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Summary

The article emphasizes the importance of understanding and acceptance, particularly regarding the LGBTQ community, and challenges readers to translate a paragraph with altered characters to illustrate the difficulties of being misunderstood or marginalized.

Abstract

The author presents a thought-provoking challenge to readers, asking them to translate a paragraph where the letter "S" is replaced with "ს" to simulate the struggle of being gay in a society that often marginalizes and misunderstands LGBTQ individuals. The article debunks myths, such as the false equivalence of homosexuality with pedophilia, and emphasizes that LGBTQ children are not a threat but are often unfairly targeted by media and adults. It underscores the importance of empathy, self-reflection, and the responsible use of words, which can either harm or heal. The author advocates for nurturing our unique differences, fostering authenticity, and standing against bullying in all forms. By recognizing the inherent worth in everyone, the article suggests that one can become not just smarter but also kinder.

Opinions

  • The author believes that LGBTQ individuals face unfair discrimination and that their sexuality is a core aspect of their identity, not a choice or a flaw.
  • The article criticizes the disrespect and bullying directed at LGBTQ individuals, often rooted in unchallenged prejudices passed down through generations.
  • It is stated that gay people are not pedophiles, and the targeting of LGBTQ children by the media is seen as a tactic to distract from more significant issues.
  • The author asserts that Jesus did not address homosexuality and that using religion to justify hate is a misinterpretation of Jesus' teachings of peace.
  • The article calls out those who bully LGBTQ children, labeling them as cowards, bullies, and assholes, and suggests that their behavior is a reflection of their own insecurities and weaknesses.
  • It emphasizes that everyone has unique qualities that should be nurtured, and these differences contribute to one's humanity and authenticity.
  • The author warns that by not actively opposing bullying, one is implicitly supporting it, and that eventually, the bully will target those close to you.
  • The article concludes by encouraging readers to recognize the value in others, which can lead to a more compassionate worldview.

You should take this test before you write another word!

If You Can Translate This Paragraph, You Are 78% Smarter Than Most Writers on The Internet

An authentic weaver of words should understand the power of words.

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Test your intelligence here! Can you translate this paragraph?

Being gay iს like trying to write a proper paragraph without the letter “ს.” It’ს virtually impoსსible. I want to convey a thought, but სince I cannot uსe the “ს” key; there are many thingს I cannot სay. Even if I manage to write it, will you be able to underსtand me?

Writing a paragraph with a keyboard where the “S” character is replaced with the “ს” character is kind of what it is like to be gay. It’s not that I want to be “different.” Who wants to be different on purpose? Life is too difficult without having something as significant as your sexuality, causing you to be an outcast in most places.

Existing on this planet is hard enough without not liking yourself, too. If my sexuality bothers you so much, perhaps you should do some soul-searching for the why behind your feelings. It doesn’t affect you in any way.

Even people who are not typically ever disrespectful are so very disrespectful when it comes to sexuality. That is so very not cool! Most people get those feelings because someone standing on a Bible told them or their grandmother to, and it gets passed down and never challenged.

Let’s be clear about some basic facts.

  • Gay people are not pedophiles — those are lies to make you cringe.
  • LGBTQ kids are a threat to no one. The media are targeting them as a false flag distraction tactic to get folks to overlook their attempts at overthrowing democracy and other criminal activity!
  • Jesus never addressed homosexuality.
  • Jesus was a peacemaker. You cannot justify hate with Jesus.
  • Don’t be a pawn to hurt kids — — in your soul — you know it’s not right.

Remember — — it was government officials claiming they were doing “God’s work” that killed Jesus. Who’s side are you on? Falling for their lies doesn’t make you innocent.

Adults targeting LGBTQ kids are cowards, bullies, and assholes. I’m sorry you had a bad life. I’m sorry you must put children down because you feel weak and stupid. No one should ever be made to feel that way by adults. That was so wrong.

If the word asshole offends you but you support bullying children — you may be an asshole.

Every one of us has something in us that is different, unusual, and not like everyone else. That thing, that brittle, broken, bottled-up thing that makes you different, makes you human, uniquely you, and amazingly, intrinsically who you’re supposed to be.

We’re supposed to nurture those things that make us less than perfect, find our humanity there, and then we can love more profoundly, more honestly, in a way that will last for the rest of our lives. It’s raw, real, and amazingly- incredibly authentic.

If bullying LGBTQ kids is ok today, who’s next? Blind kids? Deaf kids? Kids with autism? Kids with ADHD? Kids with a stutter? Kids with Down Syndrome?

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There is never an excuse to BULLY. THAT’S NOT POWER — That’s weakness.

If anyone supports bullying LGBTQ kids, eventually the bully will come after those you love with uniquenesses they call weaknesses to justify putting someone down to make themselves feel better.

By not choosing a side, you’re choosing a side.

How can anyone justify wanting to hurt someone because of something that means nothing to him? Gay people are not your enemy. If you believe God is telling you that, seriously? Then, I have some oceanfront property in Arizona; I’d be glad to sell it to you cheap!

God doesn’t play that way!

Words can protect, vilify, build, or destroy in a way that is unique to you. Use the power of your words wisely and intentionally.

The critical takeaway of this article is that just because I used a different letter in place of the letter “S” requires you to try a little harder to understand that part of my message. Still, if you stuck it out this far, you’ve discovered you can understand me. I’m just like you —

Not better. Not worse. Not less.

We’re not so different.

I believe in your worth and ask you to see my value.

Seeing the value in others will change your whole world, but will it make you a complete 78% smarter? Honestly, I don’t know, but it will make you 100% kinder.

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I appreciate you, and I am so glad you’re here. 🌼 Kimberlee

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Advice
Diversity
LGBTQ
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