spurgeonryan said:Five years ago, a man named James came out to his father as gay. The father's written response, posted on a Reddit atheism forum, has become a viral sensation.
Five years ago, a man named James called his father and came out to him as gay. This week, James posted a letter he says his father sent in response that disowned his son forever to the Web forum Reddit under the heading, “This is how hate sounds.” “I hope your telephone call was not to receive my blessing for the degrading of your lifestyle,” it begins. “I have fond memories of our time together, but that is all in the past.” In the letter, James’ father goes on to cut off contact with his son. “No communications at all,” he writes. “I will not come to visit, nor do I want you in my house.” He continues, “You’ve made your choice though wrong it may be. God did not intend for this unnatural lifestyle.” If his son chooses not to attend his funeral, he says, “my friends and family will understand.” The brief, brutal letter ends with, “Have a good birthday and good life. No present exchanges will be accepted. Goodbye.” |
I keep saying were better off without religion, and this is yet another reason why.
Religion will always be an excuse for illogical racism and murder, even if it also has good intentions.
