Kathmandu:
Na craze dey worry you.

MrTeymee:
Although a large percentage of countries globally has embraced the LGBT community and indoctrinated them as normal members of society, Nigeria has taken a different approach going against this fast rising global trend. A large percentage of Nigerians are yet to accept homosexuals as normal members of society viewing homosexuality as an abomination or unsuitable for societal acceptance.

In the year 2013, the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition act was passed into law. This carried a 14 year jail sentence for persons caught practicing activities that indicates homosexuality, thus placing Nigeria on the global watch as human right groups and activist fought for the neutralization of this law which was targeted at good Nigerians whose only crime was a different approach to sexuality.

Since the inception of this law, there .have been cases of violence, stigmatization, mob violence, arbitrary arrest, torture in detention, physical and sexual molestation against ‘gay’ people. This law on its own created an opportunity for homophobic violence without fear of legal consequences. Although these activities has had little effect to curb the increasing population of the LGBT community here in Nigeria, today we have Nigerians who have come out openly and declared their sexual status or preferences without fear of consequences.

Nigeria has and will always be the cradle of black civilization. Our cultural norms and values runs deep and far like the two rivers that transverse the length o the country. The African tradition frowns (this is even a mild term to describe it) upon homosexual activities. It sees it as barbaric and a taboo. Nigeria being largely religious also condemns the act on the premise of it being a sacrilege (a major sin) in the sight of God in all factions and ramification.

So because of these should little Tolu be put o jail just because he discovered he likes the company of his own sex more than the opposite sex, should Elize continue to live in fear and terror just because she is afraid of what society would think or do to her if she reveals her sexuality.

I am not a supporter of homosexuality, but I support humanity and humanity triumphs or should triump over sexuality. We should never allow the laws that are supposed to protect us be the reason we kill each other.

Say no to any form of violence and stigmatization.

Share your thoughts and opinion below

Cc : lalasticlala

Source: http://www.theabstracthoughts.com/2017/05/27/embracing-the-wind-of-change-focus-on-homosexuality/

RaggedyAnn:
Nigeria is a country whose ignorance still gives power to black magic; where genital mutilation is still practiced; and where a senator will celebrate international women's day by stating that men should be more magnanimous to women by marrying multiple women so that they can be better cared for. We are far from being civilized. Far from enlightenment. To say that we are the cradle of black civilization is a painful joke.

The time isn't here yet, but young educated Nigerians are becoming increasingly more liberal and humane. Hopefully, that humanity would translate into accommodating homosexuality legally one day.

I support everyone's right to be happy so long as it is not in conflict with another's. Homosexuality does not threaten me in any way. And it baffles me how some people can be so disgusted by homosexuals, claiming religious grounds, and not have the same sentiment for murderers and rapists and thieves.

JacksonD7:


Nigerians are disgusted by rapists, murders and thieves. Don't twist facts and common sense to fit your liberal ideology.

MrTeymee:
Although a large percentage of countries globally has embraced the LGBT community and indoctrinated them as normal members of society, Nigeria has taken a different approach going against this fast rising global trend. A large percentage of Nigerians are yet to accept homosexuals as normal members of society viewing homosexuality as an abomination or unsuitable for societal acceptance.

In the year 2013, the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition act was passed into law. This carried a 14 year jail. sentence for persons caught practicing activities that indicates homosexuality, thus placing Nigeria on the global watch as human right groups and activist fought for the neutralization of this law which was targeted at good Nigerians whose only crime was a different approach to sexuality.

Since the inception of this law, there .have been cases of violence, stigmatization, mob violence, arbitrary arrest, torture in detention, physical and sexual molestation against ‘gay’ people. This law on its own created an opportunity for homophobic violence without fear of legal consequences. Although these activities has had little effect to curb the increasing population of the LGBT community here in Nigeria, today we have Nigerians who have come out openly and declared their sexual status or preferences without fear of consequences.

Nigeria has and will always be the cradle of black civilization. Our cultural norms and values runs deep and far like the two rivers that transverse the length o the country. The African tradition frowns (this is even a mild term to describe it) upon homosexual activities. It sees it as barbaric and a taboo. Nigeria being largely religious also condemns the act on the premise of it being a sacrilege (a major sin) in the sight of God in all factions and ramification.

So because of these should little Tolu be put o jail just because he discovered he likes the company of his own sex more than the opposite sex, should Elize continue to live in fear and terror just because she is afraid of what society would think or do to her if she reveals her sexuality.

I am not a supporter of homosexuality, but I support humanity and humanity triumphs or should triump over sexuality. We should never allow the laws that are supposed to protect us be the reason we kill each other.

Say no to any form of violence and stigmatization.

Share your thoughts and opinion below

Cc : lalasticlala

Source: http://www.theabstracthoughts.com/2017/05/27/embracing-the-wind-of-change-focus-on-homosexuality/

RaggedyAnn:



The facts don't need twisting to favour my point, but you'd have to twist them to favour yours. If Nigerians are as disgusted with thieves as with homosexuals, why do they not express it? Or do they not know how to lynch politicians?

JacksonD7:


Nigerians don't lynch thieves, are you typing this from outer space?. If lynching politicians was easy anybody would do it, good luck getting through their security.

If you live in Nigeria, then you would be familiar with the disgust people have for the current administration, go to the marketplace and see the expressions of people for yourself.

Once again don't twist facts to suit your liberal ideology, while conveniently ignoring the ones that counter your stand.

MrTeymee:
Although a large percentage of countries globally has embraced the LGBT community and indoctrinated them as normal members of society, Nigeria has taken a different approach going against this fast rising global trend. A large percentage of Nigerians are yet to accept homosexuals as normal members of society viewing homosexuality as an abomination or unsuitable for societal acceptance.

In the year 2013, the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition act was passed into law. This carried a 14 year jail sentence for persons caught practicing activities that indicates homosexuality, thus placing Nigeria on the global watch as human right groups and activist fought for the neutralization of this law which was targeted at good Nigerians whose only crime was a different approach to sexuality.

Since the inception of this law, there .have been cases of violence, stigmatization, mob violence, arbitrary arrest, torture in detention, physical and sexual molestation against ‘gay’ people. This law on its own created an opportunity for homophobic violence without fear of legal consequences. Although these activities has had little effect to curb the increasing population of the LGBT community here in Nigeria, today we have Nigerians who have come out openly and declared their sexual status or preferences without fear of consequences.

Nigeria has and will always be the cradle of black civilization. Our cultural norms and values runs deep and far like the two rivers that transverse the length o the country. The African tradition frowns (this is even a mild term to describe it) upon homosexual activities. It sees it as barbaric and a taboo. Nigeria being largely religious also condemns the act on the premise of it being a sacrilege (a major sin) in the sight of God in all factions and ramification.

So because of these should little Tolu be put o jail just because he discovered he likes the company of his own sex more than the opposite sex, should Elize continue to live in fear and terror just because she is afraid of what society would think or do to her if she reveals her sexuality.

I am not a supporter of homosexuality, but I support humanity and humanity triumphs or should triump over sexuality. We should never allow the laws that are supposed to protect us be the reason we kill each other.

Say no to any form of violence and stigmatization.

Share your thoughts and opinion below

Cc : lalasticlala

Source: http://www.theabstracthoughts.com/2017/05/27/embracing-the-wind-of-change-focus-on-homosexuality/

RaggedyAnn:
Nigeria is a country whose ignorance still gives power to black magic; where genital mutilation is still practiced; and where a senator will celebrate international women's day by stating that men should be more magnanimous to women by marrying multiple women so that they can be better cared for. We are far from being civilized. Far from enlightenment. To say that we are the cradle of black civilization is a painful joke.

The time isn't here yet, but young educated Nigerians are becoming increasingly more liberal and humane. Hopefully, that humanity would translate into accommodating homosexuality legally one day.

I support everyone's right to be happy so long as it is not in conflict with another's. Homosexuality does not threaten me in any way. And it baffles me how some people can be so disgusted by homosexuals, claiming religious grounds, and not have the same sentiment for murderers and rapists and thieves.

RaggedyAnn:




This could go on and on. I won't waste time trying to soak Teflon in water; it would only run off the surface.