Sogie Bill! (Part 2)

I wrote this article on September 9, 2019, as the second part of my Sogie Bill write-ups because the LGBTQ community wants to pass a law to protect themselves as they claim to be the victims of discrimination. So, now, for my two cents.

 

As a child, I experienced discrimination from both my family and outsiders. My clueless relatives, in-laws, and acquaintances had been telling me since I was a child that I was not as beautiful as my older sister. Some assumed that I was adopted just because I did not have my mother's and sister's Spanish beauty.

 

I appreciate the Lord for giving me a fair complexion, but my sister has face value. Oh, my! During those days, I was being compared constantly, so no one realized how hurting and miserable I was emotionally.

 

But how much more discriminated against and harmed are individuals with physical and mental disabilities, who are frequently the targets of bullying and teasing? Some were expelled from a group or community and rejected by their peers, while others in employment were automatically not considered. But know that even the most attractive and wealthy people, whom we thought were already perfect, are subjected to scrutiny. They have their share of haters and detractors. So, in this fallen world, who is safe from the malicious gaze of someone else? Are there any?

 

Meron bang hindi nakaranas sa atin ng panlilibak one time or another?

 

All that Jesus Christ accomplished for humanity consisted of healing the sick, feeding the hungry, liberating the possessed by demons, teaching people about heavenly things, and performing numerous other miracles. Yet, despite everything Jesus did to help the people, he was ridiculed and crucified. Why did we believe we would not be subjected to the same injustices that others did to the Son of God? Do we think of ourselves as more deserving of respect and love from others than Christ?

 

It is impossible to live in a world of billions of people who are used to fault-finding (myself included). Such a harsh reality we have to deal with every day. In different situations and with various expectations, we will endure the same pain of contempt. And know that our own families, relatives, and friends are often our worst critics.

 

How did I get this far despite being the least favorite person in my family? My newfound identity in Christ has helped me accept myself and disregard the criticisms of others. People will always have something negative to say about you, and I have no control over it, but understanding where I came from is all that matters now! I used to cry a lot when compared to my lovely sister. I lived with the pain of not being everyone's apple of the eye in quiet, alone in my room. But I knew God was with me in my tears, watching me from heaven. He's mindful of my situation. And God freed me from that oppressive feeling by His mercy and grace (Job 36:15). And now my confidence is in HIM. Indeed, God is alive, and He sees every tear that falls from our eyes (Exodus 22:23).

 

When it comes to a broken appliance or a damaged smartphone, what do we do to fix it? We acknowledge that the manufacturer is the one who knows exactly how to troubleshoot the things they build or innovate, so we get in touch with them. The same is true for problems we have within ourselves. God will help us heal and restore because He is our Creator. He is aware of every strand of who we are. He knows every cell and fiber of our being. So if you are troubled, consult God.

 

Now,  go back to discrimination concerns. Our constitution already has human rights and equality laws that protect us from injustice. If one believes they are being discriminated against, they can file a lawsuit. That being said, another anti-discrimination act, as sought by LGBTQs, is no longer needed.

 

Please read the Bible📖