ms-myself replied to your post:
It always baffles me when people who call...
I was thinking the same exact thing today! :( They’re scared and insecure and hide behind God. Hate is derived from fear.
You’re absolutely right! I read a quote by Michael S. Kimmel the other day that said “Equality will always feel uncomfortable for those who once benefited from inequality.” And I think religion is one of those things that they don’t want you to mess with because your argument is better than theirs.
I actually had a really amazing conversation with Mitchell about all this the day it happened (there might have been some tears), and I wish you could have been there with us to talk about it! Most of the people I know are so happy about it - it’s been absolutely wonderful.