The end of ENDA
This article, from The Christian Post, involves the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009, or ENDA. Basically, the jist of the bill is it prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of “actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.” Now, to be fair, I have no hate for homosexuals or transgender people. I believe that we need to show them the love of Christ. That is not say I believe that homosexuality is not a sin, only that I believe we have no right to judge them more than any other sinner. And everyone belongs in that category. But that’s outside the point.
I am more shocked by the wording of one part of the bill. It includes the phrase “perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.” I believe (oh boy, here it comes) that this leaves the bill to open to any sort of crazy person who claims that “I was born in the wrong body.” This could open the gate to allowing men into women’s restrooms simply because they believe they should be there. Again, no hate is involved. I simply believe it’s an open door to a very real security risk. A simple lie can get you the ability to attack women with ease. I;m not saying transgendered males are all rapists, only a few truly sick people would twist the weaknesses of the system in order to attain pleasure. “But that’s terrible, Granular!” you’re yelling. “How can you hate the transgendered? Tolerance!” See paragraph 1. Then, move on with me.
Mainly, this bill is too broad. Again, it could lead to several dangerous situations. Thankfully, it has a provision that allows religious organizations to be exempt- but only religious organizations. Imagine having a male with a different “perceived gender identity” for an elementary school teacher. It would be impossible to refuse him hiring for any reason without it being seen as discrimination. Again, I think it is only right for those who hate homosexuals (again, NOT ME.) to be punished for not hiring a well educated and highly deserving homosexual simply on those grounds , but with a bill such as this, it could be possible for reverse discrimination to become prevalent, and some people may resort to some despicable things just to get a job. But hey, the bill has already failed 17 times in Senate… So I guess we can trust our Congress one more time. I can only pray.
A point of clarification. I believe homosexuality is wrong. Nothing can change that. I believe gender change will destroy God’s purpose in your life. I simply believe Christians should watch what they say to shield themselves from being called hateful and giving our religion as a whole a bad name.
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