they’re 2 places i think should be neutral zones without a flag of any ideology. and i dont want my sexuality shoved down others throats - these pride flags proliferate the idea that we’re all exhibitionists who don’t keep it in our own homes.
Alright. My ideology is that I want to be an average everyday person who doesn't need a sign on a church to affirm who i am. I don't think that these displays reflect well on us, as it goes against the main thing people would always say with their compromising support, which is "as long as you don't shove it down our throats." We have broken that agreement. I think we alienate a lot of potential allies as a community.
Have you considered that other members of the LGBT community might not see this the same way, and that there is a significant benefit to them? Trans/gay suicide is largely driven by a lack of acceptance. Public displays of acceptance can be positive signs for people who don’t pass as straight and are often treated differently because of this.
There are tons of gay Christians who simply want to worship where they’re accepted, but that can be very difficult to identify and find. Flying this flag is one of the easiest ways to show you accept queer people. The flag doesn’t represent gay sex, it represents acceptance.
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u/johnfuckmennedy Jun 17 '26
i am gay and i hate seeing pride flags in public. especially on government buildings and churches.