World Aids Day and Loving My Neighbor

[Gennee]

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.

Gennee