I just don't understand why people make such a big deal over their family & friends being gay. I'm a Christian so PLEASE do not use religious excuses but if my daughter told me she was gay it would not phase me at all, I'd want to meet her girlfriend. How come this is such a big deal to people that they'd actually disown the ones they love, I just don't understand it?
2007-01-17 05:27:45 · 24 answers · asked by gitsliveon24 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
AJ Steele I said no religious excuses. Yes I'm a Christian like you but I'm smart enough to know that the Bible was written by MAN
2007-01-17 05:42:54 · update #1
Big Al the reason I said I was a Christian is because I want somebody to know that we're not all judgemental my way or no way bigots
2007-01-17 06:23:39 · update #2
Because there are not enough people like you in this world - if there were, being gay would not even be an issue. You are wonderful. Please - never change. You are the true definition of what a Christian should be.
2007-01-17 05:32:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is and it isn't. Thats the nature of life, its paradoxical. For me, it is not. But other people think it is so bad. But the times are changing. This world is so messed up to me I just would rather let people be who they want to be and for people to be happy with themselves. Some people make a big deal out of it because they don't understand. But the problem with them is they don't use the greatest gift to mankind - their mind. They don't have to understand, but they don't realize that. They can retain their opinion, but there is no need to make a decision like being gay any harder for someone then it is. But I think they do so because its different, different from what was conceived common view of sexual relationships. But I don't know. All I know is that it is not place to judge on whether its right or wrong, so I won't make a big deal out of that, and rock on to someone that finds love whether its heterosexual or homosexual.
2016-03-29 01:47:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people thing the way homosexuals and bisexuals is just wrong, and resent it in many different ways. Sometimes people are afraid of themselves being gay that they feel they should make fun of gay people. Others think it is a sin to be gay.
It's not such a big deal to me.
2007-01-17 05:32:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree with you. I've never understood why what 2 consenting adults do in their bedroom is such a big deal. The rest of the time they work, shop and play pretty much the same as anybody else!
2007-01-17 05:35:06 · answer #4 · answered by kelsey 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well - the Bible says it is a sin, as you should know. But.... no sin is any worse than any other. We should not treat gay people any different than we treat liars as far as making a moral judgement.
I am a Christian, and I went through a period of 8 years struggling with these issues. God doesn't hate people. God loves us enough to extend the grace to defeat the sin.
Personally, I was needing to know what real love was. That is why these families that disown their "loved ones" make me angry. We are supposed to love as Christians. How is it loving to disown and shun a person who ultimately just needs to be loved?
I am in no way condoning homosexuality, but I am urging people to look past the actions and see the heart. Take the plank out of your own eye before picking on someone else.
2007-01-17 05:50:03 · answer #5 · answered by BaseballGrrl 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sweety, you had me until you identified yourself as 'Christian'. In all honesty, what does that have to do with your daughter's orientation?
You just under-mimed yourself, by throwing that little piece of irrelevant information in the question.
Now, an answer ? It IS a big deal. After years and years of oppression and having to hide our orientation for safety and for understanding sake, or perhaps acceptance from our families and friends, we can now live freely among those of would rather see us dead.
Child, the fact that the rainbow shines bright in the sky, is a miracle itself. The fact that gay and NON-gay people recognize rainbows shows tremendous leaps from dark age where they murdered, maimed or persecuted an individual for his/her personal (and private) enjoyment of life.
Now ask yourself again, what IS the big deal?
Thanks for the question.
bga
2007-01-17 05:52:38 · answer #6 · answered by bga 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think people are inherently afraid of what they don't understand. It is often a lot easier to simply react negatively against gay people than acknowledging and accepting that they contribute and could very well be the reason so many gay youths suffer horific verbal and physcial abuse. I think it is changing a lot, but in small towns and rural areas gay people still suffer terrible abuse on a daily bases.
2007-01-17 05:34:48 · answer #7 · answered by Corne G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once you mention your religious affiliation in any yahoo answer question, your going to get someone who posts a relgious comment! hehe its just the way it goes...
My sister is a hardcore southern baptist and even went to a southern baptist university, But she knows I am gay...and even though her religion says it doesn't accept homosexuality, she still loves me anyways! And I love her!
I honestly believe just because you have different views on how a person should live life, doesn't mean u should impose your own personal beliefs on others. Just let people be who they are!
Honestly, I think people will use any religion as a shield to mask their own bigotry and hatred...and its not just Christians that do this.
2007-01-17 06:14:38 · answer #8 · answered by lucky 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not so much a religious thing as it is a cultural thing.People over a certain age(say 50),were brought up to believe the gay lifestyle was not normal,so they still hold this prejudice point of view.The younger generation is (and will become)more receptive to the gay lifestyle.
2007-01-17 05:56:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
People make a huge deal out of anything they dont understand. And most are too stubborn & unintelligent to TRY to understand it. If my son or daughter told me he/she was gay/lesbian I would take the exact same precautions as if they were straight: meaning i would want to meet the partner to make sure she/he is a quality person and is treating my child the right way. Thats all that really matters. Sexual identity and race doesn't phase me at all.
2007-01-17 05:35:10 · answer #10 · answered by Raynebow_Diva 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋