Saturday, August 25, 2007
#Homosexuality - 5:43 AM
Homosexuality is a very controversial topic in Singapore. Most people are not in favour of legalizing same sex marriages, and almost all of the religious groups in Singapore are strongly against the idea of homosexuality. Putting aside religious concerns, and looking at the issue from a neutral viewpoint, I must say that homosexuality cannot be accepted no matter what.
The harm that it will bring to society is tremendous. If homosexuality is allowed a place in society, the idea of a family will become blurred. Homosexual couples are unable to produce children. Proponents of homosexuality may argue adoption would be a solution, but we cannot forget about the children. These children would have to suffer a lot of ridicule from school mates. Which child would want people to know that they have two fathers?
Proponents of homosexuality may argue that tolerance is needed. However, tolerance does not work this way. Tolerance, as I know it, is tolerating another race or religion because of the good points it have. In this case, tolerance cannot be applied as I cannot see any good points in two men kissing each other. Even so, proponents can argue that tolerance can be taught. Again, this point does not stand. Tolerance is not an academic subject, it cannot be taught. Tolerance comes from within, and two guys holding hands definitely will not bring it out.
