In light of the recent Chic-Fil-A controversy, I've read comments from many far-right evangelical conservatives that while liberals like to preach for others to be tolerant, they themselves don't practice this, which the Chic-Fil-A incident has showcased.
Where does one draw the line? Is it hypocritical for liberals to preach that others should be accepting or at least tolerant of homosexuals, but to not be accepting of those who aren't accepting of homosexuals?
If one were to look at things from a black-and-white perspective, then I think it'd be safe to say that these conservatives would have a legitimate point. They could say, "Well, you say to accept people regardless of their beliefs, but you don't accept me of mine! ...so there!"
If one doesn't look at things from such a perspective, then I think liberals have a point, as they could say, "I understand what you're saying, but what you and some others are spouting is prejudice and bigotry. Why do I need to be accepting of hatred? If you were to say you don't agree with homosexuality and think it's a choice, while I may not agree, I wouldn't be out and about protesting such speech. However, if you condemn this group of people to hell, say that they shouldn't have equal rights and can't stand them, why should I be accepting of that?"
The problem is, many of these far-right conservatives are quite religious and think from a black-and-white perspective, while many of these pro-gay liberals are often times less religious and more gray in their thinking, so it'll be more difficult for these two groups of people to find an understanding of one another's perspectives than it will be for me to prove to the state of Ohio that I'm not gay...not that there's anything wrong with that. (quote from an episode of "Seinfeld")
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