Nowadays, we live in a world that is all about political correctness. And with that, it is no longer politically correct to proclaim oneself certain things. For example, it is no longer politically correct or fashionable to proclaim oneself being against interracial marriage. But there are still people who are against interracial marriage. When confronted, they will tell you that they're not against interracial marriage, but they do think it is a bad idea because of cultural differences and such. But in the end, let's be honest with ourselves. Deep down they are against interracial marriage. They just know that it's not politically correct to say so, so they try to beat around the bush and say something else that essentially mean the same thing.
For example, take a look at the following article back in 2004.
Alabama clings to segregationist past | World news | The Guardian
quote:
A statute banning interracial marriage in the state was struck down only four years ago by 59% to 41%, with a majority of whites voting against the change.
But if you confront them about it they will say that they are completely for interracial marriage. But in the voting booth, 41% of them would vote against it. That's the world of political correctness for you.
In regard to gay rights issue, the "hate the sin but love the sinner" phrase is just another excuse concocted by haters to appear more politically correct. They know that it is not very politically correct or fashionable for them to say they don't want gay people to be happy. They will LIE right through their teeth to make up this phantom issue that gay marriage will ruin their marriage. They will claim that because they love the sinner but hate the sin, they will vote against gay rights legislations.
Ever heard the phrase "nothing person, just business"? The "hate the sin but love the sinner" is exactly like that business phrase. You get to do something very damaging and personal to someone else, but you can weasel your way out of the blame by claiming it to be "just business". I can go out and kidnap a couple of teenage girls, sell them in the sex slave market, and tell them "don't take it personally, it's only business".
That's what voting against gay rights in the name of "hate the sin but love the sinner" really is! The phrase allows people to do very damaging things to other people on the most personal level without appearing to take the blame. Why? Because in regards to human rights issues, everything is very personal.
Capturing people and ship them to another continent to be slaves is a very personal thing. Telling them to get up and go to the back of the bus is a very personal thing. Telling people they can't adopt homeless children is a very personal thing. These are all very personal things.
If you're going to do these damaging and personal things to other people, at least be christian enough to admit it. Don't hide behind the "hate the sin but love the sinner" bullshit.
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