I don't think that helping people accept new concepts to them is done by preaching, gloating, or a superior attitude. I told you so, you are so dumb, and obviously you are a sinner, stupid, behind the times, and just stubborn is not gonna get the job done.
People are people and they come in all styles and ways and I think that we are all interconnected on this earth. We aren't born with the same likes, dislikes, inclinations and traits but for the most part we all have the ability to love and to commit to long term relationships of every shape and form. Stir physical attraction into anything and it gets all murky and emotional.
I think that this may require a reach for some of us, some more than others but He didn't say do unto some others, he said do unto others.
And to love our neighbor, which I take to mean anyone who is someone we know, He said to love our neighbor as ourselves.
Now back to the easy stuff like your neighbors dog pooping on your yard. You cannot legislate acceptance and morality and kindness.
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