As Africans, we need to know that not only
must we set our political and economic compass, but also standardize our moral
compass. The ‘Gay’ issue is a very important one, and thus, I contribute some
input as Nigerians wait for our president to sign the same-sex bill into law.
Firstly, there are important items to note
on regulations and legislature. It is pertinent we recognize that there is no
global union or governing body of thought that has the authority to determine (including
via intimidation) what individual states decide on this sensitive religious and
cultural issue.
On marriage issues, some nations decide for
or against (the right of choice for) polygamy for instance, as others decide
for or against same-sex marriage. These are territorial choices and not subject
to regulation under any global authority.
The existence of an international
regulative system on issues of marriage and moral social behavior only obtains
under cultures and the religions, Christianity, Islam and the like.
Very importantly, under no situation should
there be public violence against the Effeminate and same-sex attracted.
Now with respect to the conversation on Gay
rights, here is a compilation of some very important facts and features:
1. The common header, ‘Gay rights’ presents a false premise. Most of
the conversation is actually about ‘privileges,’ and not ‘rights.’ A right is a
thing inherent and ‘inalienable,’ whereas a privilege is an additional ability
granted by authority.
2. Another popular misconception is of being ‘born gay.’ Medically you
cannot be born gay. Sexuality is ONLY determined at puberty. Suggesting
homosexuality at birth is erroneous and misleading. Puberty is associated with
the release of the sex hormones on which we depend for our sexuality
determination.
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