I would like to respond to the Oct. 16 letter written by Ted Wlazlowski and to similar letters written by similarly blinded zealots. Of course, as an openly homosexual (and yes, proud) adult, I was offended by the ignorant comments made by Mr. Wlazlowski.

I could use this letter to refute his views on homosexuals; however, I feel little need to justify myself to someone who allows mistranslations of an ambiguous book written by anonymous men two thousand years ago dictate the way he lives his life.

Suffice to say I do not understand a religion that pretends to be based on love, then outlaws certain kinds based on a trivial thing like equipment.

Instead I would like to respond to all Christian zealots who are not content to have their own religion, unless that religion is shoved down the throats of everyone around them.

Here is a news flash for you: Not everyone is a Christian. I have no connections to the misguided faith myself, and yes, I understand you feel this condemns me to an eternity of pain and damnation. That’s fine. That’s your belief. But you people need to realize it is not everyone’s faith.

I am tired of repeatedly being bombarded by the tenets of a religion that is a mystery to no one. For two thousand years your religion has been forced on untold millions.

We who are not part of your faith do, in fact, understand it. It has been force fed to us since childhood. We know the myths connected with Christ, the Trinity, the Resurrection, and salvation.

We choose not to be a part of it. We leave you to it.

However, for most devout Christians, this is not enough. You feel it necessary to tell us, ad nauseum, we are against your god, we are evil and we are going to hell. Well, I feel it is about time for someone to let you know — we don’t care.

I, for one, know what your religion thinks of my lifestyle. It doesn’t matter. Long ago I stopped letting the insane ramblings of social outcasts mold my life.

I could suggest you do the same; however, I believe that would be unlikely.

So, Mr Wlazlowski, if you feel homosexuals are going to hell and we are against your god, then my suggestion to you is: Don’t be gay.

There, it is that simple. But the other part of that is: don’t you dare have the audacity and arrogance to tell everyone else how to live their lives.

You’ve found your path, let others go on their own. If you feel this is too much for you, I would love to point out the many blatant contradictions in your Bible.

Then, you can tell me how you decide which arbitrary quotes to follow.

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David Hahn

Junior

Botany