Am I a BIGOT for having an opinion?? Re: GAYS What do YOU think?

Question

Okay, I work in a college that is very liberal, I'm one of few Christians here (even though it's a Christian college) Here's my thing, I am doing a speech for class against gay marriage. This is my personal opinion, that's all. Now, I don't hate gays, I've had gay friends, boss's and even relatives, all of whom I love I just don't agree with their choice of lifestyle (and yes, it is a choice to act upon the sin of sexual immorality) BUT, a professor here told me that I was narrow-minded and a bigot for having this opinion. I think he is wrong. I have strong beliefs and yet he (and others on yahoo answers ) seem to think I'm a hater because I think homesexuality is wrong, I agree with God Almighty when it comes to homosexuality. So, am I a bigot?

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Wounded Duck – my opinion and how I got it is none of your business.

Wbrian - I’ve done my research and I’m sticking to my guns. Our founding fathers sure wouldn’t have agreed with it because they wanted this country to be based on the laws of God. There is freedom of religion and speech and whatnot, but that’s because God gives free will and as our founding fathers followed Gods law, so they gave freedom for persecution even if it is things they do not agree with. You can be gay and not be shot for it basically. But as a nation, we were based on CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES> But now, we have people coming into this country and the younger generations (including mine) crying out for the right to change what our country was built on. That’s like going into a country that has built it’s nation on Buddha and throwing him out and changing everything their ancestors did to fit their “needs”. You are justifying the wrong to be right ....that opens a gateway for trouble.

Alnzack – do you even know what a bigot is??



And for the record....I KNOW that I am not a bigot. I have strong views that I will not sway from, but in no way, shape or form do I not allow others to have an opinion. I respect other opinions whether or not I agree.....I have a brother-in-law who is gay by the way (he's an AMAZING cook) and I absolutley love him....do I approve of his lifestyle??? NO way....but it doesn't make me love him any less.

Answer 1

The Lefties say, "On, my! You can't say those things! You are a bigot! God is a bigot! We need to shut you up and get God out of the picture entirely!"

Stick to your guns. You are not a bigot.

Answer 2

I strongly disagree with your opinion, and I do think that you should continue to do research in the area. The simple point is: there are two levels of marriage. One is religious - and that one can never be touched by law. No church would be forced to recognize gay marriage that didn't want to. It is perfectly within your right to maintain that status quo and anyone who tells you that THAT is wrong, I'll stand by your side and fight with you.

However, the second side of marriage is legal. It is a contract between two people who agree to the rights and responsibilities of caring for one another. Inheritence rights, medical decisions, and potential tax benefits are some things that government has added to the otherwise spiritual realm of marriage.

As a society, we strengthen marriage when we encourage more individuals to take on the responsibility of marriage. Gay and lesbians (mostly gay men) are constantly criticized for being promiscuous. Here we have a group of them saying, we are asking for the rights and responsibilities that marriage entails, and yet, as a nation, we say, "No." To me, this inherently takes away the right to make the "promiscuous" arguement.

Thus, it is your right to believe everything you believe regarding homosexuality. But it is not your right to expand your religious beliefs into the realm of law. I belong to a mainstreat Christian Church (Anglo-Catholic) and our church performs commitment ceremonies. I think it's great that gay couples can stand before God and make a commitment to each other. It ties people together in a way that requires them to work things out when times get tough.

Again, are you a bigot? Tough question. Opinions are one thing. Bigotry is deeper than opinions. A lot of it depends on how you treat your fellow man. If you can have this discussion respectfully, then I would say that you are not bigoted.

What I ask of you is do dig deeper and find me legitimate LEGAL reasons against gay marriage. You and your church can believe and act in any way you wish. That has no effect on the legalities of the issue. Find me real, hard evidence (not Biblical, because that isn't law, and we can read it in different ways) that the 14th Amendment (see below) doesn't grant equal protection for all Americans, and I'll continue to discuss (please note the word 'privileges' - vital in a legal discussion).

Good day.

NOTE TO BIG MAMA:

It would be very easy to say: "I don't hate Christians, I just don't like them stuffing their lifestyle down my throat and recruiting children."

You just used a bigoted statement. No matter the group you put in place of gays or Christians, what you just wrote will always sound bigoted. "I don't hate Jews, but..." "I don't hate Blacks, but..."

Answer 3

No I don't think so, and anyone who can read can find it in the bible what is said about it. You are not alone in what you think and it does not mean you are a bigot. Now a days people don't want to hear any opinions or thoughts unless it goes along with what they want to hear this is how a lot of people have their way of thinking and feeling changed. They work in your head and make some people feel guilty and question their own thinking. I personally don't care what others think I know what I think and feel and I don't hate gays I just don't want their lifestyle crammed down my throat or to see them recruiting young people.

Answer 4

Sounds like typical academia these days. If you don't agree with me you are ignorant. It is the professor who has the problem. He has the right to disagree with your opinions, but it doesn't make his opinions more valid. The biggest problem with educational elitism is that rather than debate you on the merits of the issue, they would rather try to denigrate you as a hatemonger. Just take heart in the idea that only small minded people resort to name calling when their points are challenged.

Just noticed I didn't really answer your question. No in my opinion you are not a bigot.

Answer 5

I think you've thought it out and are dedicated to your religion and you are entitled to your personal opinion. That doesn't necessarily make you a bigot. I'm speaking very generally here.

I think your professor is trying to make a point and expand your mind, maybe, but I am surprised that a professor of all people would be so quick to slap the label of "bigot" on you.

One of the whole points of college, in my mind, is to experience a variety of different opinions. The professor should understand that.

Answer 6

I dont think you are a bigot. Many people share your viewpoint, its just not a very PC one at the moment. I think its great that you stick to your convictions, but you re going to run into this problem a lot.
I dont agree with you, but I believe you have every right to think what you like. Dont listen to your professor, your opinion is as valid as his. And if he feels so strongly, let him debate your views. I dont believe there is a right and wrong on this issue.

Remember , hate the sin, but LOVE the sinner.

Answer 7

You aren't a bigot, you are one of those who feel that the Bible states that marriage is between a woman and a man. While I do disagree with your opinion, I respect that you have one.

A bigot would be someone who hates gays.

P.S. Your professor is the one with the narrow-mind. If we all had the same opinions, how boring would that be?

Answer 8

This is a very hot button issue around here. I don't agree with calling a same sex union a marriage, because I think that goes against the definition of marriage.

I also don't think the bible clearly states that homosexuality is a sin.
Some of that Old Testament stuff is too vague to apply to current times.

Answer 9

bigot- One fanatically devoted to one's own group, religion, race, or politics and intolerant of those who differ.

So, you're not a bigot for having an opinion. But are you a bigot? People throw the word around rather easily. Simply disagreeing with a topic doesn't make you a bigot. Being fanatically loyal to your cause and being intolerant makes you a bigot.

I don't know you well enough to know if you qualify.

Answer 10

You're not a bigot for having an opinion. You're a 'bigot' because you, apparently, have the 'wrong' opinion. Because you do not toe the homosexual agenda line, you are, de facto, a bigot, according to the liberals.

Because once they label you 'bigot' they can dismiss all your reasons and logic, because they are then 'better' than you are.

It's the liberal tactic. Call you names and then dismiss your arguments. I'm sure you are also a 'racist' and a 'sexist' and 'intolerant', etc.

Answer 11

You are not a bigot for having an opinion.

If you CHOOSE to walk around with a sign that says "god hates fags" then you are a bigot.

If you CHOOSE to allow your hate or misunderstanding of another lifestyle or culture as base for a "campaign" to promote INEQUALITY then you are a bigot.

It's shameful your bible cannot teach you the most simple lesson in life. To be yourself is NOT a CHOICE, it is a REQUIREMENT.

Live and let live...