Keep in mind, I don't judge someone based on their beliefs, unless their beliefs are harmful towards marginalized groups. Bias and persecution is something that is joined hand in hand with every person, a bias fuels persecution and creates harmful views of groups of people that don't deserve it. If you have questions about trans people or the LGBT folk, ask. We're pretty open to talk and help break those biases. #LGBTQ
@PaganMother I can't understand the hatred and fear. In 99.99% of social interactions it doesn't matter. Say you're checking out my groceries; or drafting my living trust document; or repairing my roof. It doesn't matter what sort of genitals you have, or what sort you prefer, because genitals are not involved in any of those activities, not mine, not yours. Why would I even ask, let alone hate you for your answer? 😥
@walterbays I can understand the lack of grasp on the hate. A lot of the fear and hate is driven by misinformation, and beliefs that don't exactly welcome, embrace, or support marginalized people like the LGBTQ community are. I mean, most of us just want to live, pure and simple of it, but people over analyze those around them, "othering" mindset if you will, as an explanation, and target individuals that don't fit their perceived notions of what that gender, or sexuality they see in the other.
@walterbays This happens more frequently in face to face interactions than the online sphere, however there are some spaces that cultivate a welcome ground for hate to continue it's cycles. Twitter for instance, lack of moderation of hate speech, and misinformation has made it an absolute hotbed for spreading those same biases and beliefs without fact checking.
@walterbays To note: We often forget solid friendships can be built through online connections as well. Knowing the person on a more personal level can often help with building a better understanding of who they are, and how they identify as. *nods.*