Why is "it is unnatural" the excuse for being homophobic?

Question

Who is to say it is unnatural? People do what is natural for them. Just because something seems unnatuaral to a homophobic person does not mean it is to a homosexual person. So why should the homophobic person's have more value?

Answer 1

Right on, people need to live and let live.

Answer 2

It's basic principle. The parts are meant to work a certain way, which is the natural way. If you use it any other way, it's unnatural because it's being used in a way that was not the original intent. Like using a wrench to smack a nail into place because a hammer is out of reach, it's not the tool you should be using, but it gets the result you want.

I personally think homosexuals are wrong in the sense that it's not natural. As far as them as people, they are just other people to me. Everyone does things that are unnatural, we lie, we steal, etc, even when we know we shouldn't. I figure I'll let them do what they are going to do and let God decide in the end, no point in yelling at them or putting them down. I will however let them know what's ahead if they dont already know, then I'll leave it up to them and God to sort out themselves.

Does that mean my "excuse" have more value? to some yes, to others no, but does it really matter? What matters is the value the homosexual puts on it and the value God puts on it, because in the end it just comes down to that person and Him. Nothing we do or say will change that fact.

Answer 3

It is unnatural, it doesn't make any sense from a biological point of view since natural procreation is impossible in a homosexual relationship. That being said, it's no excuse for homophobia, being afraid of something doesn't help at all.

Homophobia = fear of homosexuals. I'm just making sure you don't think it means disagreeing heartily with it or arguing against it. I'm not homophobic, but I have a hard time having close relationships with people who are just because I think it's a sin. Actually being afraid of them would seriously accomplish nothing and would just make me a coward.

Answer 4

they could supply some excuse for his or her own unnatural aversion to something that prefer not even situation them. real homophobes have some deep seated issues (sure, pun meant) that for the duration of easy terms a decrease can iron out for them. difficulty is, they gained't pass to a decrease because of the fact a decrease will tell them there is not something unnatural approximately being gay. for people who're homophobes because of the fact they are able to't face being gay themselves, that they had bolt from the decrease's workplace like somebody merely shot at them. for persons who're merely ignorant, this is a dropping sport because of the fact they are delicate to being incorrect approximately something, it eats away at their fragile ego. the only fee a homophobic person's unusual opinion and stereotyping of gays holds is to apply it as an occasion to our toddlers a thank you to not think of approximately human beings distinctive than them.

Answer 5

Those who judge homosexuals and are intolerant of them have to come up with some kind of excuse to justify their actions, don't they? It seems a little pathetic though.
And I'm a little confused (always have been actually) as to how homophobia is the right term for those kind of people's intolerance: Homo (from the Greek for 'the same/the same as') phobia (from the greek for 'an irrational fear'), so by the strict form of the definitions a homophobic person is irrationally afraid of 'things/people' that are the same as them, not homosexuals.

Answer 6

Not that I am arguing for Homophobia, but this is a badly stated question. By your own logic, if it is not possible for one person to judge the opinion of another, then who is to say that the homophobic opinion ISN'T worth more?

Instead, it would be better to ask, why is a person homophobic? Is it because they fear what they do not understand, or have they been wronged by a homosexual and now irrationally blame all who belong to this group?

As for Christians, it is expected of us that we will hate the SIN, but love the sinner. It is only in the eyes of our society that murder is worse than lying about who broke a vase- to GOD all sin is equal. Therefore, instead of ridicule, scorn and hatred those who are truly Christan's will love those who are homosexual and will witness to them and respectfully try to show them that sex between the same gender is not acceptable to God.

The key to this is respectfully and with love. No human is worth more than another, " Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For he who least among you all - he is the greatest." Luke 9:48, NIV

Answer 7

Define "homophobic."

You seem to be using that word to label anyone who disagrees with you on the naturalness or unnaturalness of homosexuality.

People have good reasons for arguing either way. Labeling your opposition in a derogatory manner does not help your argument.

Answer 8

There is no such thing as "homophobic". Just because someone does not agree with someone elses lifestyle or opinion does not make one a "phobic" of anything. We all have differences and different opinions. If going by your statement, does that mean homosexuals are "hetrophobic"? Or non believers in God are "Godphobic"?

Answer 9

it's usually Christians who say unnatural,
1 because it does not preform the natural reproduction purpose
2. they believe the bible.
1 Corinthians 6:9:

9Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual
BUT that's from a Christan point of view

Answer 10

First of all not everyone who is against homosexuality is "homophobic"..that implies fear of the homosexual..so why everyone uses homophobic to express anti homosexuality is beyond me call it what it is ...this is like saying that all people against Christians are "Christophobic" when they are truly Anti-Christ.. Now to answer your question anything that is outside of natural order of things is unnatural...it is unnatural because two people from the same sex can not reproduce..therefore it is against Nature therefore unnatural. Very simple to see that Female sheep don't mate with each other and Bulls do not mate with each other etc etc. Sex is primary for reproduction and intimacy for husband and wife..Any other sex fornication ,adultery homosexuality..and lets not forget bestiality are all sin. I should know I had committed most of them before I was saved. I hope this helps you to understand. Peace

Answer 11

It isn't. Research suggests that most excuses for homophobia have a deeper cause.

I.E. the majority of males claiming to be straight and strongly opposed to homosexuality, when tested turn out to be aroused by homosexual imagery. This suggests that they are either gay or bisexual to a degree and are going to an extreme opposition to it to deny their own sexuality.

The telling thing is that people claiming to be straight, but unconcerned by homosexuals or homosexuality strongly tend not to be aroused by homosexual imagery.

So it seems to be suppressed homosexuality that leads to homophobia, it is nice when an old wives tale turns out to be supported by scientific evidence.

Homosexuality is by definition 'natural' because it is a facet of nature. It also exists in other species. It isn't in line with the normal procreative purpose of sexual conduct since babies don't result however it is illogical that this is an excuse to justify hatred of homosexuals.

Thinking loosely, the most unnatural thing I can think of right now is plutonium, since it doesn't naturally occur on earth. Human intervention is required. But then again you could say the same thing about Starbucks coffee.