Would it be morally right for me to disagree with homosexuality?

Question

If I am not discrimatory to them and do not promote unkindess towards them?
READ DETAILS FIRST (I know many do not)

I truely do not agree it is healthy and normal. I know this age I am supposed to accept it is good but my opinions are my own and politically correct thought cannot change that.

I do not harm homosexuals but if asked about them I will not support homosexuality though I would not give in to hatred and spite towards such people because that is wrong regardless.
I would not point them out to mock but if I cannot with my heart felt conscious agree then I feel that is okay and if others like minded did too.
What do you think if you are homosexual? Would you respect my mind?

just-ine I wanted the opinions of homosexuals not in a catagory full of people that would unlikely be homosexual.

It is partly so at least in my own mind I can have an understanding that because I have my own opinion of homosexuality and I give you the respect of peace without being negatively targetted - would you do the same for me even knowing that I do not agree with the promotion of homosexuality as healthy and normal.

added: it is to build a bridge of understanding that because we differ in opposite directions we can still be peaceable and get on and like minded people like me do not feel that the politcal correct idealogy is not enforced thought control which can breed resentment but it would be great to know that it is not the homosexuals themselves that are ordering me to accept their sexual preferences.

My best answer will not be selected on genuine responses not bashing either side.

grlgnius, thanks for answering but to your question. If I wanted a Catholic opinion I would ask a Catholic and I want your opinions because often the question I asked is not raised by homosexuals that yes it is okay not to agree with us but rather the political correct promotions which just carpets everything as agree with it is okay or else.
I wanted exclusively homosexual opinions and advice.

Thank you Grace K.
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"but by not supporting them you're doing harm - you're contributing to the alienation of gay people and the denial of human rights."

Grace the point is I cannot support something that my conscience is against. I cannot be made to accept what I feel is wrong though I wish no harm to anyone.
To me a man and a woman together are natural and I cannot be conditioned to feel differently. Alienation would only come about from my stance if a homosexual couldn't respect my opinion. Say, I was asked to support a gay cause and I refused on my principles then if I was respected then there would be no alienation.
Say, you wanted to move next door to me [assuming you are homosexual] and I protested then I would be in the wrong.
So alienation only comes when if neither or either side do not respect the views of the other.
I find your statistics of homosexual ratios to non homosexual rather bit top heavy.

Answer 1

My Child, if you truly do as described in your details then I have absolutely no problems with your course of ethics. Disagreeing is fine but, as you have stated, harming someone is not. Thank you for that enlightened answer. Blessings.

Answer 2

Do you think it is right to deny people basic human rights? Regardless of gender, race, creed or sexual orientation - everyone should be given an equal chance at life right? That's not only my opinion, but also the opinion of the UN convention of human rights. I think it is a basic human right to be able to live freely in society without fear of persecution and discrimination. You say that you wish no harm on homosexuals - but by not supporting them you're doing harm - you're contributing to the alienation of gay people and the denial of human rights.
You don't think that homosexuality is healthy or normal, while I couldn't disagree more strongly, I respect your right to an opinion. I won't try to change your mind, but I can't deny that I hope that one day something will allow you to do it.
For the meantime, try to consider things from this point of view: 90% of the world are gay, and 10% are straight. You're part of the minority. Your government tells you can't marry your partner, can't have children together and have to be very careful with displays of public affection.... you don't want to get beaten up right? And I sit back, and tell you while I don't wish you harm, I also don't believe that your heterosexual relationship is "healthy" or "normal". So I won't support your hopes to live with the same rights as me because after all, my thinking could very well be "we're all equal - but some are more equal than others".

Answer 3

confident, a phobia is being frightened of a few thing. So in answer on your question ...until you're frightened of homosexuals there is not a logical way you will properly be homophobic. To disagree merely potential you have your guy or woman comments. In right this moment's society you're seen a homophobic on the grounds it is merely yet another of hundreds of labels launched into people who've a bent to disagree with what others discover the popular norm....

Answer 4

Morality is relative to whatever source you're claiming as the arbiter - whether it's an omnipotent god, humanist philosophy or something else. Thus I can't answer that question without knowing where your faith (or nonfaith) lies.

However, you do have one errors in your reasoning. First, that 'this day and age' promotes homosexuality as 'good.' The general hope is that it becomes seen as Neutral - neither good nor bad.

Now your last question, I can answer. I would not respect your mind on this matter, though I would respect your right to believe as you will.

On the personal level, I don't have much respect in general for people who think whether or not something is 'normal' really matters. Discussing whether or not it's "natural" (as in somethign that occurs without volition) is fine; I have an opinion on that, but will listen to dissenting opinions.

Of course, given that my opinion is that it's natural - something that occurs without volition - I do find it hard to understand the idea that it's something you can 'disagree' with. To me, that's like disagreeing with having blue eyes, a talent for mathematics or a preference for brunettes.

But arguing that it's something to be discouraged because it's not "normal" is essentially arguing that we also take up discouraging left-handedness, ethnic desegregation, and geniuses or otherwise gifted people.

Answer 5

Of course that's you're right. I personally don't take offense to what you have said. You don't have to agree with anything that doesn't sit right with you, as long as you don't condemn and hurt others (which it sounds like you don't) for not sharing your beliefs, you're fine.

I just wanted to add that people who make comments like "Anonymous Girl" are the ones I have a hard time with. She says things that are hurtful and demeaning, then if people disagree with what she says she uses that as validation that homosexuals are close minded. I'm pretty sure that the discrimination I will face in my life is far more damaging and vast than what will happen to a person who disagrees with homosexuality. I'm pretty sure if you disagree with homosexuality you're still allowed to get married or join the army. That is the kind of ignorance I really take issue with. To disagree with my life style is fine with me, everyone is allowed an opinion. But to do it in a way that is meant to inflict pain is inexcusable.

Thank you for expressing your opinion in a respectful, kind way.

Answer 6

I know that there are many people that I have to deal with who are not accepting of homosexuality. I don't act unkind towards them, because that is not practical or civilized. Besides, most people are not going to be perfect according to my standards.

I appreciate your desire to build understanding and your intellectual honesty. I think one point of difference in our philosophies is your simple, idealistic view of how humans should be. That all men should be one way, and all women should be another way, all are hetero, all should have babies, and everything else in reality should be condemned. While you think things SHOULD be this way, reality will NEVER be this way. People are different. Variation exists in nature. Intersexed people (hermaphrodites) exist. Not all men can live up to a certain type you have in your mind. Homosexuals have two options: accept their status as sick "perverts" who should never experience romantic love because they don't fit into your cookie-cutter "ideal" existence, or they can be true to themselves and be fulfilled, and promote the idea that society should recognize individual dignity when it doesn't directly harm others. I don't think we have to live in a harsh world where gender/sexual minorities have to stand on the sidelines where only one type of "right" sexuality and kind of relationship is tolerated.

You may think all men and all women belong with the opposite sex, but it doesn't always work out that way. You are too concerned with what's on the outside, and not concerned with what's going on the inside: the brain is the most important organ, in my opinion, and homosexuals have slightly different wiring.

Answer 7

If you recognize that not everyone agrees with you, and therefore you aren't trying to legislate your personal opinion, I don't have any personal problem with that. I think it would be difficult to try to be your friend, but that's not a "morally right" issue as such. I can respect that you have opinions, especially religious, but as with ALL religious opinions, I think that those are something that should apply to YOU. If you think it's wrong to date the same gender, then don't date the same gender. If you're going to start to hinder my rights to do something that I don't see as wrong and that isn't hurting anyone else, then we have a problem.

Truth is, if the GLB community were given total equal rights tomorrow, it wouldn't really affect you. If you can live and let live, then I definitely can.

Answer 8

i as a homosexual, don't really mind what people would think of me and i'm quite sure other homosexuals think the same way. if you think it's not healthy and normal, you are entitled to your opinion. i respect you as you don't intend to differentiate people according to their sexual preferences. we are human, walking the same earth, breathing the same air. there's no need to discriminate someone just to make yourself feel good, rite? make the most of our living days and we'll see what will happen when we die.

Answer 9

Hey If you don't like it it's okay. I'm not gonna make you. I know homosexuallity is wrong, and I accept that. But I am a homosexuall. But I'm not gonna try to push it on you, it's not right. You have a right to your feelings. Just don't beat me up cause of it, and we're fine buddy

Answer 10

I completely respect your opinion, but it's it a bit hypocritical to come to this sub-category knowing full well by posting what you have you're simply going to stripped down to "flame-baiting?"

I mean, I don't go into the "Religion & Spirituality" category just to vilify those who feel strongly about their religious beliefs. I don't go to any category if I don't know the subject matter, can't add a constructive comment or give contructive advise, nor do I intentionally walk through burning buildings just to prove I'm flameproof.

I would simply ask that you practise what you preach and respect our "space" as we respect yours. Respect my right to "Life, Liberty and the Persuit of happiness" just as I do for all other citizens...as all citizens should for every other citizen.

Thank you.