Religion: what a compelling and interesting argument it brings. So many things can be justified through religion and the biggest flaw in their argument is that it is totally based on interpretation. Yes, technically all of the “rules” are written in the bible and should be obeyed by its followers, but how each follower takes and interprets what it’s saying. 

The organization that I chose is the American Family Association and its mission is “to inform, equip, and activate individuals and families to transform American culture and to give aid to the church, here and abroad, in its calling to fulfill the Great Commission” (AFA). While this seems like a semi-decent mission, as you start to delve into the values you realize very quickly that this organization is spewing hidden hateful messages. 

From the home page, the first article you see is titled “Christians should boycott Disney’s ‘Lightyear’…  Disney has gone ‘all in’ in supporting the LGBTQ lifestyle” (AFA). They begin the article by stating the Parental Rights in Education Bill, which prevents K-3 public schools from “spewing pro-gay pro-transgender propaganda” (AFA), was a win for all parents everywhere. They then start to use phrases like “rabid LGBTQ left” to further support their argument that parents now need to boycott the Disney movie because it involves a same-sex gendered kissing scene. 

I think the largest issue with the argument the AFA makes is that they have no concrete or valid evidence to support what they’re saying. The only basis they make is that it is wrong and should be opposed, but they never give the reasoning for why. They just assume their readers will know that LGBTQ should not be supported because their religion supports it, but that is just their interpretation of Christianity and the bible, which creates a lot of holes in their argument. There are plenty of Christian churches and priests and followers across the nation that support the bible and God while still believing that LGBTQ is okay and supporting those who identify as such. 

This website as a whole has so many fallacies weaved within its arguments and opinions. So many of the perspectives and views they are trying to push are completely based on their own interpretations of what their religion is and what everyone should follow. There was no concrete evidence given to support their arguments, and because of this, the AFA failed in its logical appeals. 

https://www.afa.net/the-stand/culture/2022/03/christians-should-boycott-disneys-lightyear