The rise of public discontent with tolerance to homosexuality has coincided with the rise in radical Christian political activism in America. These groups have taken up abortion and homosexuality as main issues. As millions of Americans goose-step along with Ralph Reed and the Christian Coalition, millions of other Americans are feeling discrimination andare having their rights jeopardized. Good old fashioned Christian condemnation has taken homophobia mainstream. First of all, God has no place in government.
Christians have no right to force their values on the masses using the government as a tool.
Even so, there is very little evidence that the Bible even directly condemns homosexuality. Of course, not every homophobe is following Ralph Reed. Many learn from parents, siblings or peers. Here in River Falls we do not have the most tolerant of records. From the beating of gay men downtown last year to the harassment of the Gay, Lesbian and Bi-Sexual Support office, hatred has hit home.