Do you believe homosexuality is wrong?

Question

Please answer this question with tact.

Answer 1

No, it's not wrong.

Homosexuality is a natural variation of sexual behaviour; it occurs in almost every vertebrate species.

It's amusing to read so many people insisting that homosexuality is 'wrong' because it can't lead to procreation; as if heterosexual people NEVER have sex unless they intend to have a child, and EVERY heterosexual act results in pregnancy....
People have sex because it's enjoyable; that enjoyment is independent of the sex of the people involved, or the act itself. There are many heterosexual people who indulge in sexual activities that cannot physically result in pregnancy (it's not only homosexual people that have anal or oral sex). Are these also wrong? Is contraception wrong, since it means (in theory, at least) that no procreation can occur?

The major objections to homosexuality are all based on the Abrahamic religions, and almost all stem from the mistranslation of a few passages in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, there is NO condemnation of homosexuality or homosexual people in the bible.

Answer 2

I do think it is wrong. Yes, I am a christian. I believe that there is a purpose to the laws that have been set forth by God, for our protection. I don't want murderers, adulterers, fornicators, thieves, liars, or anyone else who sins to think that what they are doing is in any way right. I am not being judgemental or hypocritical in any way because God knows I have hated, committed adultery, lied, and stolen. But it is NOT OK. I dont thin kpeople seem to understand that. Love may be love, but it also has boundaries so as not to become disgusting. We here in LA have Jack McClellan the self proclaimed pedophile. Now are you going to tell me that a grown man having sex with a 3 year old is ok? Give me a break. It makes me sick and I am horrified that this will come to pass all too soon. First same sex marriages have to be pushed into my family's living room, because "everyone is doing it", now this. So, no, homosexuality is not ok in my book.

Answer 3

Do you believe that being a heterosexual is wrong? Seems to me that judging another persons choice of lifestyle is really a waste of your time. Are there not so many other things that cause you to wonder in this world besides a persons choice? You asked for tact. Seems that you are fearful of something that has to do with homosexuality? If so, then I fear that you may want to open your closet door and start wearing the clothes that will give you a little freedom in your life.

Answer 4

I agree with most of you here. No I do not think that homosexuality is wrong. I believe that homosexuality should be celebrated just like heterosexuality. I do believe that in time homosexuality will be better accepted if not fully accepted. Who knows. There is a church in Texas, Cathedral of Hope which is dedicated to homosexuality. Those who are against homosexuality should learn from COH. Society is not getting any better, is it? Be proud of who you are :)

Answer 5

Short answer: no. I guess it depends on what you mean by "wrong." I have the (less popular) opinion that "morality" (including ideas of "right" and "wrong") are completely artificial and man-made, in my view, God could care less, so it really comes down to what I think.

You really can't help if you are gay or not, so how can that be wrong? Plus, I think whatever is not intended to hurt someone else and does not take advantage of someone else is fine, so it's fine to act on it too (if it's two consenting adults).

But I really answered to express my disappointment that so many people think it is wrong without expressing any support for why they think it is (I don't agree, but at least the biological issue is a reason, although I doubt many would have a problem with a man having sex with an infertile woman, especially since she may not even know she is infertile). Even sadder is that some people do not know the difference between (or at least don't care to differentiate between) BEING gay and... having sex that is "unorthodox." They are NOT the same thing. Plus, sex for pleasure did not come in the 70's, LONG before (Ancient Greece ring any bells, actually that demonstrates both of my last points, sex for pleasure and sex between two non-"gay" males, but both ideas might've come even before that).

I don't know if this is a survey or you are trying to form your own opinion, but if you are trying to decide for yourself, please consider what exactly would make it wrong and what would make it acceptable. Don't just go by dogmatic "it's wrong" responses (and I didn't mean this as an anti-religious remark, I mean dogmatic in it's literal, denotative definition, I think religion/spirituality is a very important part of life and beyond).

Answer 6

no its not wrong. 2 men or 2 women can love. they mite not be able to have kids together but still does that mean they don't love one another? no. homosexuals can't marry in most states because of closed minded people not because it is wrong just because they found true love and it isn't the Straight way does not mean that it is the wrong way. Why do straight people care so much if 2 men or 2 women kiss or wanna get married, if its not your lifestyle then IGNORE it. its just that simple. just because its not what you want doesn't mean they shouldn't do it. and okay maybe the whole religious thing, i'm religious, and well if its wrong then its wrong but if it was SO wrong, how could a God allow it to happen, i mean couldn't things have happened LONG before to prevent it to happen again? idk. He loves us all, no matter what.

Answer 7

Personally, I believe that it is wrong but of course I am straight. Now, I am sure one who is homosexual would believe it is not wrong. God made woman for man and said go forth and multiply. But people got sick some where along the way and forgot how this is suppose to work.

Answer 8

Ok, some people really need to sort their priorities out. I mean, who are these people preaching about the bible and how it condems gay people, doesnt the bible also say god loves everyone, love thy neigbour and don't judge others before you judge yourself (basically dont judge as god is the only judge). In the bible, their are so many conflicting messages and heaps of mistranslations. I am a christian dude, i think the bible teaches some of the most basic and important morals in life, but you seriously cant take some prehistoric acient book for the gospel truth. Its been passed down, tampered with for centuries.


Secondly, why should people care! Gay people don't push their gayness onto you. Gay people are born gay...FACT. I mean why would anyone want to face all the social taunts and abuse you would recieve? It just doesnt make sense. I mean, we were born straight, we didn't chose to be straight.

Thirdly, homosexuality has been around for donkey's years, as said before, roman dudes were proud to be gay and gayness was everywere. In many cultures, gay people are cherished and honoured. Alot of animals are gay, Ive seen them at it thanks to channel 4.

Also, gay people should be thanked right now. Our population is spiraling out of control to a point were it will soon be unstable. Maybe being gay is a natural way of population control. As with most dominant species, they see a great rise in population and then it all goes wrong.

In the UK homophobia is pratically gone now, obviously, there is still to much. Most other countries seem to still be lagging behind, which is a shame.

Answer 9

no. i believe that homosexuality is NOT choice. i don't believe that any person would choose to have their rights limited. gays can't:

-marry
-adopt
-have rights as a partner no matter how long they have been monogamous
-plus they are often shunned by family, friends, and disgraced by complete strangers

logically, no one would CHOOSE this lifestyle. based on research that i have done as a grad student on this subject, i believe the evidence that supports that there are biological reasons for homosexuality.
1) the hypothalamus (or pleasure center) of the brain in gay men is more like that of a straight woman than that of a straight man. this suggests that the same things a straight woman would find attractive would also appeal to a gay man.
2) studies among identical twins, fraternal twins, and siblings show that the incidence of homosexualtiy among siblings is higher than the rates of homosexuality among non-related people. this would indicate that there is a genetic link for homosexuality.
3) homosexuality is found in nature. to memory, chimps (our closest relatives), rabbits, and other animals practice gay sex. this would again show that there is a natural, biological component at play.

oh, and in response to some other posts about the trendiness of being gay...studies have also shown that the occurrence of homosexuality has been steady throughout history (about 10%). it SEEMS more prevalent now because people feel they don't have to hide it. btw, i'm straight, married, and a christian. suck on that!!! hehehe.

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Answer 10

It is biological biology does not make moral descisions. there is no wrong there is no right it just is. Sex is sex there is no reason to think one type of sex is not as good as the other. Is heterosexual sex wrong. I do not think a man having sex with a woman is any more odd than two men. The only reason that it is thought odd is that people have been conditioned to think it so. Is sex between two people of what is called the same sex more enjoyable than other sex. The idea if looked at in a different way that people object to this is silly.What people say is that sex is not really sex unless it is between a man and a woman. That sex does not exist but is evil yet it is not all at the same time it does.Also this may not seem tactfull but this constant talk of same sex having sex is redundant. A person has to ask if sex is the same for everyone and if they want it to be different why they are so opposed to it. A person does not bang on the door or pickett the houses of other people when they are at it or walking around town. maybe it is time to catagorize sex as sex as that is what it actually is and will be not matter who the partner is. Better to ask is sex wrong no cause it will be sex no matter what people think.