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<p>Being elected to a public office after campaigning as an out LGBTQ individual reflects an absolute sense of confidence in one's selfThe result also reflects society's general acceptance of the individual's capabilities to administer and govern regardless of sexual orientation or other distinguishing personal characteristicsUndoubtedly, the individual likely faced a certain degree of homophobia, abuse, intolerance and hatred in pursuit of their elected position - and they overcame this hostility.</p>
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<p>Greek philosophers laid much of the early foundations of Western philosophy and scienceTheir process of debate in politics and law remain a means of instruction and process todayThe goal in such is to establish an ethical based system of living and governance based on human reason rather than doctrine or belief.</p>
  
<p>This list of individuals represents the important role of visible participation of minorities in elected governmentIt is advantageous that visible minorities be a part of the decision-making body that sets the agenda, determines policy, and establishes the social construct of the collective whole.</p>
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<p>These same Greek philosophers dealt extensively and explicitly with the notion and presence of same-sex loveAs a result, more modern views on homosexuality have led to the development of expressions such as ‘Greek Principles’, whereby such love results in obtaining moral wisdom and strength.  Ancient writings also, however, distinguish between physical love and spiritual love, where the beauty of the soul is placed above the beauty of the body.</p>
  
<p>For many, the argument is made that being LGBTQ is only one element of their personal being.  Other qualities come to the fore in an election campaign that can trump or reinforce the individual's capabilities to hold the elected officeThis is, of course, trueNevertheless, the LGBTQ community needs role models, mentors and leaders to act as examples of what can be accomplished regardless of sexual orientation.</p>
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<p>Greek celebration of male love has endured in its contribution to liberal behaviour and governmentToday’s LGBTQ rights movements rely specifically on the tents of Greek philosophy, as do all movements for individual and equal rightsIn addition, the poetry of [[Sappho]] is some of the earliest known romantic writings and began the notion that poetry could be the means of both conveying and manipulating emotional love – it remains a foundation of romantic writing today.</p>
  
<p>To read their fascinating biographies [[First Out Elected Politicians|'''CLICK HERE''']]</p>
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<p>Lack of documentation often prohibits any concrete notion of homosexual behavior amongst these Greek philosophers.  However, they each support it in their writings and their is confirmation of their same-sex relationships.  The listed notable contemporary scholars of the Greek philosophers are, or were, acknowledged homosexuals.  To see the list and read their fascinating biographies [[Greek Philosophers and Their LGBTQ Scholars|'''CLICK HERE''']]</p>
  
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]

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DID YOU KNOW?

GREEK PHILOSOPHERS AND THEIR LGBTQ SCHOLARS

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Greek philosophers laid much of the early foundations of Western philosophy and science. Their process of debate in politics and law remain a means of instruction and process today. The goal in such is to establish an ethical based system of living and governance based on human reason rather than doctrine or belief.

These same Greek philosophers dealt extensively and explicitly with the notion and presence of same-sex love. As a result, more modern views on homosexuality have led to the development of expressions such as ‘Greek Principles’, whereby such love results in obtaining moral wisdom and strength. Ancient writings also, however, distinguish between physical love and spiritual love, where the beauty of the soul is placed above the beauty of the body.

Greek celebration of male love has endured in its contribution to liberal behaviour and government. Today’s LGBTQ rights movements rely specifically on the tents of Greek philosophy, as do all movements for individual and equal rights. In addition, the poetry of Sappho is some of the earliest known romantic writings and began the notion that poetry could be the means of both conveying and manipulating emotional love – it remains a foundation of romantic writing today.

Lack of documentation often prohibits any concrete notion of homosexual behavior amongst these Greek philosophers. However, they each support it in their writings and their is confirmation of their same-sex relationships. The listed notable contemporary scholars of the Greek philosophers are, or were, acknowledged homosexuals. To see the list and read their fascinating biographies CLICK HERE

Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles See Here


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