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By: Bondo (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 11:50:14 on Apr 11, 2008

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What do you mean by that? Do you mean gay people won't exist?

I think its clear. We won't get into deep space until the 33rd century, so there's *plenty* of time to sort out the gay rights thing.

Don't be so impatient.

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By: Hbasm (Odo's file, contact) @ 16:11:35 on Apr 11, 2008

Thanks for your polite response. I hope you weren't offended. I'm not posting this in aggression. I'm well aware that by voicing my opinion I make myself a bit unpopular. Some will categorise me a homophobe, even though I am not, well not according to google's definition of the word anyway.

We can speculate about the future. There are of course many unknowns. Some people think our western society (the more tolerant one) in time will win over the rest of the world. The battle won't be painless for sure, but people in my country do consider our western values in general to be superior. Maybe that's because our part of the world is more wealthy, and a bit more stable than, say, the middle east. But for this secular democracy to spread across the world, one other thing must happen: Todays major religions must fade or mutate (and eventually give their blessings to homosexuality as well).

Maybe this is what you believe will happen? But things may take a surprising turn. This is what I believe. Based on my bible study, I think the world is in even bigger trouble. Do you even want to know about this? People normally don't care to listen. But even Star Trek mentions a third worldwar. Suffice it to say, I believe this war will change pretty much everything, for the better. But it won't be an easy ride. Religion itself might ignite this war, and those who survive will understand that a harmonic world cannot exsist with this religious confusion. It must change.

What this means for homosexuals, well, we will really have to wait and see. That's the nicest answer I can give you. As I said, many things will change in the future. For the better. That's what I believe. But it requires that religion unites people across the world, instead of splitting them. Love must be the uniting factor, upon which religion rests. For the first time ever, the whole world will get to know the God Of Love.

This may sound hollow to you: "The God of Love". But to me it's the key to paradise. It doesn't mean we'll learn to tolerate everything or be allowed to do whatever we want. Even if we think it makes us happy. We will have to learn, what is right. Humanity will grow up. If we allow this transformation, we will be cured for our imperfections, both mentally and physically.

The difference between this worldview and that of Gene's is this: Religion won't fade, instead it will facilitate changes for the better. I think of humanity as kids, and I see the biblical God as "our heavenly father". I know from my bible study that He is a lovingly father. It is unfortunate that many people fail to reflect His love, in their everyday business. Including their way of treating gays. But that is another story. We're all imperfect. My connection to "The God of Love" is all that really, *really* matters to me. I have made this choice, to stand on His side, to the best of my knowledge, in every aspect of life. It doesn't mean I act independant of Him. I listen to his teachings and I have reason to believe the bible contains His teachings. Sometimes I must make sacrifices. I'm not gay, but there are other things, that I probably would have done, if it wasn't for my religion. For example, I have never been drunk, in my 31 years of exsistance. I don't miss it either. But it's not a common way of living, is it? For some people it is unthinkable to never get drunk. To me it is unthinkable to GET drunk. My whole being is shaped by my religion. Occasionally there are times when I have to restrain myself, and stop doing something I believe is wrong. Then it becomes hard, and I don't always succeed. That's reason enough for me to be humble, and hope for forgiveness, and not try to force my belief upon others. I know some religious people make a lot of noise, for example to slam homosexuals. That's brutal. It's not what any of us needs.

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that makes it more than worthy of debate and examination by a franchise created for social commentary.

Ah well, I prefer Star Trek as a fun, but not controversial, look into humanity.

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