The Line Between Opinion and Morality
This. One thousand percent this.
Originally posted on James Cormier:
The Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges legalizing gay marriage nationally whipped the Internet into a rainbow-colored whirlwind of hope and love. Supporters, gay, lesbian, and straight alike flocked to computers and mobile devices and the streets to share links and proudly display rainbow flags and profile pictures. History was made. It was a victory for the United States and humanity. But even amidst all the celebrating, it was hard to ignore the ever-present voices of discord.
Leading up to this decision and certainly after it, the question (now answered) of whether to support same-sex marriage has been a divisive issue. Everyone knows someone who opposes the idea for one reason or another. The most obvious examples of this are the conservative Christian zealots, who express hatred openly. I think reasonable people everywhere can agree that people who spout hatred are wrong, whatever their intent or denomination. More subtle and…
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