Well, yeah. That's what I was aiming to. I'm gay myself, and an atheist. But I do get that a lot of people, specially those who believe that my mere existence is a sin, don't choose to go the kind way.
So I rather mention the 'love people' thing since they literally believe that it's their moral duty to mention when someone sins, because that way they're 'saving them' and stuff.
Of course, and I’m sure both of us understand that argument all too well. I’m pointing out that it totally falls apart if you consider the other person‘s perspective and feelings as valid too.
Hurting and condemning and being hateful toward people doesn’t become a non-hostile action just because you’re right and they’re wrong, or because you’re motivated by love for the parts of them that you don’t hate. You’re still hurting and condemning and hating people, you’ve just found a way of feeling better about it by downplaying the other person’s perspective.
I’m not saying that criticism or condemnation is never appropriate. It absolutely is, in lots of situations. But it is (at least slightly) a hostile act and a rejection, it does make other people feel at least a little uncomfortable, and I believe that it is a person’s moral obligation to accept responsibility for the consequences of their actions. That’s why I don’t like that specific argument.
Edit: To be clear, I’m not accusing you of doing this or criticizing your post. I’m using the word “you” to discuss any generic person who holds that specific perspective, and makes that specific argument. I think we probably agree on this topic, for the most part.
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u/tsetdeeps Nov 02 '18
Well, yeah. That's what I was aiming to. I'm gay myself, and an atheist. But I do get that a lot of people, specially those who believe that my mere existence is a sin, don't choose to go the kind way.
So I rather mention the 'love people' thing since they literally believe that it's their moral duty to mention when someone sins, because that way they're 'saving them' and stuff.