Why is it that many people view homosexuals as nasty people?

Question

The homosexual and bisexual people I know are really sweet,nice people. Nothing really wrong with them. Most homo/bisexual people are this way.
So why do some people treat them so unfairly?

Answer 1

First of all, thanks for calling us sweet :). The answer to your question relies originally in religion, because homosexuality is considered a "sin" by many religions and thus if you sin through homosexuality you are then someone who will sin at anything, which is ridiculous but how evangelicals think. They then spread their hate to their children, who oftentimes don't learn why their parents think gays are mean/nasty and just hate them for no reason. They also think we are nasty because we don't have "normal" sex.

Answer 2

Hi ya

I believe that some of the answers to your question is because people tend to fear anything that isn't in their normal behavior patterns. Some actually think that by knowing someone who is different (whether it is sex, race or religion) will make them the same way. I'm sure you heard of the term homophobic.

Because organizations have taught people that to be different or to know someone who that organization has not excepted as "normal" will cause that person great harm.

It is also through ignorance, people feel comfortable with others who have the same moral, values and ideas. So allot of them don't bother getting to know anyone outside their circle. If they took the time they would find that most of them are just like them and that most of them again no matter what their creed, race or sexual orintation are very nice people.

Some people have also had bad experiences which then colors their judgement on "everyone like that". They let the few ruin it for the all. They don't want to risk getting hurt or being embarassed again.

Other than that I am not sure what makes other people tick or think they way they do or not want to judge each individule as just that indivdule with there own thoughts, values, ideas. And yes 99.9% of the gay/bisexual/transgendered people I know are fabulous people with hearts of gold.

Hope my opinion has helped in some way.

Answer 3

Why do people treat anyone unfairly? There is a whole list of people that are being treated unfairly. Jews, Women, African Americans, Native Americans, Irish, Catholics, Immigrants, Illegal Immigrants, Homosexuals, Bisexuals, basically you could put anyone on the list except straight, white men. Of course, they are becoming quite the minority themselves. No, there is nothing wrong with homosexual or bisexual people. But everyone has a burden to be borne that will set them apart either by choice or not... one way or another.

Answer 4

because humans are afraid of anything different/scary.

The world is a treacherous place and life is a momentary thing than can span a minute or over a hundred years. Nothing is for certain and there really is no security.

So, anything that threatens a persons belief system is for the average person to be shunned, but blame it on "Lucy" it's just instinct.
I find two men together very disturbing, but two woman..woo hoo, so it is all a matter of perception.

Philosophy has been discussed through the ages. No one knows, we all just keep trying to live, in this ridiculous maze some call the work of god. I personally could believe in any god that would make suffering a game.

Answer 5

I asked myself the same question not too long ago, but after thinking about it for a while, I came to the realization that most people just don't understand what goes on. I'm a methodist, and I go to church regularly. I do my best not to sin, and I am bisexual. I can count the number of people who don't like me on one hand, and that makes me glad. Some of my friends were homophobes, but after explaining to them that I had been for a while and had never felt anything for them, they were relieved. They asked questions, which I encouraged, so that I could explain to them what ACTUALLY goes on. Now, the population (believe it or not) has about an equal amount of homosexuals, and heterosexuals. People fear what they don't understand, when really there is nothing to fear. We're people just like everyone else, and if people think that God doesn't like us, they are incorrect. We haven't sinned. Over time, although many don't agree, the bible has changed. The bible once told us to stone our children and disobediant slaves. No one would stone their child, and no one owns slaves. That has changed over time, just as this has. It's about love, and how you feel about someone. If you found out that your husband or wife was bisexual, wouldn't you still want to be with them? They chose you, over the rest of the world, and let me tell you, that's a lot of competition.

Answer 6

several reasons

1)-sodomy It is not possible to two people of the same gender to engage in a sexual act that is not considered sodomy, as sodomy is anything that is not "regular" activities.

2)-religion Many religions have taught that such acts are unnatural and/or punishable by death.

3)-media It is assumed that since all the dirty old men that violate 5 year boys are gay, that all gays will violate 5 year old boys. Truth being that most gays want american dream, with the 2.3 kids, white picket fences, etc.

4)-stereotypes It is a 25 year stereotype that all gay men have AIDS and will pass it on a whim through unprotected, uninhibited sex. Truth being that while there is more unprotected sex then we would like, the gay community is one of the hardest pushers for use of condoms and AIDS testing.

5)-exposure Until rescently, gays have not been on television or in movies as serious roles. If you look at the 70's and 80's, gays were flamboyant, crossdressing queens. The truth is that many gays do not fit this profile at all. In fact, a lot of crossdressers are straight, with wives.

Answer 7

People are afraid of things that are different from them. I was raised in a Christian home and was taught that homosexuality is a sin but not to treat people any different. You can still respect a person and be nice to them but not necessarily agree with their lifestyle. I have one really good friend who is gay and we are good buddies even though I disagree with his lifestyle it doesn't change the fact that he is an awesome person.

Answer 8

Sadly, some people will mistreat (and be mistreated) no matter what the situation is. It is true that many people are repulsed by homosexual behavior: many would say that this is a reflection of natural repulsion at things that are not in the natural order of things.

But, true or not, that's no reason to mistreat a person. Everybody one of us in the same boat - all of us are in need of a Savior, no matter what our particular besetting sin.

Do you consider me stupid and bigoted for having a reasoned and gentle answer? I hope not.

Answer 9

Think about it, the whole concept of having sex with someone with the same sexual organs as yourself, or seeing men dressed and women or woman potraying women, is not normal. I wouldn't so much say that everyone thinks they are nasty but it's not natural. And everyone knows this, no matter how much you try to deny, everyone knows that a male organ was made to go in a womans organ. Apes know this dont they? Aren't we supposed to have evolved from them?

My religion says it's wrong, but im not going to assault someone because they are in sin.

Answer 10

Because society is very cruel. Homosexuals are human people who suffer a lot in life because of this and they deserve to be treated as humans. My 19 yr old son is gay and is the most wonderful person you can meet and I am proud of him for being who he is.