Why do people think that homosexuality is "unnatural"?

Question

Now I don't want to get in a religious arguement right now (the question is not directed towards the Bible or religion). In nature there are animals that have sex with the same sex. Look at dogs! I have seen dogs do it, cats do it, horses, the list goes on! So therefore, it is natural.

Well actually, some environmental scientists and philosophers would argue that humans have distanced ourselves so far away from nature that none of the human race is natural. But that is a different discussion.

Answer 1

They don't, really. That's just what they *say.* In fact, those who most vehemently scream about it being un-natural are really the ones who believe it IS natural. They are afraid that they might just find it enjoyable, and (unfortunately I have to bring religion in here) because their religious group tells them they'll go to hell if they enjoy it, they fight against it as hard as they can. Ever notice that it's always the people that are really doing something (or want to) that are the ones who want to outlaw it, who decry it publicly, etc.? Like Rep. Foley, for example? You know, the guy who ran the congressional caucus for the protection of children, spouting off against pedophiles, all while asking teenage pages to measure their members for him? :)

Answer 2

Your question cannot be separated from religion or the Bible, it was the Bible that stated that male homosexuality was an abomination, and the Catholic church that said it was un-natural. Those are the only sources for the anti gay viewpoint. Since "natural" means "occurring in nature", and humans are part of the natural world, any thing we do is natural. The sex researchers, Masters and Johnson, once wrote that the only un-natural sex act is one that is physically impossible. What people are doing is using the word "natural" as if it meant "in accordance with my personal religious/moral/ethical views". A lot happens in nature that humans wish didn't, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, you can call those un-natural if you wish, and demand that they be held accountable for what they do, but it won't change the reality of the world. Gays and Bis exist, always have, always will, that's just how it is.

Answer 3

First of all, I am an atheist and have no problem with homosexuality. But your logic is flawed and naive. A lot of animals do many things, such as eating their own feces, that human beings would never do nor would be natural for them to do it. Plus, a lot of things that are natural for a human to do are not necessarily correct in this day and age. For example, when I was a child, it was a natural impulse for me to want to steal toys from a store when I didn't have money. That does not make it right, of course. Once again, I have no problem with homosexuality, but the above counterarguments show why it takes so long to convince some people.

(and furthermore, homosexuality is unnatural for straight people, and vice versa)

Answer 4

it's basically because of homophobia.

plus considering the fact we've been taught many things and never were taught about homosexuality or has talked about homosexuality in positive light.

Generally speaking, many finds two guys kissing or hugging is gross. but there isn't anything wrong with that.

back then many believed homosexuality to be mental illness. Today some STILL believes it's mental illness. these kind of people are those that still believe the earth is flat. the science proven that homosexuality is but a genetic thing and very natural. but so many still refuses to believe that.

many people decided to take up lies and turn them into myths like homosexuals are sex offenders, they are into bestality, necrophilia and are sex crazied devients.

I hope this helps.

Answer 5

Great question. Shouldn't the only sexual act that's considered "natural" be one that contributes to procreation? That would only be penile-vaginal intercourse. That would make oral sex, kissing and other forms of touching "unnatural". So aren't heterosexuals who engage in any non-vaginal intercourse sexual activities hypocritical if they call homosexuality unnatural.

Answer 6

What is unnatural about wanting to have sex?
Right to choose who, fine by me. I choose women.
I don't care if it's a man & a man plus I like woman on woman.

Answer 7

It is NOT natural for humans. As with the question regarding homosexuality being prenatally determined, the burden of proof should be with those who say it is normal and natural. I say this because the only hard evidence that we have—the biological evidence—clearly indicates that it is a disorder, in that homosexuality represents a tendency to want to use body parts for some purpose other than that for which they were designed. The penis and vagina are certainly constructed for male-female intercourse. Their complimentary shapes, the location of highly sensitive nerve endings show, without a doubt, the Divine intent.

Regardless of where you stand on the pleasure-relational aspects of sexuality, man and woman’s sexuality is inextricably associated with reproduction, and two men or two women cannot reproduce. Therefore, homosexuality is a condition that, in a fundamental way, is contrary to nature. Biologically, it is simply not natural or normal.

Answer 8

There are people who think doggie style is unnatural, or anal sex is unnatural, or different races or faiths intermarrying is unnatural. All this means, is unnatural to them.

There is no logic involved in this argument whatsoever.

Answer 9

Because they like ***** in their butts.

Also, in nature, if a male dog accidently mounts another male, it quickly breaks up. They do not actually have sex, and they obviously don't enjoy it. Why? Because they only have sex to reproduce, which, in your terms, is the only "natural" way.

Answer 10

Baby love....there are just some people on here that are too ignorant and closed minded to even comprehend anything beyond what they've bene taught in Sunday School. Ignore it and find yourself some kindred spirits to put worth in!