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As A Christian, This Is What Watching 'Queer Eye' Has Taught Me About Homosexuality

As a Christian (or human in general), it is not my place to judge, but to love.

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As A Christian, This Is What Watching 'Queer Eye' Has Taught Me About Homosexuality
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Being a member of the church, one of the most controversial (yet hush-hush) and taboo topics discussed is homosexuality.

People have many different views - some of which being acceptance, agreement, disagreement, and disgust. Although I believe that there is no place for disgust anywhere in the church surrounding anyone, this is still a stereotype that exists in some places and denominations.

However, growing up in this society nowadays, there is no room for intolerance or unfair judgment anymore.

In the Netflix original remake series, 'Queer Eye," five gay men go around making over the lives of other men (gay and straight). The concept is much like that of 'What Not to Wear' and 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,' mashed together where these five men, Bobby, Kamaro, Antoni, Tan, and Johnathan, choose a willing guy to makeover. This includes lifestyle changes, a physical makeover, a new closet wardrobe, and a new and improved living space. 10 minutes into the first episode, I was hooked.

Not only does this show captivate a wide range of audiences with its many factors that everyone will enjoy, it also stars an all homosexual every-episode cast. To me, this would be the only thing that could potentially turn away a certain type of viewer - although they would be missing out.

While watching this show, I was completely charmed by each of these five guys and their truly energetic personalities. They are unequivocally comfortable being themselves and while I don't necessarily agree with their lifestyle choices, I respect the fact that they are embracing who they are.

As a Christian (or human in general), it is not my place to judge, but to love.

It is not my place to make others feel less important because of who they are, nor is it my place to agree with something that I don't want to just because society tells me one thing while my religion tells me another. However, one thing that society and my faith both have in common is the need for love to ALL people.

Watching 'Queer Eyes' has shown me the importance of loving everyone because inside each person is a beautiful creation made by God. God did not look at some people and say that they are "good," and look at others and shake His head.

Who am I to look at a fellow creation and take away the goodness that God put into them?

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