Challenging Biblical Perceptions: A Review of 'For The Bible Tells Me So'

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My initial reaction to watching “ For The Bible Tells Me So” was feeling confused. I was confused because all the things I was taught was being challenged with a different point of views. Several bible verses about the acts of homosexuality that was mentioned in the movie were shedding a different light on my understanding. Also, I feeling like I can relate to a statement Chrissy Gephardt said, she knew of two things that were an abomination, suicide, and homosexuality. I was aware of those labeled abominations too but never did and depth research to see if in fact those were true statements. I felt a slight trigger of feeling sadness. I felt sad because there are so many people that base their negative decisions on how to treat LGBT people …show more content…

The family I can most relate to is The Poteat 's Family because of the religious background. My family is a firm believer of what the bible says.The partial time I grew up in my family 's home we practiced the traditional baptist way of doing things. We attending church every Sunday and one day during the week for Bible study. I got on my knees and prayed every night before paid like I was taught to do. There were no openly gay or lesbian persons around us or in our family to allow me to observe what my family really thought about that topic. I do remember the pastor mentioning that is was wrong to be homosexual but it wasn’t an open for discussion setting. Also, I never questioned anything the pastor or my family member said about anything. As of recently my daughter came out me stating she was interested in girls. I was really supportive of her and didn’t engulf her with bible scripture to support why it 's wrong to feel attraction for another girl.When my Aunt was informed she advocated that she was against homosexual and informed her the bible verses.Finally, I could witness how my family really felt about homosexuality. One thing I can say my relation to The Poteat’s she treats my daughter with love and doesn’t treat her any …show more content…

Making a stands that being a homosexual is natural and homosexuality isn’t a mental disorder. Conversion or reparative therapy only suppress their sexual conduct, not their sexual desires. Those type of therapy infuses shame and guilt in a person which can cause the person the shutdown. Secondly, conversion therapy can make a person feel like they have no way out. The highly disapproved therapy can push a person to make a bad rational decision possibly committing suicide. LGBT people are three to seven times more likely to commit suicide. Thirdly, they promote sexual orientation is a choice but your sexual orientation is not a choice. Conversion and Reparative therapy are supported by James Dobson which created a Christian organization called “ Focus On The

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