To the editor:

Recently, an antiquated, hateful and unconstitutional law regarding homosexuality was inexplicably left on the books during a purge of old laws here in Kansas. While many have decried this omission as homophobic and a disgrace, others have quoted scripture to justify a continued assault on non-heterosexuals.

While I deeply respect anyone’s personal or religious views, I feel compelled to point out that there are many verses in the Bible that fundamentalists conveniently ignore, which to me indicates they selectively pick verses to justify their bigotry against gays and lesbians.

Such as: “Women should be silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak, but should be submissive, as the law also says.” (1 Corinthians 14:34) “For whatsoever man he be that hath a blemish, he shall not approach: a blind man, or a lame, or he that hath a flat nose, or anything superfluous.” (Leviticus 21:18) So, if you’re handicapped or have acne, you can’t go into church.  “And ye shall overthrow their altars, and break their pillars, and burn their groves with fire; and ye shall hew down the graven images of their gods, and destroy the names of them out of that place.” (Deuteronomy 12:3) So go and burn down every synagogue, mosque or other building that isn’t a Christian church. It’s OK. God said to do it.

I can “cut and paste” intolerant and hateful passages all day, but you get the idea. If you’re going to quote scripture to condemn people, you had better quote them ALL and condemn everyone equally.