La Cruz que + Pesa
Description
Muchos de los que padecen VIH o la enfermedad del SIDA sufren a lo largo de su vida, a pesar de que existen avances médicos que involucran tratamientos físicos y psicológicos que podrían permitirles llevar una vida normal. Estas personas, temen pedir ayuda y prefieren esconder su condición con el único fin de no ser rechazados debido los prejuicios que erróneamente se han creado en torno al VIH. La cruz que + pesa es un corto que pretende reflejar la discriminación impulsada desde prejuicios religiosos. La iglesia católica como institución, tiene una influencia poderosa en determinadas masas, la política y en la sociedad. La mayoría de las veces sus recomendaciones y estrategias para prevenir la propagación del virus está basada en premisas discriminatorias y críticas de los modos de vida de los seres humanos. Una actitud totalmente opuesta a las enseñanzas de Jesús. Discriminar a una persona con VIH o con SIDA porque la iglesia continúe etiquetando erróneamente esta condición y sus contextos, no le permitirá a los afectados superarse y enfrentar las adversidades. Más aún, quedará derrotado para poder mantener sus relaciones amorosas, de trabajo, amistades, en fin, toda su vida. Vivimos en un mundo que avanza tecnológicamente y a una velocidad imperceptible. Sin embargo siguen existiendo prejuicios de tiempos muy antiguos que nos impiden avanzar en el descubrimiento de la verdadera esencia del ser humano.
Many of those who are HIV+ or have AIDS struggle during their lifetime, even though nowadays medical treatments allow them to have a normal life. Fear of rejection usually forces these people to hide their condition, as prejudices built up around HIV during decades prevails. The heaviest cross pretends to reflect on discrimination coming from religion. The catholic church as an institution has a strong influence in the masses, politics and society. Most of the teachings and lectures given to stop spreading the virus are based on wrong facts and unfair criticism about people life styles. Almost completely opposite to Jesus teachings. If people continues discriminating HIV or AIDS patients only because church is putting wrong labels on this condition, we are only going to affect them more. They won’t be able to fight and stay strong to deal with the adversities. These people are going to be crushed and left powerless to maintain their love lives, work, friendships, and everything else. We live in a world moving way fast technologically speaking. However we are still following these old judgments that keep us from discovering the true essence of humanity.
Many of those who are HIV+ or have AIDS struggle during their lifetime, even though nowadays medical treatments allow them to have a normal life. Fear of rejection usually forces these people to hide their condition, as prejudices built up around HIV during decades prevails. The heaviest cross pretends to reflect on discrimination coming from religion. The catholic church as an institution has a strong influence in the masses, politics and society. Most of the teachings and lectures given to stop spreading the virus are based on wrong facts and unfair criticism about people life styles. Almost completely opposite to Jesus teachings. If people continues discriminating HIV or AIDS patients only because church is putting wrong labels on this condition, we are only going to affect them more. They won’t be able to fight and stay strong to deal with the adversities. These people are going to be crushed and left powerless to maintain their love lives, work, friendships, and everything else. We live in a world moving way fast technologically speaking. However we are still following these old judgments that keep us from discovering the true essence of humanity.
