The Stonewall Riots of 1969

The Stonewall Riots took place in New York City in 1969.  Gay and lesbian groups, advocating for equal rights, marched around Greenwich Village and converged at the Stonewall Inn, located in one of the only gay parts of town.  This marked the first time that gay and lesbian groups had fought back against the discrimination to which they were subjected.  In this anonymous photograph, a group of protesters are speaking out for their rights. (The battle between monotheism and homosexuality)  The Gay men and women are fearless in displaying their sexuality to the general public.   With gay feelings and smiles on their faces, the homosexual community made a statement to the straight community that they were no longer “in the closet.”  As one can tell by their attitudes, they are proud of who they are and would like to let everyone else know it.

One of the greatest sources of hatred toward homosexuals is the scripture of the Bible.  Christians are highly intolerant of gays and are the main contributors to the discrimination against homosexuals in the United States.   Religious groups, also including Jews and Muslims, have been the predominant proponents of laws forbidding homosexual marriage.  Due to what they read in scripture, marriage should be between a man and a woman, with no exceptions.  Christians steadfastly fight to outlaw gay rights at every opportunity.  Ironically, 30 precent of Catholic priests have been involved in homosexual behavior, but most are too afraid to speak out because they will receive ridicule. (The battle between monotheism and homosexuality) Nevertheless, as seen in the Stonewall Riots of 1969, gays fought, and still fight, against the stubborn religious groups that deny them their civil rights.