I hear this on here all the time. Can someone elaborate in DETAIL what exactly this means. I have an idea, but I'd be nice if it was more clear. It's not intended to persecute anyone, I'm just really curious.
2006-07-09 08:28:20 · 17 answers · asked by ockristy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
What's so different about our lifestyle? Working, going to school, volunteering, etc.. We're just like everyone else... besides the gay part. But then I don't really believe being gay is a lifestyle. :P
2006-07-09 08:32:06 · update #1
Hate: You find it disgusting, them disgusting, and don't want to be around them. You discriminate against them, make harsh jokes to and behind their back, and generally detest them. You will protest any rally that is in support of same-sex marriage and boycott companies that support the LGBT community. (See: Westboro Baptist Church)
Not agreeing: For whatever reason you don't like the idea of the lifestyle, but you more or less keep your opinions and ideas to yourself so as to not hurt their feelings. You might vote for a marriage ban, but you can still be friends with a person in the community and not want to spit on them every chance you get. (See: the Democratic party.)
2006-07-09 08:35:03 · answer #1 · answered by Belie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you're excellent. Homophobia is extra of an internalized prejudice. Hate speech is outward discrimination. the vast vast difference is that it really is an mind-set as against an action. i have heard that, like prejudice and discrimination, you possibly can properly be homophobic and not in any respect use hate speech, yet contrarywise, one can not use hate speech without being homophobic. i don't believe of it really is fullyyt real although.. i imagine there are some circumstances the position situaltional pressures can make a non-homophobic human being use hate speech. i'd say they are fairly different, fairly separate, yet they do overlap plenty. ?
2016-11-01 12:33:17 · answer #2 · answered by dopico 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a brother-in-law who thinks gays should have all the rights in the realm of employment and housing, believes that civil unions (but not marriage) should probably be allowed, but his biggest thing is....they shouldn't have sex with each other.
So what is this "lifestyle" everyone is talking about . (See my separate question on this, below).
But anyway, I think it is possible for someone to believe that living as a gay person, engaging in homosexual relationships (and sex) is wrong, and still not feel justified in killing, throwing stones, harassing, name calling, or depriving gay people of their rights.
I mean, I don't approve of the corporate America Republican "lifestyle," but I'd never kill one and hang him on a fence to rot. I think tha'ts the difference between not agreeing, and hating.
2006-07-09 08:34:56 · answer #3 · answered by michael941260 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a christian, I don't agree with LGBTs and what they stand for
beliefs etc.... I prefer the 1 man, 1 woman thing. that's what my
God intended for the human race.
The Lord teaches, love everyone even those you don't like!
Hatred is an awful thing! it is when we strongly dislike someone,
something, or what is happening in any shape or form.
Not agreeing with someone, that's what the human race does on
a daily basis. I can co-exist with, without causinfg any problems.
And by not hating I can become a better witness to christianity.
2006-07-09 08:37:42 · answer #4 · answered by fsh3i1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hate is a four letter word. And everyone knows you're not supposed to hate anyone. But if you "disagree", by which I mean disagree and then force and cram your opinion down the other person's throat, then you get to not feel like a bad person for hating someone else.
2006-07-09 17:32:09 · answer #5 · answered by Atropis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has their own oppinon, and not everyone is going to agree with ones actions or beliefs, or even sexual preference for that matter.
But I don't hate someone because they have a different oppinoin on something I dont agree on.
That's what makes the word go round.
2006-07-09 10:20:33 · answer #6 · answered by Jack Skellington 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no real difference
It is an excuse to justify prejudice that really is inappropriate
You might not relate to their lifestyle cuh that you CHOOSE not to live that way yourself, but in all other senses, what do you mean by "not agreeing with their lifestyle"?
No one is asking for your agreement. Only treatment as equals
And besides, what authority do you have to dispense your "agreement" in allowing them to be who they are,
Get over your own self-importance
We are all individuals and we all have to get on in life
Grow up and get over your immature bigotry, stop using it as a way to justify your own sexuality unless you have something to hide?
2006-07-09 09:00:59 · answer #7 · answered by Philippa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is pretty simple. You can think that homosexuality is wrong, without wishing them harm. I know that homosexuality is wrong for me, but it's none of my business whether it's right for other people. Taking a quick look through some of the questions and answers on this site, and looking at the statistics for violence against homosexuals, should give you a clue as to what they face.
2006-07-09 08:33:40 · answer #8 · answered by poecile 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first is a sin and the second is a commandment.
Read the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
God calls all those sexual sins an abomination.
2006-07-09 08:32:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People who hate LGBT lifestyles think it is some how contagious. Make gay marriage illegal! Like if its legal it mandatory. People who disagree realize that legalized gay marriage is not mandatory but don't want to have to explain it to their children.
2006-07-09 08:33:35 · answer #10 · answered by Angelina DeGrizz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋