Cultures & Groups - 19 June 2006

Is it better to tolerate homophobia, or to fight it?


I used to say 'fight it'; I don't take abuse from anyone, even though this just lead to bitter arguments in which neither side was ever going to back down.
Then last summer I went to a gay pride parade. The streets were liend with GLBT people and their supporters. The parade was FAB-U-LOUS. Walking behind the last carnival float were three fundamentalist Christians with placards of condemnation. Not a single person in the crowd reacted; nobody challenged their right to hold their opinion - we all knew how it felt to be a minority, and we showed them the same respect that we wanted for ourselves. It was the proudest moment of my life.

2006-06-19 22:51:02 · 25 answers · asked by Alex should be working 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I have been friends with this guy for eight years or longer, we have pretty much been through everything. From the murder of his parent, to the fact he was the first person I came "out" to about my sexuality. In fact, the only reason I did so was because I thought I was falling in love with him. Well, I did fall in love with him to some degree. What exactly that means is beyond me at the moment, easier to not think about it.

Okay, let's make a list
-He has stripped naked for me on more than one occasion.
-Gotten under my blankets and laid on me in nothing but boxers.
-Shown me videos of himself having sex with girls.
-Told me he loves me, though in which manner. Who knows.

Okay, he is straight. As far as I know, far as he has told me over and over again. Though, he has never said no to my suggestion of sex between the two of us. Seemed more curious than anything. But he seems to be afraid it will turn him gay, which I understand the want to not be. I'm confused by all of it.

2006-06-19 22:12:23 · 9 answers · asked by Soelk 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

how would you re-act?And this question is targeted to any and all regardless of your own sexuality.

Imagine dating a woman for several months and suddenly, regardless of how you found out, you discovered she was really a he.Or all of that is reverse.You were dating a man who you discover down the road is really a woman.

This has happened before to a guy who dated a guy he thought was a girl and to a girl who dated a girl she thought was a guy.And it probably happens more often then you might think.How would you re-act?

Man who identified as a woman that was murdered:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwen_Araujo

Woman who identified as a man that was murdered:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_Teena

Both dated someone of the same sex and their partners thought they were the opposite sex until they found out later.I have mixed feelings on this and would like to hear your thoughts....

2006-06-19 20:37:03 · 24 answers · asked by EasterBunny 5 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-06-19 20:35:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-06-19 19:44:44 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I read the lyrics to the spoof song "I'm an Emo Kid" and it seems like "...cheap imitation of goth..." is dead-on.
I thought I didn't know what an Emo Kid is, but of course I have seen them everywhere- I just thought it was this generation carrying over Goth.

So what's really the difference? (Besides that maybe emo's are more wannabe)

2006-06-19 19:29:06 · 4 answers · asked by sundrizzler 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-06-19 19:19:47 · 11 answers · asked by taylor♥ 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

and go to church and get married, and live a normal straight life.
(hmmm. interesting question.)

2006-06-19 19:19:22 · 27 answers · asked by Parris 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I'm talking about, the unending public displays of affection, and the countless str8 sex scenes in the media?

2006-06-19 19:16:03 · 13 answers · asked by WEIRDRELATIVES 5 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I broke up with my boyfriend about a month ago, and we still talk, and know he's talking to other guys, and I know the guys he is talking too, and I feel like a made a mistake but I don't like him at all! is it because I havn't found a guy yet? I don't know what to do!

2006-06-19 19:10:13 · 18 answers · asked by sunny26952000 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Ok first off, you cannot speak for god,...sorry but only he says what's on his mind and if you want to bring the bible into it, why dont you check out what it says about judging,...everyone is equal, and for you to look around and point your finger at what you consider to be wrong is anything BUT being close to god. You guys always want to tell others how to be good christians but the people that need the most work are the hateful ones like you. STOP judging and STOP trying to act like god. You do not make the rules, you cannot punish without receiving it later on and most of all you cannot speak for god, so just shut your hetero mouths.

2006-06-19 18:49:22 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

what is the mean by country birth?

2006-06-19 18:31:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Honestly, I just want to get people's opinion on this.

2006-06-19 18:05:57 · 12 answers · asked by collegedebt 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-06-19 18:03:15 · 20 answers · asked by good knower 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I hate myself because I'm half arab. My hair and beard are very thick and I have a big nose. I wish I was white.

2006-06-19 17:32:07 · 27 answers · asked by RockinPhil 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-06-19 17:31:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-06-19 16:33:17 · 2 answers · asked by ? 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

ok, if ur a guy, but goes out with a male to female transgendered and u have sex with them, are u gay??

2006-06-19 15:38:08 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

yet females are not....

2006-06-19 15:28:24 · 13 answers · asked by namakota 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

If someone says, "Scientology is gay" or "Ryan Cabrera's songs are gay" does it insult the gay community?

I wish not to hear defensive answers for Scientology and Ryan Cabrera. I only found those quotes on the web.

2006-06-19 14:53:40 · 29 answers · asked by Spyke 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

okay, i am 20 years old and i am feeling a bit confused right now. i do find both guys and girls attractive, but does this make me gay? bi? its a feeling that i can't explain. i haven't really been in many relationships - is that why i can't tell? also, what are some signs that i can show another lesbian that i may be one as well. please help!

2006-06-19 14:37:46 · 25 answers · asked by Confused about life 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

You can list more than one band or singer

2006-06-19 14:33:12 · 16 answers · asked by Strange Design 5 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I know that in the USA there are several telecommunications companies that offer relay services for the deaf, I'm wondering if it is the same in Ireland?

2006-06-19 14:20:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

CAnt they wait till they got married??? are they gonna abort if one find his girl get pregnant??? do u think the girls parent will take an action to their "beloved daughter like whipping???

2006-06-19 14:16:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-06-19 14:14:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-06-19 14:14:42 · 3 answers · asked by junglee 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

If you are and have MSN add me. nobodysweetrebel492 @ hotmail . com

I know this is weird and random.

2006-06-19 13:51:11 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

How is it that you can actually believe you are going to heaven or that you are living a rightious life I know jesus loves everyone but that does not mean that everyone is going to heaven the worst sinner in the world if there is such a thing is loved by jesus and can still make it to heaven but only if he repents before it is to late but if he or she doesn't they are going to h e l l so how do you think that you can live this way and still make it too heaven and how can you ask for god concent in marriage if he already feels it is an abomination

2006-06-19 13:45:02 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

http://craigslist.org (for those who don't know what it is)

2006-06-19 13:27:43 · 3 answers · asked by oaksterdamhippiechick 5 in Other - Cultures & Groups

we have talked about it and she really wants to do just that, but we dont know how to go about it,, we have been married 12 years and are solid about our relationship but have never done that,, girls any suggestions

2006-06-19 13:25:17 · 15 answers · asked by scottfamilytribe 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender