I believe the entire
world knows just how homophobic Jamaica is. This obvious fact is regularly
advertised in many popular Dancehall and Reggae lyrics. Jamaicans are so
homophobic that a past Prime Minister made it clear that he will not allow such
“characters” in his cabinet. Taking all of this into consideration, the
question still lingers - are Jamaicans really deeply committed to eradicating
gays or are they just big fat hypocrites? I believe there is definitely something
fishy going on here, pun intended.
How far is too far in
trying to get rid of this “disease”? I
strongly believe that it is being taken too far when our citizens are being abused. It is common knowledge and in some cases well
documented that persons have been beaten, denied a job or a promotion,
forcefully evicted, targeted by the police (and security guards) for being
homosexual and the list could go on. Being
Christian I am certainly not condoning the lifestyle, as it is strongly
condemned in the bible (Leviticus 18:22 and Leviticus 20:13). As Christians, however,
it is not for me to take judgment into my own hands since all of us will appear
before the judgment seat of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:10).
In my opinion,
Jamaica as a country has reached a sad and egotistical state, where persons
defend this one “morality” so strongly that they do whatever it takes to uphold
this standard while ignoring basically everything else. Persons go to the clubs
and dance and go crazy over lyrics such as “BEFFORE ME TURN BATTYMAN (GAY) ME
PREFER TURN RAPER (RAPIST).” So as a people, there is this deep passion against
homosexuality that all other immorality just seems okay. The song lyrics
suggest that being a rapist is a much better title than being labeled as a
homosexual. The real fact of life is this, a fornicator; adulterer, thief,
homosexual and the rapist will all end up in hell if their wrong doing is not
made right. There is no section in hell hotter for homosexuals.
Strangely enough, I
also think Jamaicans are big fat hypocrites on this very same subject matter.
Not because of the unfair judgment but because of how supportive Jamaicans are
of homosexuals. Yes, I said it supportive. What on earth are you talking
about? I hear you ask, but consider this
, the majority of Jamaicans are fully aware that “Shebbada” a very popular
comedian/actor is not the straightest nail in the toolbox, yet they go out and buy
tickets for his plays and several of his shows are sold out with people
demanding more. After seeing the plays they go out and buy his DVDs because
they want to be able to see the plays over and over again. As if that wasn’t enough, they also share his
status updates and photos all over facebook! Now if they are not fans then I
don’t know who is.
Jamaicans are also
big fat hypocrites because it is pretty much okay for a woman to be homosexual
but it is not for men. Personally, I have never seen a news story where
lesbians are being beaten because of their lifestyle. I will go as far as to
say that many men even find their
lifestyle as enticing. They get a “kick” from girl on girl action.
I am defending all
round morality, we need to get to a stage as a country where just as strongly
as we “bun out” (condemn) homosexuality we “bun out” all other immoral acts. Condemning
adultery, fornication and child abuse is a great place to start as they are
wrong according to the same bible. Ironically, the bible also says we should Not
be quick to point fingers on others
before reviewing your own sinful lives. He who is without sin cast the first
stone John 8:7.
