

[piasharn.livejournal.com]

I don't mind at all ^^ And it's always fun to meet other Hellsing fans. (Gotta love Anderson... Ah, those wacky Catholics ^_-)

[fuujin81.livejournal.com]

I love the idea of what you're trying to put together... sadly, after an extended argument with a member of my family about all the political and religious debate regarding homosexuality, I'm discouraged with even trying to fight any kind of biblical argument with more of the same. How can you argue with someone using a text, if their response is "You can't take that one text out of context and use it against me!", even if they've been doing exactly the same thing. It's like repeatedly hurling yourself head-first into a brick wall.
I was curious about one thing... I hunted and hunted for a direct Hebrew translation of Leviticus 18:22 (one which was repeatedly cited in that thread you posted awhile back) and could not find one. Sorry if I'm confusing something someone else said with something you said, but was it you who said the original text went something like "man should not lie with man in the beds of a woman"? I tried bringing that text up in the argument I was having, but as I couldn't find a direct translation to cite, they dismissed it completely. I'm about ready to go learn Hebrew and figure it out for myself >_<
I wish you luck... and if you do complete this, I'll be eagerly waiting to see it.

[piasharn.livejournal.com]

"Sorry if I'm confusing something someone else said with something you said, but was it you who said the original text went something like "man should not lie with man in the beds of a woman"?"

Actually, that was orchydconstyne who posted that. I'm almost positive that the analyzation she wrote there can also be found somewhere in here (http://www.religioustolerance.org/homosexu.htm), but I can't remember just what section...

*digging through site*

Eureka (http://www.religioustolerance.org/hom_bibh.htm)! It's about a third of the way down that page. I knew it was there somewhere. ^_^

And of course, some people would doubtless hang onto their homophobic beliefs even if God came down from Heaven and said, "Dude, WTF are you doing? I made people homosexual, so leave them alone." That's not going to stop me from trying, though.

"Nothing that I can do will change the structure of the universe. But maybe, by raising my voice, I can help in the greatest of all causes - goodwill among men and peace on earth."

--Albert Einstein

I've said it once, and I'll keep saying it... I'm just a stubborn little bitch who doesn't know when to shut up ^^

[dragon-princess.livejournal.com]

NEVER shut up! i loved every moment that you argued with the stubborn mule (aka trackstar85). everything i'd ever want to say, and you said it for me! actually, there were a few things i didn't know. where did you get all that information from? lol, if you can't find all your notes from years' worth of work, don't worry. i understand. but if you get the long essay out there, i'll help you publish it. seriously.

oh, wow, the best part was that you were so well-researched that all she could do was just repeat herself, making her look less founded than before! :D (yes, i'm a bit sadistic when it comes to narrow-minded people.) i just wanted to tell you not to get discouraged. for even if you wade through hundreds of hard-headed people, you will eventually get to the one that may make all the difference. and hey, any little bit helps! :)

i hope it makes you feel better to know that people feel the same way you do, and even get frustrated like you. and you made all the difference to me. you've helped me stick to my guns. keep at it!

oh, and *sheepish smile* do you know where i can get a bible closer to the original language? i know next to squat about bibles. and thanks again for sticking up to whatsherface.

[piasharn.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to know that I'm getting through to some people ^^ I almost screamed when she accused me of making up all that information, though...

I've gotten my info from so many sources that it's going to be a pain in the butt to write the bibliography for that proposed essay... This site (http://www.truluck.com/) is a great resource if you'd like to start doing some reading on your own.

I appreciate the kind words... I often feel like I'm not making an impact on anyone, which in turn makes me wonder why I even bother. So I really do love getting feedback. ^___^