What do you think about homosexuality?

Question

Actually, what do you think about homosexuality, bisexuality, and transgendered people? I was just wondering what you personally think. By the way, I am a heterosexual (straight) ally/advocate for LGBT rights.

Oh, I forgot to mention--I am a practicing Catholic.

Answer 1

I am straight and I think there's nothing wrong with being gay. Homophobia is my number 1 pet peeve

Answer 2

I think it is a part of life and thus ok. Gays, lesbians, bi's, trannies, etc. were all born this way. It is a part of their basic sexual orientation just like being straight is the basic orientation of about 90% of the population. To discriminate against someone because of their sexuality is not only mean but also counter-productive.

BTW, it is sad that many of the people who give opinions, etc. in here do not accept email. This prevents anyone else from personally commenting on something they've said, either for or against a a specific area of subject matter. If you want to comment on something I've said, I'd be glad to hear from you. And yes, I do accept email.

Answer 3

Firstly, judging a person by their sexual preference makes no sense to me. May as well judge them by the sports team they support, what difference does it make ? Having said that I generally find that given the chance, most homosexuals I've met want to point score about how their way of life is way better. Sometimes with almost an evangelical zeal, and smug looks on their faces, like somehow I'm not in on the gag. Could be just my experience. I know little about bisexuals except that my closest gay friend says if they are male, they are really homosexual and just wont admit it (he has slept with women also, but doesn't call himself bi). And I cringe when I see (not drunk) hetro or gay couples making out in public, tongues entangled - get a room !

Answer 4

I personally don't really think about it all that much. You are who you are. It isn't like anyone has any real choice in the matter. I mean look at it from this angle, embracing the gay lifestyle means a highly increased chance of getting a deadly disease, being ostracized by your family, friends, acquaintances, etc, being subject to verbal and physical abuse because of who you are. Why on earth would anyone CHOOSE this lifestyle. So to me and many others, there is no way it could be a CHOICE it just is.

Answer 5

I believe all people regardless of sexuality, race, religion, etc. should have the same rights..

I fully support my nephew James and his boyfriend Paul they are intellegent, charming, sweet, humorous, moral guys and they are great to be around...

There is never a dull moment when they are around, they usually have me in stitches from the moment they walk in the door especially Paul... He came in the other day and made us all dinner (he is a chef) he did the whole thing while talking in a horrible Juliet Childs voice and quoting Martha Stewart "It's a good thing." I will never know how he kept it all together and kept going when he had the rest of us (James, my husband, my 3 kids and I) rolling on the floor.. When we finally sat down to eat he jumps up and says "Now we are all French." And proceeded to speak in a french accent (horribly done) for the entire meal..

I just love them both to peices as do my husband and children..

Answer 6

We live in a democracy, which is based on the myth of the social contract, which means that we give up some of our personal freedoms in exchange for protection of our rights. 1 Timothy 1:9-11 says: "We also know that law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious; for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, for adulterers and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine that conforms to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me." Although the law may allow homosexuality, as it allows lying in everyday life outside the law courts or police station too, in general these lifestyles lead to trouble with the law. Romans 1 offers an explanation. Verses 23 and 25 say: "and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles" and "exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised." Truth and glory are here compared with lies, images and reverent worship and service. In practice, from my reading, the evolutionary philosophy, war, and rape of women so as to "disprove" homosexuality all go together.

What are rights? What is the cross-over between personal freedoms and rights? I have come across the idea somewhere that rights have to do with right arm catalepsy. If you are hypnotised, catalepsy can begin in your right arm. This would affect your ability to write or to fight, especially if you're right-handed. The Christian way of maintaining a non-hypnotised state, but not so as to fight physically, is to pray and evangelise. 2 Timothy 4:5; 1 Peter 4:7; 5:8, 9.

The Bible has routinely characterised societies run by cults as the enemy - Egypt, with its magic-practising priests, the Canaanites where Shechem was honourable in his city but still violated Dinah, the Philistines, who raided Israel during Samson's time, the Assyrians, who taunted God and his King in Israel.

The Bible's advice is to mind your own business (1 Thessalonians 4:11) and show love to all. (Matthew 5:43-48)

Answer 7

I say, do what you want. I also think that it's none of the governments business who's straight, bi, ect and if they can/can't merry. People should be able to choose for themselves. Even though the thought of homosexuality scares me a little, i believe in choice. It's about love, not gender.

Answer 8

The majority of the answers so far reveal the problem with the modern day human thinking ( ie. " I'm ok, your ok " ;" live and let live" ) Well I believe that you have to stand for something or you will fall for anything. And homosexuality is wrong! The Bible has many Scriptures condemning this abomination.
Genesis 1:27 ; Leviticus 18:22 ; 20:13 ; Deuteronomy 22:5
Yes, the Lord will forgive sin, but only after you admit it, and repent from it. repeated, willful and known sin will not be tolerated

Answer 9

I don't care what consenting adults choose to do sexually amongst themselves. It's none of my business.
But I will say that they do society a great service by not breeding. So not only am I in favor of equal rights for gays, but I think they (as well as straight couples) ought to get special tax incentives for being married and not manufacturing a bunch of children they can't afford to feed, clothe and house.

Answer 10

The issue doesn't really affect me so I am mostly neutral on the topic. However, I don't think that gays should be discriminated against for something they cant help. And if anybody says they can help it, how do they know? I think it's kind of gross, but it's none of my or the government's business what two guys do in their spare time.

Answer 11

Eh, they're like any other groups of people: some individuals I like, some individuals I can't stand. Their karaoke bars are invariably better though, for some reason.

I've got a number of close friends in all three of those groups, and I have yet to hear a valid secular argument as to why their actions are "wrong".