Thundarr,
Could you explain to me how your religious freedom is threatened if say Rainbow and her partner go to the same church and register their civil union as marriage. They love each other, the same way you love woman, the same way I love a man. And God knows they are not immune from the same issues in their relationships as we are. They face and deal with betrayals, financial and personal responsibilities, child and pet care issues, etc the same was as we all do. So why can't they love and be called spouses, and get protection under the law the same way we do?
I would have not problem with that. As long as we preach and practice love and respect towards each other. I am not a Catholic, but I really like current Pope, such a wise and kind man. Please, pay attention to what he is saying.
Considering the Rainbow flag over White House, I felt happy for my LBTG friends, finally there was a statement that ensured that they will be treated equally, regardless of who they chose to love.
I think it is really a shame for all of us to spend these much time on hating, detesting, and demonizing each other. My ancestors survived the horrifying Genocide, they were singled out based on their race, I take things like this very seriously. It is literally a miracle, that I live today, I am honored to have two children and be the one who continues my ancestors' legacy. These acts of Genocide have one thing in common hatred based on ungrounded fears and ignorance. Now Trump has been hating Mexicans, women, blacks, Muslims, Jews, etc. Aren't we fed up with this? There are swastikas drawn on the walls if Jewish Community Center in America of 21 century. It is abhorrent, and it comes from the chief strategist Benon. You know President's along rights and privileges also have responsibilities. It is President's responsibility to make sure that the rhetoric of hate and violence is not tolerated. Is our President up to this task. Most certainly no.
I understand how someone like you would feel Thundarr. With the election of Obama, many people felt insecure, because it was the first time that we had Black President. I understand it is not easy for many people in your community too. In fact, all of my in-laws would have had the same arguments like you. Now with Trump they feel that they can just go back to status quo, or the way it was before. But guess what, there is no going back in the history. Only forward, even if the process meets temporary set backs.