What harm, exactly, does homosexuality cause?

Question

I don't want vague answers like "It erodes morality!" because that's bull. No saying "It isn't natural." Gay animals show up all the time in nature.

I don't want you telling me your religion says it is wrong. I am not a Christian, and surprise surprise, many people aren't Christians either. You can't use your holy book to prove something to someone who dosn't believe in it.

I don't want outright falsehoods like "Gay men molest little boys!" or "Children raised by gay parents will have mental problems!" because that is utter nonsense and has been disproved time and time again.

And I don't want anyone saying that gay people spread AIDS. This isn't the 80s. AIDS is just as prevalent in the heterosexual population as the homosexual.

I want flat out proof that allowing homosexual couples to get married and adopt children and lead normal lives like everyone else will, in some tangible way, harm the rest of us. Provide links to reputable sources only, no biased hate sites.

Alright, go

Answer 1

man you have given all the answers in support of gays. the only thing is ,if all people become gays, the population of human beings will stop.

Answer 2

There isn't much harm done by the act of homosexuality to people who don't have anything to do with the act that I know of. What you're ignoring is the fact that people that are against homosexuality for religious reasons believe it is actually wrong. That's like asking "What harm does a white lie do?" when the definition of a white lie is that it does little or no harm, and yet people who believe lying is a sin do not approve of white lies, because it is still wrong.

And why pick on just homosexuality? Masturbation is wrong to some people, and of course it doesn't hurt one person if another privately maturbates.

The bottom line is that morality and ethics have to come from somewhere. America was founded on Christian principles, which is why we believe it is a crime to kill, and steal, for example. Not all cultures believe that, in some cultures it is righteous to kill someone even over an insult. So although America allows for the freedom of religion, we have to have a basis for our laws, and the basis is the morals stemming from Christianity. We're not going to say, "Let's make murder legal for religious freedom." That sounds ridiculous doesn't it? Take an ethics course, you might understand all this much better, and it will make you think.

Answer 3

No harm at all. Christians need a group to hate so that they can unify around their hatred. Isn't hate a good thing, due to the bonding that it enables. Right now, Christians are unifying around the idea that homosexual marriage is the worst problem that the world is facing. Never mind that most Republican candidates for president have had multiple marriages, that is irrelevant. If homosexuals are allowed to marry, the world will be destroyed. There. Didn't that get you hate juices flowing, and make you want to run out and join a church?

Answer 4

I am a Bisexual Christian. I am not sure if I became a bisexual because I was molested when I was young, or that the household was sexualized, or if I was born that way. I tell you this because I wanted you to know what my influence to my answer was.

As to your question, exactly what harm does homosexuality cause? I would say this:
It has a chance of drawing us away from the relationship that those of us who are Christian are to have with God. It doesn't always, but it has a chance. You see, for some people they get addicted to certain things. And for those who become addicted to sex the desire, as with any other addiction, becomes center of all that we do. It's like feeding a monster.

So if a Chrisitan can keep God in focus, and still have Bi or homosexual relations, then they are not that kind of person. As for me, I am not actively playing 'in the field'. God worked on me and changed me to be celebate, not for guilts sake, but because He brings me to an understanding and valuing something greater than my sex life, that is; service to Him.


As far as Gays having kids and marriage, I really don't give a fu*k. I was an orphan too. I'd rather have had Gay parents than stay in an orphanage.

What a person God has produced!

Answer 5

In all honesty I do not have a good answer.

I honestly do not believe that if people practice homosexuality it will harm or affect me in any way. I do happen to think that many gay parades are crass and are in poor taste, but that is not what we are arguing.

I could make an argument of why I believe that homosexual behavior is harmful to the individual, but those are simply my own personal opinions.

I also thing that homosexual couples can make great foster parents. Its far better than an orphanage.

So I guess I am mixed up on the issue. While I will respect a persons right to live how they wish in the privacy of their own homes I still cannot condone it.

but hey being normal simply is not my style.

Answer 6

Homosexuality, at least from a male perspective, ups the ante (and thus the cost) on everything from hair cuts and cologne to clothing and throw rugs. Likewise it encourages cynical Broadway producers to constantly bring back lame, 1950s musicals whenever they run out of ideas. Also, thanks to this culture's unrelenting influence, I can no longer watch "The Wizard of Oz" without a big, silly smirk on my face.

As for the harm inflicted by Lesbians, I can almost never find a quality flannel shirt in my size anymore.

Answer 7

I am a Christian and I can honestly say that I do not see what harm there is in allowing homosexual marriage and adoption.

I know that a lot of Christians will disagree with me, but Jesus said to love everyone and that it's not for us to judge others.

I live my life the way I choose, and that way is to be a Christian and other people have just as much right to live their life the way that they choose.

Answer 8

There are no harms no proof of harm and for those of us with the ability to see the BIGGER picture.. embracing it and treating homosexual couples with the same rights and priveldges as every other couple would actually BENEFIT our country in many many ways.. Allowing insurance benefits for partners through employers, death benefits, ss benefits, allowing adoption into loving ang nurturing homes (as opposed to having unwanted children dumped into foster care or worse).. Yeah,, there are A LOT of us HETEROSEXUAL openminded people.. all we can do is pray for more like us .. who do not judge by race, religion or sexual preference.. we are not here to judge.. its not our job its not our place..

Answer 9

1. Animals are savages too!
2. Nature designed male and female to bring forth life. The very essence of marriage lies there.
3. Why only 2, why not 3, 4, 5 ...etc living together. It will cause madness and pain to all. Our society will become a joke.
4. How will you then draw a line of loyalty?
5. What will you answer the kids?
6. What will you answer to your own conscience?

Answer 10

Apart from causing hatred and intolerance,see some of the above answers,there is no harm.I work in the airline industry and have a number of homosexual friends,most of whom are in happy and loving relationships.In my book if 2 people love each other and want to be together then what they do in the privacy of their own home is their affair

Answer 11

There isn't any. That's what everyone gets so pissed off about. They hate it, but they can't come up with a good argument against it. The fact is that a lot of gay people would probably be married a lot longer than all these "religious" people who have been married 5 and 6 times. Gay people would also probably make wonderful parents and adopt a lot of needy children. I say let gay people get married and adopt children and everyone else quit being such little whining babies about it.