The same kind of ignorance and hate that motivated such a crime also motivates the unrelenting gay bashing that homosexuals experience on a daily basis. A lot of the gay bashing that oppresses gays and lesbians comes in the form of verbal abuse from church pulpits and denominational decisions. Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that run rapidly to evil, A false witness who utters lies, and one who spreads strife among the family. It is time for all gay and lesbian people to prepare to defend ourselves in the developing religious wars. Fear makes you vulnerable.
Fear is a crazy making environment to live in.
Fear makes you nervous. Fear clouds your mind and judgment and causes you to make mistakes. To live in the closet is to live in fear of being discovered as homosexual. Face and deal with your fear. The most destructive fear is the internalized fear of homophobia, in which you have been conditioned by religious lies and distortions to believe that you really are an abomination to God and a worthless human wretch.