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Letters to Levon the Christian Lion: #24
Dear Levon,
I live here as an embassy intern because The Netherlands produces a lot of the latest technologies that not only revolutionizes the world, but also sets a new basic standard in living today. One of the latest technologies they have invented was wi-fi, which expanded internet access to the masses. The Netherlands also produces semiconductors, chips, and other components for today's electronics around the world. They also produce ideas and solutions that the world has universally adopted as well. For example, The Netherlands is known for their tall houses to accommodate large families, so the world has followed suit with that. Because of this, the Armenian government continues to express deep interest in importing many things and ideas from this country.
This country is one of the fewest countries on Earth that has the most progressive LGBTQ laws, which is evident in how the Dutch people think and innovate. For example, instead of gender-segregated public restrooms, there are self-cleaning stalls with sinks for individuals to use. Due to taxes around the world going lower gradually, the public stalls require a small payment to use to help make up for that. This idea also helps save space as well, since The Netherlands can be a population-dense country.
Now back in Armenia, as you know, there's no LGBTQ laws and sadly, LGBTQ people get outed easily there. But here in The Netherlands, they don't do that. When I explained to Blitz Fox, a Dutch G-52, about Romans 6:1-3 in the context involving the LGBTQ, he said that he and many Dutch do not think this way, because it's blatantly considered discrimination in the Dutch culture. Instead, the Dutch approaches this issue with holistic solutions to make sure those who are part of that community, including those who identify as nonbinary, are included in society where they can still work and enjoy life. The self-cleaning public restroom stalls are examples of a holistic solution that LGBTQ people and people not part of that are okay with.
So what do you think about the Dutch handling of the LGBTQ community by showing acceptance without telling them that their lifestyles need to change? The Netherlands is a secular nation that seeks universal solutions, despite being a nation that is also built on Christian foundations.
Narek Gevorgyan, age 23, (wolf)
The Hague, South Holland, The Netherlands
Levon's reply:
Dear Narek:
This is a tough topic for me because I'm not just a G-52, but also an Armenian priest. I am sworn to uphold the Bible and its values. However, I do understand that it varies from culture to culture; the Lord made the world unique, and He embraces diversity. This is why He confused everybody's languages and scattered them apart, forcing the Tower of Babel to remain unfinished. They disobeyed His commands to spread out, so He did something to force them to obey Him.
You mentioned Romans 6:1-3; here is what that says:
What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase?
2 By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?
3 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?
In other words, if you are a follower of Christ, there is no reason to do anything that goes against His principles. Just because you are saved doesn't mean you can do whatever you want. It means you are to follow Christ's example that He set, and His instructions that He gave us all, and He very clearly condemns LGBTQ . I'm sorry; that's just the way it is. However, I do not say that to be judgmental, for the Word also says, "Do not judge, or you, too, will be judged."
The Bible is the true Word of God and does not have double standards. It just seems like one thing gets in the way of another one. If the purpose of the Dutch approach is to show acceptance, love, and kindness to everybody, then they are actually doing something right. However, I hold true to my beliefs, and always will, but I can't shove it down one's throat. The best way to minister to crowds like that, I think, is to ease into it. Show these people love, kindness, and gentleness while you explain to them why God frowns on these ideas. Don't stare them in the face and scream at them; they'll ignore you and call you a liar. (This is why I have issues with street preachers, but that's a discussion for another day.)
Having said that, I do not have an issue with the idea you mentioned, in which people pay a small fee to use the public restrooms, since they can only hold one person at a time (although this is a sensitive topic for me, too; the Bible is my job, day in and day out, but even I have my flaws). It cuts down on awkward restroom conversations for one thing. It also generates extra revenue for the business. So your home nation is taking the first logical step. The next step is emphasizing that if nobody is to be discriminated against, that doesn't just include LGBTQ people. It also includes the rest of us who do not identify with that crowd.
I do hope that helps; if not, let me know where I made an error and I will fix it. I thank you for writing to me, and may the Lord bless you, your family, and your country, The Netherlands.
In His Service,
Father Levon Zakaryan, a.k.a. Levon the Christian Lion
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Letters to Levon the Christian Lion: #24
Dear Levon,
I live here as an embassy intern because The Netherlands produces a lot of the latest technologies that not only revolutionizes the world, but also sets a new basic standard in living today. One of the latest technologies they have invented was wi-fi, which expanded internet access to the masses. The Netherlands also produces semiconductors, chips, and other components for today's electronics around the world. They also produce ideas and solutions that the world has universally adopted as well. For example, The Netherlands is known for their tall houses to accommodate large families, so the world has followed suit with that. Because of this, the Armenian government continues to express deep interest in importing many things and ideas from this country.
This country is one of the fewest countries on Earth that has the most progressive LGBTQ laws, which is evident in how the Dutch people think and innovate. For example, instead of gender-segregated public restrooms, there are self-cleaning stalls with sinks for individuals to use. Due to taxes around the world going lower gradually, the public stalls require a small payment to use to help make up for that. This idea also helps save space as well, since The Netherlands can be a population-dense country.
Now back in Armenia, as you know, there's no LGBTQ laws and sadly, LGBTQ people get outed easily there. But here in The Netherlands, they don't do that. When I explained to Blitz Fox, a Dutch G-52, about Romans 6:1-3 in the context involving the LGBTQ, he said that he and many Dutch do not think this way, because it's blatantly considered discrimination in the Dutch culture. Instead, the Dutch approaches this issue with holistic solutions to make sure those who are part of that community, including those who identify as nonbinary, are included in society where they can still work and enjoy life. The self-cleaning public restroom stalls are examples of a holistic solution that LGBTQ people and people not part of that are okay with.
So what do you think about the Dutch handling of the LGBTQ community by showing acceptance without telling them that their lifestyles need to change? The Netherlands is a secular nation that seeks universal solutions, despite being a nation that is also built on Christian foundations.
Narek Gevorgyan, age 23, (wolf)
The Hague, South Holland, The Netherlands
Levon's reply:
Dear Narek:
This is a tough topic for me because I'm not just a G-52, but also an Armenian priest. I am sworn to uphold the Bible and its values. However, I do understand that it varies from culture to culture; the Lord made the world unique, and He embraces diversity. This is why He confused everybody's languages and scattered them apart, forcing the Tower of Babel to remain unfinished. They disobeyed His commands to spread out, so He did something to force them to obey Him.
You mentioned Romans 6:1-3; here is what that says:
What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase?
2 By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?
3 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?
In other words, if you are a follower of Christ, there is no reason to do anything that goes against His principles. Just because you are saved doesn't mean you can do whatever you want. It means you are to follow Christ's example that He set, and His instructions that He gave us all, and He very clearly condemns LGBTQ . I'm sorry; that's just the way it is. However, I do not say that to be judgmental, for the Word also says, "Do not judge, or you, too, will be judged."
The Bible is the true Word of God and does not have double standards. It just seems like one thing gets in the way of another one. If the purpose of the Dutch approach is to show acceptance, love, and kindness to everybody, then they are actually doing something right. However, I hold true to my beliefs, and always will, but I can't shove it down one's throat. The best way to minister to crowds like that, I think, is to ease into it. Show these people love, kindness, and gentleness while you explain to them why God frowns on these ideas. Don't stare them in the face and scream at them; they'll ignore you and call you a liar. (This is why I have issues with street preachers, but that's a discussion for another day.)
Having said that, I do not have an issue with the idea you mentioned, in which people pay a small fee to use the public restrooms, since they can only hold one person at a time (although this is a sensitive topic for me, too; the Bible is my job, day in and day out, but even I have my flaws). It cuts down on awkward restroom conversations for one thing. It also generates extra revenue for the business. So your home nation is taking the first logical step. The next step is emphasizing that if nobody is to be discriminated against, that doesn't just include LGBTQ people. It also includes the rest of us who do not identify with that crowd.
I do hope that helps; if not, let me know where I made an error and I will fix it. I thank you for writing to me, and may the Lord bless you, your family, and your country, The Netherlands.
In His Service,
Father Levon Zakaryan, a.k.a. Levon the Christian Lion
Letters to Levon the Christian Lion: #24
Levon's twenty-fourth letter, and one of the hardest questions he's ever had to answer.
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Blitz Fox: The Golden Rule is sacred you know. In my country, as stated earlier, we do not tell people about LGBTQ being a sin in any form whatsoever. If they can work and still live their own lives without putting others at harm, then they're normal.
Alpha: Same thing in Denmark. The world still remembers Putin deploying tactics on his own LGBTQ community that is reminiscent to that of the Nazis under Hitler. The world also remembers Museveni encouraging his citizens to partake in mass murder of the LGBTQ community. We all know that this is not how a Christian society operates.
Chuong: We all have to help each other make the world a better place for all. We have to make the world a wonderful place to raise families too.
Alpha: Same thing in Denmark. The world still remembers Putin deploying tactics on his own LGBTQ community that is reminiscent to that of the Nazis under Hitler. The world also remembers Museveni encouraging his citizens to partake in mass murder of the LGBTQ community. We all know that this is not how a Christian society operates.
Chuong: We all have to help each other make the world a better place for all. We have to make the world a wonderful place to raise families too.
Levon: All the more reasons I've found it harder than ever to minister to such crowds.
Super C: Just watch how you do it, though; it may set the app off. There is a reason we have all those tests going.
Levon: I know.
Super C: Just watch how you do it, though; it may set the app off. There is a reason we have all those tests going.
Levon: I know.
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