I have no idea what to title this.  I don't want it to seem clickbait-y by calling it "Gay Marriage" or something like that.

Also, wow, an actual rant in this book of rants? Who would've thought?

Before we begin, two things:

First, I was compelled to write this because of this video:

https://youtu.be/PpB1TWPgUjI

(This rant isn't about the Jehovah's Witnesses; I don't know nearly enough about them to have an informed opinion)

And second: I'm straight.  This isn't me "coming out" (obviously) or anything...

Actually, you know what?

I've been thinking about this for a while.  Might as well get if off my chest.

I'm pretty sure I'm asexual.  But also into guys.  So, like, a straight asexual? (If you've ever wondered why I never do sex scenes in my books, this is a big part of why)

Anyway, I didn't make this rant to come out.  I'll get to the point, I promise.

I just... I am so mad at people who don't support the LGBTQ+ community, but I am especially mad at parents who don't support their LGBTQ+ kids.

ESPECIALLY because in that video, Hannah mentions her dad and her stepmom.  Implying that her dad IS DIVORCED.

Most people who don't support gay marriage say it's against their religion, or that it's a sin and God doesn't like sin, but it seems to me that they could care less about divorce.  And I'm pretty sure divorce is a sin, too.

I don't really consider myself a Christian anymore, but I still go to church and stuff (for reasons lol), and I really don't think God hates gay people.  Why would God make someone gay just so he could hate them for it?  Seems pretty dumb to me.

There's a bible verse (I don't know exactly which one) that says that you are fearfully and wonderfully made.  And I think it would be silly to put so much time and effort into making someone just so you can hate them.  Couldn't God better utilize his time doing something useful, like ending world hunger or something?

That video reminded me of something.

There's a show on Netflix y'all need to check out called One Day at a Time.  It's so so good, and they're working on the newest season right now (but it's gonna be on actual TV because Netflix cancels their shows that are actually good).  One of the characters is a teenage girl named Elena, and we learn early on in season 1 that she's gay.

And for the most part, her family accepts her for it.  Everyone except her dad.

In the season finale, they're having her quinceanera.

And in the episode, she comes out to her dad, and he's not at all into her being gay.  But he goes to the party anyway.  When she walks out in a super cute suit (instead of a big poofy dress), he leaves, and when it's time for the father-daughter dance, he's gone.

https://youtu.be/mF050g81wsY

(Here's a video about her coming out)

(omg I just watched the video and I've already seen this show TWICE, but the part where Elena is standing up to her dad is making me cry omg)

Anyway, I convinced my mom to watch this show because I love it so much.  And when that part happened (her dad leaving her party and stuff), she was SO upset.  Like, she couldn't understand someone not loving their child unconditionally and supporting them.  And my mom is actually a Christian, so it was nice to hear.

I mentioned that I go to church.  It's a Methodist church, and I go with my grandma.  You may have heard about it in the news, because the denomination is divided on gay marriage and whether there should be ordained people who are gay (or something like that?).

Another thing to know about the Methodist church before I go on: it's a thing that the preachers go from church to church.  Like, they'll be assigned to one church for who knows how long (they don't know), then they'll be assigned to a new one.  Our current preacher has been here for almost a year.

Our old preacher was very much against gay marriage, and he's a big reason why I'm no longer a Christian, but that's not the point of this chapter.

I don't know how our current one feels?  Our old one was all outspoken about it on Facebook, and sometimes he mentioned it in sermons.

Anyway, the point is my grandma thinks it's silly that it's even a problem.  She has no problem with gay people, she supports gay marriage, and she thinks people who don't support it are dumb.

For those of y'all that don't know, I live in Arkansas, which is in the Bible Belt.  And I know most old people end up being homophobic and bigots (especially ones in the south), but for the most part, my grandma is pretty open-minded, and I'm happy about that.

I don't think I really have one concise point in this rant other than I think you're an idiot and a fucking horrible person if you don't support LGBTQ+ people.

And if YOU are gay (or anything else) and your family doesn't support you, just know that I am your new mom now.  Or sister, I can be your sister too (my actual sister is gay, so I think I have this supportive sister thing down).  I will come to your wedding, graduation, or any big events you have! (Or I'll just support you here from Arkansas lol)

And if for some reason you are a homophobic and/or transphobic piece of shit, please kindly unfollow me.  You're not welcome here, and I'm not even sorry about it.

To end this chapter: watch One Day at a Time!!  It's one of my favorite shows, and it deserves so much love!