I had the opportunity to see Brokeback Mountain this afternoon. I can see why it's too much for some and maybe it is another "hollywood agenda" thing, but it's a film worth seeing; whether you're gay or straight. To be a civilized human being and to treat all people justly, it's pretty valuable to see. It will certainly make you think.
For me, I think I had to see it for a totally different reason than just the controversy. Even while on his deathbed breathing his last moments after a very undignified battle with AIDS, my brother wouldn't come out to me. Not that I asked, and really, it doesn't matter. But I can't help myself whenever there's a gay thing - movie/tv show/ whatever - I've got to see it. I feel like it's the only way I have left to connect to him and to finally get to know him. I think this movie really hit me b/c like my family, there was so much communicated through silence; for good and bad. And too much sadness, leads to great lonliness.
Where this puts me on the gay marriage issue, I don't know. Where this puts me in ministry and church planting, I don't know. I know it's ok to be a little confused and unsure, so I think that's where I'll be for awhile.
2 comments:
Hey there,
I'm sorry about your brother.
I'm glad you went to see Brokeback and that you're taking the time to think about some things it may have raised. I can totally see what you mmean about seeing/reading anything gay as a way to maybe keep a link with your brother.
I don't know what else to say except the fact that you mentioned you don't have the answers for everything just touched me in some way.
Thanks for posting this.
dude
no idea about your brother. Im so sorry!
I most likely will not see the movie. Not for any reason other than a love story doesn't really peak my movie going interest (gay or straight).
i live permenantly in the world of being unsure and confused. SO if somethign is wrong with that i am for sure going straight to hell. ;)
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