Is everybody that does not approve of loose life styles a bigot ?

Question

I have see that word tossed around alot , along with other sterotypes that are nonrepresentative of a whole group.

Bigot : Someone who sticks to an opinion or belief without reason and not tolerating other views.

You are assuming I'm talking about you.My grandson called me a bigot because I dont approve of him bringing home a new boyfriend once a week. I am very open minded.

Answer 1

Nuns are allowed to use the computer?

Answer 2

I'm sorry people misunderstood the intent behind your question. It's clear that you feel wronged by your grandson and you're upset.
How old is he anyway? I don't like to generalize, but teens, for example have a tendency to be more fickle in relationships. It's not a loose lifestyle per se, but a lack of maturity.
I suppose that's besides the point anyway.
I think people can be very open minded about homosexuality, and that doesn't mean they have to tolerate every type of behavior. I also have a problem with people who change partners in the same way they change socks. I have a problem with that behavior from gays and straight people alike, because I think relationships are something to be cherished.

Answer 3

Having read the whole question, and the comment (but admittedly none of the answers), I'm going to answer a completely different question and give unrequested advice. I'd humbly suggest you talk to your grandson and tell him exactly what you disapprove of. A lot of people in the gay community are under such constant attack from everyone that they start to question the motives behind any criticism, and misread what the criticism actually is.

That having been said, I don't personally think there's necessarily anything wrong with dating multiple people in a short amount of time, but I wouldn't call that type of relationship "boyfriend" (more: I went out with this guy, and something really didn't work, so now I'm going to go out with this guy). In short, it sounds like you could both use a sit down, and clear the air of any assumptions on either of your parts.

Answer 4

Absolutely not. A loose lifestyle can be both dangerous and lacking meaning. It is definitely that for an instant gratification. I, too, disapprove of a loose lifestyle because there are such greater depths of relationship available. By filling the void with transient relationships mitigates the chances of one of exceptional quality and diminishes the possibility of true emotional bonds - not just physical and temporary.

It saddens me people took this question to places it was not intended. When you asked a question on a loose lifestyle, people assumed you were calling a group of people loose. The loose lifestyle stereotype perpetuates in part because when an innocent question is asked people assume it was meant in a derogatory manner. People shouldn't be seeking a fight as much as they are!

Answer 5

If your grandson brought a new "girlfriend" home every week, would that be OK with you?

Young people date many people at the same time. What's so uncommon about that?
You are assuming your grandson is having a loose lifestyle, but you aren't with him in his bedroom, are you?

Don't assume so much of things that really aren't your business in the first place.

Keep your open mind, but always remember your business stops at the end of your nose.

Answer 6

Ok that is soooooo much clearer. Well our oldest boy was bringing home a new girl each week and we were over it. We told him this wasn't a hotel and that if this is what he is going to do don't bring it near the home. Just because we allowed him to have a girl over doesn't mean its a revolving door. He then shortly found someone special thank goodness.

I don't know you can keep educating him on safe sex, and consequences. Our boy was 23, I don't know how old your grandson is but I do know what your concerns are. Keep talking and make sure he respects the home and more importantly himself

Answer 7

What is that supposed to mean? I don't live a 'loose' lifestyle, nor do I live a lifestyle period. I go to school, I care for my son, I call my family every night, and tell them how much I love them.
What lifestyle are you talking about?
I don't even have a girlfriend, really. I'm close with ONE young woman I go to school with, and we spend a lot of time together, but that's as far as it goes.
I use the word bigot quite frequently, especially when people spit out intolerant nonsense without hearing anyone else's opinion. I'm not saying anyone has to agree with me, but can't we agree to disagree without fighting and hating?

Answer 8

First of all I do NOT consider myself to have a LOOSE lifestyle. Because I am a lesbian this does not mean I am loose and will sleep with anything that has a vagina! If anything, I'm quite the opposite of being loose. I think those that come to our section who bash and say hateful things ARE bigots. They are not tolerant nor do they care to listen to what we have to say. As far as the bashers are concerned they are right and we are hell bound....PERIOD. THOSE are the true bigots!

Answer 9

I don't approve of "loose" life styles, but, I dont classify myself as a bigot. Reason being, is because I have sound reason and proof behind my reasons for not approving, and its called the Bible.... In speaking of couples, the Lord speaks of one man & one woman, and then once they get married, they are to be fruitful and multiply.... I havent yet to see 2 men or 2 women yet, to do that!

Keep letting your granson know you disapprove, and maybe he'll change his ways to how they should be!

Answer 10

Now I'm going to be honest with you sister. You ask for tolerance and understanding yet you use the generalised term 'loose life style' and 'approve' in your opening question. Now does this not implying a judgmental attitude and a tendency to generalise? What do you term as 'loose'? Who are any of us to judge?
I agree people use alot of terms and assumptions when describing others' behaviours, but perhaps the real route to understanding is to be honest with ourselves (as individuals) and to understand we all are human and it is human to err. However I do believe there are basic moral codes that underpin any society, culture and ethical boundaries. That is what we all need to recognise for surely the rest is purely 'hot air.'

Answer 11

No but it's a great word to bring people to a complete stop in what they're saying....I would say that a bigot is more of a person who himself leads a loose lifestyle but criticizes it in others..but I may be wrong.-------sorry I just looked it up you are right in your usage of bigot..my apologies....but I guess that there are degrees of being a bigot.