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Gennee 12-03-2007 03:03 PM
World Aids Day and Loving My Neighbor
 
World Aids Day is a strong reminder that the fight against AIDS is not over. there's still a long way to go. Progress has been but much more needs to be done.

World Aids Day brought to mind my love for the gay and lesbian community. Since August, my love for you has blossonmed. As a transgender, I see that we are in this together though there are differences. The second great commandment of the bible is to love your neighbor as yourself. Just like Jesus pointed out to the Pharisee that the Samaritan is his neighbor, the person next door is my neighbor regardless of race, creed, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

I can honestly say that I have never hated gays and lesbians. Having gotten to know gay and lesbian people, I am impressed by the ease and comfort they have about who they are. It is the same wat that I feel as a transgender. My attiude towards AIDs has changed from indifference to concern and activity. When I see and read how some many vibrant men and women have succumbed to the disease, I want to cry :'(.

Lately, I have written much in my journals and notebooks about my feelings and opinions about many issues. I see that much of the treatment by society toward LGBT people is evil and demonic. I will share some of my thoughts in future posts. I just want to say that this transgender woman supports and loves you. :love:

Gennee

hippie4lyfe 12-03-2007 08:54 PM
Thanks Gennee and I fully love you and support all transgender people =)

Vanessa White 12-04-2007 08:32 AM
Thanks Genee.
 
Your support means a great deal to me and to others here. I have to say, I sometimes have assumed the issues related to discrimination, oppression, hatred, even violence, were all the same for LGB people as transgender persons. In your posts, as you speak about your embracing of the gay and lesbian community, I understand that the issues are not always the same, and understanding should not always be assumed. I appreciate your desire to "stretch" yourself in a new way of love and understanding toward us.

Thank you for your presence here. :love:

I lost a brother to AIDS fourteen years ago, and besides the anniversary of his death, no date stings more each year than December 1st. The impact is long felt, and overwhelming, because this disease has robbed us of so many vital, precious human beings and continues to do so, in the US and all over the world. My fear is that apathy has set in and it no longer matters to the general public. I constantly feel that it is my job to keep it fresh in other people's minds, lest they forget........:love::pray:

antonyh 12-04-2007 12:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vanessa White (Post 47830)
Your support means a great deal to me and to others here. I have to say, I sometimes have assumed the issues related to discrimination, oppression, hatred, even violence, were all the same for LGB people as transgender persons. In your posts, as you speak about your embracing of the gay and lesbian community, I understand that the issues are not always the same, and understanding should not always be assumed. I appreciate your desire to "stretch" yourself in a new way of love and understanding toward us.

Thank you for your presence here. :love:

I lost a brother to AIDS fourteen years ago, and besides the anniversary of his death, no date stings more each year than December 1st. The impact is long felt, and overwhelming, because this disease has robbed us of so many vital, precious human beings and continues to do so, in the US and all over the world. My fear is that apathy has set in and it no longer matters to the general public. I constantly feel that it is my job to keep it fresh in other people's minds, lest they forget........:love::pray:
I did not know about your brother. I am sorry for your loss. It is easy for apathy to set in and I'm glad you are keeping it constantly before people's minds.

Gennee 12-04-2007 12:30 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vanessa White (Post 47830)
Your support means a great deal to me and to others here. I have to say, I sometimes have assumed the issues related to discrimination, oppression, hatred, even violence, were all the same for LGB people as transgender persons. In your posts, as you speak about your embracing of the gay and lesbian community, I understand that the issues are not always the same, and understanding should not always be assumed. I appreciate your desire to "stretch" yourself in a new way of love and understanding toward us.

Thank you for your presence here. :love:

I lost a brother to AIDS fourteen years ago, and besides the anniversary of his death, no date stings more each year than December 1st. The impact is long felt, and overwhelming, because this disease has robbed us of so many vital, precious human beings and continues to do so, in the US and all over the world. My fear is that apathy has set in and it no longer matters to the general public. I constantly feel that it is my job to keep it fresh in other people's minds, lest they forget........:love::pray:
The fact that I have met so many people who lost someone to AIDS is something that touches me personally. If more people understood how AIDS affects ALL of us, I think that they would start thinking differently about it.

Gennee

antiochian 12-05-2007 10:37 PM
Gennee, you are such a blessing! Your faith is inspiring. I only wish more GLB's would support your cause. I'm still learning about the T part of LBGT... Teach us, Gennee. I'm a willing student.


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