Since 1991, the Metropolitan Community Church Philippines has officiated what it calls holy unions of same-sex couples who want sacred sanction of their commitment to their relationship.

Not a different reason from the more common heterosexual church marriages, it would seem. But when same-sex couples were joined in holy union in Baguio City a few days ago, a Catholic bishop said on television that they were “abnormal” and had “mental problems” and that the government should declare same-sex marriages as illegal. 

 

Now the very concepts of “normality” and “legality” are slippery slopes, with shifting definitions depending on who is doing the defining, and they have historically led to some really bad things.

Remember when women were less than normal human beings who were irrational, emotional, and therefore, could not be allowed to vote?

By Patrick King Pascual,VERA Files

Television director Ricky Rivero thought he was having a nightmare. He woke up morning of June 13 and Ivan Ruiz was on top of him, stabbing him continuously.
They struggled with each other, and when Rivero got the chance to grab Ruiz's wrist, he pinned him down the bed. The rage coming from Ruiz slowly subsided.
Rivero got the chance to overpower Ruiz and drove himself to the hospital. He survived despite the 17 stab wounds he sustained.
In an interview with TV host Boy Abunda two weeks after the incident, Rivero recalled that Ruiz, an acquaintance with whom he had casual sex relations, was full of rage and his eyes were full of anger when he was stabbing him.
Asked if he considers it a "hate crime", Rivero said he can't be sure but considering what transpired, it seems it's "leaning towards... yes, it's a hate crime."
Hate crimes generally refer to criminal acts that are seen to have been motivated by bias against persons belonging to a certain social group, usually defined by race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, class, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, social status or political affiliation.

How many of us living in this world, with different races different upbringing and with different view about homosexuality or better known as gay. Seven continents we have, with a different view of  what is gay, and how we perceived and understand their capabilities and of course their weaknesses. In these seven continents, let's view how homosexual riffraff being treated and and how they being perceived.

In this world which conservative type of people lurks, we cannot deny the fact that they gave such comments and words that have been thrown to homosexual people- I described it as "horrendous"! Indeed it is, we cannot deny that some of the countries even in the western hemisphere still ashamed of having someone in the family who is gay. Around the world it is rampant, common as we can see by the naked eyes.

I was mesmerized how creative and brilliant the minds of people who created this event. It never centered just on one sexuality, one chosen belief, one chosen life to live, but it works to lift up every spirit, every sexual preference of a person who exists on this world. The Pink Dot is an event that celebrates the freedom to love.

"Organised by a pool of Singaporean volunteers, Pink Dot campaigns for diversity, inclusiveness, and works to foster understanding for the basic human need to love and be loved, regardless of oneʼs sexual orientation." 

In this days, gays were accepted on our community. Cross dresser,discreet,and even bisexual. They gained respect and even great power in our government, sometimes ruling our country. As of today, gay were being respected and treated well. Furthermore they even helped country to boost its tourism,by helping it to have more tourist destinations with a great outcome for our government.

Their contribution was good enough to help our country as one of the center for fashion and style. By helping to promote our own materials to be used as well in clothes and many more. In show business or the entertainment in our country today, they even ruled. The most known and powerful people in line with showbiz. They brought smiles for people,and bring knowledge to people. Their impact in our country was huge. Maybe because we are not living in a communist country. For they cannot show off their feelings.

Showing what they feel is necessary- in democratic country like Philippines gays were given a chance to show their emotion,wearing women clothes and expressing their emotion on the streets with people. The freedom is really good enough for them. Love and kindness was given for them.

The freedom for communist countries when we talked about gays it is really hard for them to gain. The discrimination and challenges for them to over come was huge.