how did the rainbow become associated with gay pride?

Question

and no im not gay, i think its nasty

Answer 1

I don't know, cuz god didn't give it to them. And when Ham bu**fu**ed his drunken dad Noah, there was no rainbow appearing, but Noah cursed his son Ham royally. It goes on for most the chapter. Nope, rainbow does not protect homosexuality. Sodom and Omorrah happened AFTER the flood, so think about that one.
ANYWAY< A NATURAL rainbow has 7 stripes, just like the days of the week. Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet/Purple. And yes, you can really differentiate between the blue and indigo.
So the gay flag is waving an UNnatural rainbow. How appropriate.

Answer 2

The rainbow flag, sometimes called 'the freedom flag', has been used as a symbol of gay and lesbian pride since the 1970s. The different colors symbolize diversity in the gay community, and the flag is often used as a symbol of gay pride in gay rights marches. It originated in the United States, but is now used around the world.

The rainbow flag was first used to symbolize gay pride and diversity by San Francisco artist Gilbert Baker; as of 2006, it currently consists of six colored stripes of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. It is most commonly flown with the red stripe on top, as the colors appear in a natural rainbow.

Answer 3

It's not really polite to say that you think it's "nasty"... you don't even have to tell anyone what your sexuality is....
big shocker - we don't care.

Now, on to the subject of Rainbows... it think they are "nasty" or at least tacky... but they are in place for a reason.

There are gay people from every race and culture. There are gay people who come in every color of the rainbow... get it... good.

Now - this is important to remember because in Iraq, a person can be executed in the street just for "looking gay". We can see why Iraq is not such a hot example of a well-working society.... keep that in mind when you are voting in American politics or donating to a cause at your church.

Answer 4

It wasn't at first. Rainbows were a sign of diversity in the 70's , but many heteros assumed that since the sterotypical gay was always happy the rainbow was a perfect sign for gays.

Answer 5

Yes it really upsets me, it was the symbol used by billy graham and his "expect a miricle" years ago, and was used by our religous group for a long time also. But after the gay movement used it, we had to change it, so there would be no confusion.

We of course do accept all people into our church, but do believe the lifestyle is not acceptable

Answer 6

The rainbow is a symbol of diversity (i.e. the spectrum of color). People should respect others' diversity, thus the rainbow is a symbol that says that.

Answer 7

"Wierd Relatives" answered this question quite well.

I would just like to add that homosexuality is no more "nasty" than heterosexuality, and that your curiosity about gay culture combined with your obvious homophobia makes me wonder if you yourself are closeted and need to seek out a supportive community of people who will love you no matter who/what you are.

Answer 8

I remember it being about diversity, based on the diverse colours of the rainbow.

Answer 9

If you think being gay is nasty, then why the question about our colors???

Answer 10

Yeah I do too. But it's like it's in their own gay world.

Answer 11

http://jasewells.com/gayicons/#rainbow