Random Existentialism

This blog was always supposed to be purely visual and represent what is in my mind, however some thing have to be expressed in words and not some images. Thus, I have to break that promise of keeping the content visual and have a good rant, verbally.

The events in Orlando that happened not too long ago have made a rippling effect all over the media. Daily prayers, daily support of the victims, their families, the LGBTQIA community. I am with them wholly and bravely. I stand as an ally from a country that has way too many people whose words break my heart with every single comment that I read online. I speak about Lithuania.

I have noticed several articles on the social media commemorating the victims of the shootings and also praising the bravery of Muslims, who have to once again stand against the claims of terrorism for the whole religious community. I was content, that finally my country, which has for many years been extremely homophobic and racist, began the journey towards progress, equality, and human rights for all humans. Not only the selected white, Christian, cis-gender, heterosexual community. My joy did not last too long. I started reading the comments. My body shaking, tears falling down my cheeks. Words full of hate, words filled with death wishes, curses, celebration of the shooter. I feel sickened and I do not understand. Why cannot people accept the society as it is? The people that are just like others?

Couple of weeks ago Lithuania hel a Gay Pride Parade. In most of the developed countries it’s a day to celebrate love, equality, humanity. It also symbolises a day where a marginalised and often harrased community can enjoy themselves without fear of being attacked. However, the groups on Facebook talked about “attack on religious rights”, “agressive homosexual agenda”, “perversion”, and “attack on the moral values, children”. Once again, I do not understand why people react this way? Why cannot a group of people that have been oppressed for centuries, that have not been able to show their love to each other simply live their life?

I hear the argument – “I am fine with homosexuals, as long as they do not show themselves in public or celebrate their lifestyle” – and it is so wrong and shallow-minded. We live in the world where heterosexuality is celebrated and accepted every day. Almost all love stories on television are about a man and a woman. So many countries still not allow the equality of marriage. In our society it is acceptable for a heterosexual couple to openly make-out in public but not for a homosexual couple to even hold hands or show any sign of affection. Otherwise they will be shamed and criticised for displaying “perversion”. Is that equality? Is that not pushing heterosexual agenda?

Now, I cannot talk on behalf of a great and colourful community, as I do not belong in the main LGBT community, I am only the lone “A” in the letter scramble. I am an ally and and  an ace.. I am privileged and not attacked. I feel guilty for that privilege, because I cannot share it with others. I can only speak and support. Discuss and see the value in every single person, no matter sexuality, gender, race, religion.