There are individuals who live in fear of showing their true identity to the world because they simply fear that society will not accept them because they have a different sexual orientation. Society claims that individuals should be able to be proud of who they are, but yet they judge homosexuals for being different. People are taught not to judge others based on their race or religion, so why do they continue to discriminate against homosexuals? The homosexual subculture is not accepted by society, it is despised and misjudged; however, they are human beings and deserve to be treated equally. Religion is an important aspect of why society believes homosexuality is wrong and should not be accepted. Individuals who are against the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community because of their religion believe that “homosexuality is a horrendous transgression of God's plan” (Bawer 74). They consider them sinners because they go against God's original intention; relationships should be between a man and a woman. Nia Augustin is a member of the Christian community and believes that supporting or being homosexual goes against her religious beliefs. In his interview, Augustin said, "I was told that the purpose of a man and a woman being together is to reproduce, but a homosexual couple can't do that, so it's not from God." Homosexuality is sinful and wrong in the eyes of religious individuals because it involves sex that does not produce life. However, it is ironic that individuals who use contraceptives to prevent them from creating another life are not deemed cruel by society. Even though homosexuals cannot have children, they are still people and deserve to be treated equally. LGBT people are... at the heart of the card... the ability to feel like they belong in this world. Works CitedAugustin, Nia. “Your opinion on homosexuality.” Telephone interview. November 14, 2013.Baker, Jean M. How Homophobia Hurts Children: Cultivating Diversity at Home, School, and Community. New York: Harrington Park, 2002. Print.Bawer, Bruce. A Seat at the Table: The Gay Individual in American Society. New York: Poseidon, 1993. Print.Garcia, Vanessa. "Be different." Telephone interview. November 10, 2013."Mission." Gay-Straight Alliance Network. GSA Network, 2009. Web. November 17, 2013. Observation conducted by Sahian Cruz. Dust Springs, GA. November 09, 2013. Savin-Williams, Ritch C. Mom, Dad, I'm Gay: How Families Negotiate Coming Out. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 2001. Print.Williams, John. "Be different." Telephone interview. November 14. 2013.