Homosexuals: Outcasts of the Church

Issues concerning homosexuality and homosexual rights are becoming a prominent problem. It was never a subject that was discussed openly until recently. One of the reasons that problems arose around homosexuals is that more are becoming open with their sexuality. Through more homosexuals are "coming out of the closet," it does not necessarily mean that they are being accepted by society. There are many people in our society who view same sex relations as immoral, …

…the Civil Rights Movement and the Women's Movement in the 1960's and 70's. In order for society to grow and accept homosexuals, it is necessary for gays and lesbians to have a unified gay rights movement. We are living in a time where everyone and everything is getting more evolved. The church must do the same. It is time for this institution as well as oneself to be open minded of new things and ideas.