So look who is back in the news... Terrence Howard. Without further a due, please read the following comment and let me know what you are thinking:
"Do I agree with homosexuality? No, I'm a bible based young man. But I know the bible also speaks about homosexuality with liars, adulterers, thieves. I've lied, I've cheated on my wife, I've stolen, so how can I judge somebody for something that's mentioned in the exact same scripture? I believe we're all sinners. We're all trying to make it but our hip hop community are a bunch of hypocrites right now." -source-
To put this comment in context...He gave this answer after being asked if he could ever invision a gay rapper. He stated no, but was unaware that there already are some. Maybe he meant on an international level - even then ...there are some!
I'm glad that somebody is finally saying something about it in the black community. This is one of those topics that is so hard for [black/colour] people to discuss. The more we suppress the bigger the problem (and there has been a lot of suppression). Especially in Hip Hop.
Hip Hop represents the hyper-masculinated, unemotional, "strong man"- who doesn't exist. It is a fictional character that many black men have aspirations of being. It's not just men who admire this archetype, women love it just a much. A super-hero of a boyfriend if you will, that is the head of the household.
People this is not realistic.
I think it represents a man who is still forming his own sexuality and perception of what it means to be a man. There is an uncomfortableness in ones own skin if you will. A struggle. Never really where they want to be, but hopes for a better day. If not represents, at least caters to this type of person. In more recent years, there is definitely a dysfunction in it.
Homophobia is a combination of the black church influences and a black man's perception that homosexuality compromises his masculinity and ability. The fear that it's existence can create temptation the same way that lies and adultery do. I mean it is written in the same scripture. Why are you afraid of being turned on if your not a homosexual? This may come across like algebra to the "unlearned" population. What I do ask of you [unlearned population] is why do you not questions the things that you reject to find out why you reject them in the first place.
I also realized that in Terrence's statement he addressed what has been common (mis)understanding of homosexuality. The idea that it is a sin like lying or cheating. A statement that has forced many to live in shame. Have you ever played telephone? what happens to the message when it gets to you? I rest my case. Only God/universe knows the original message. It's your business to trust some one's anointing; however please be aware of false prophets. I think someone who claims to be anointed speaks with great arrogance and those that just speak have a better chance of getting my ear.
On a similar note...I'm not sure if you caught the article written by the Toronto Star about "Prayer Palace" but I will be doing a message on that this week.
Your horoscope today: The sun is shining, let it be daytime in you heart, mind and soul. Smile.
2 comments:
Yes, I love the question: "Why do you not question the things that you reject to find out why you reject them in the first place?". and "Why are you afraid of being turned on if you're not a homosexual?" Is it the world if you find out you are, or you are turned on by it. Does that necessarily mean you are gay?. I have many homophobic friends especially in the Jamaican community and they feel as if their masculinity is or being threathen. (This topic for another day) I suppose its the thought of being feminine that they are afraid of. Their emotions and what will become of them. There is nothing wrong with getting intouch with ones feminity, just the same that there is nothing wrong with a women getting in touch with her masculinity. Those two questions one must ask themselves before they start to condemn.
Thank you. I think that there is a vulnerability that exists when we are homophobic. I think that that should be seen as weak among men. I find that men who are not homophobic and understand where they stand in the sexual spectrum are more confident in the way they present themselves. It is definitely a process of learning how to step out of your comfort zone to learn. That is when we truly learn the most. Thank you
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