Why hate people because they are different?

Question

For example me. I'm gay. Yes I don't mind saying it. Why would you want to hate me because I'm gay. You don't know me right. But why all the hate in this world. Can't we all just get along like brothers and sisters and learn to live in peace by accepting one another for who and what they are. So ask yourself these questions if you hate people like me. Why do you hate someone for being different? Why do you hate someone you don't even really know? Why?

Thanks in advanced for your answers.
I really appreciate it.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Oh also I forgot to say.

I haven't done anything wrong to you but why would you hate me still for being gay.

THIS QUESTION ONLY APPLIES TO THOSE THAT HATE PEOPLE THAT ARE DIFFERENT!

I'm human. I'm just like you. But you still hate me because I'm gay? You know... I have feeling to. I'm just like you in everyway. If someone hurts my feelings I cry also. If I get cut I also bleed. But even though you still hate me for being gay. I may be gay but I have never and will never hate another human being. In gods eyes we are all brothers and sisters. Were his children. We were brought to this world to enjoy every precious moment of it. Make it last. I may say I hate someone but I don't really mean it. That's the thing about this world. We are all different and being different makes us all unique. Don't for you that hate me for being gay. Don't. Your no better than me and I'm not better than anyone. Always remember even though I'm gay and you hate me I will never hate or judge you for who you are. You are special and don't anyone tell you different. So stop the hate. To much hate makes the world happy. We need peace and happiness. We need to love one another for who we are.

Oops to many typos on the top paragraph!

I meant to say in one part "To much hate makes the world unhappy"

Also in one part it says "Don't for those that hate me" I meant to say "For those that hate me"

Answer 1

I don't hate gays. Not in the least little bit. I just tend to avoid the group simply because I'm straight and I feel a bit uncomfortable.

Answer 2

Not that I hate other people because they r different, I want to commend u on the stand u r taking in admitting what u r and who u r, I am part Native american and part african american, I've had to live with the hate factor all my life because I am different in skin color,but, it doesn't take anything away from the person God created me to be. It is a sad thing people can act so ignorant, I really feel sorry for them because they have been taught and programmed into believing anyone that's not like them are less than, they r going to have a lot to give account to. I was reared in a small community where signs were hung that said "no colored allowed, the water fountain said color only, sometimes someone would come by and spit tobacco and snuff in them just to be mean, all because we were not the same skin color as they were, but, when I bleed, I bleed red blood just as they do, when I position myself in the bathroom its the same position as they do, so is when putting on my clothes,etc.,I believe people hate because they were taught to hate, if u were to ask them why they hate many could not give an appropiate answer, Not one of us had given our lives to judge anyone, yet, hatred runs rapid in this country, but, I can go outside of "my own country" and be totally accepted for who I am and the way I am,so, I shared that to say this, "man did not create u, your "Creator did, and this is all that matters, I have to admit looking at your picture u r fine, and, you will be fine, don't worry about the clicks in society, they r just designed to promote seperatism. Good luck with life.

Answer 3

I guess because people fear things that they don't understand or are afraid that they will find inthemselves that they are having homosexual thoughts and hate it. Like that guy in American Beauty who was always ranting about how much he hated gay men and how wrong it was when it turned out he was gay. I know lot of men like that.

Christians especially I don't understand they say it's ok to hate Gay's because it's wrong in the Bible and what not, yet I would have thought that as Christian they would be loving and accepting no matter what. Wouldn't that make the world a better place? Less hate and much more love and acceptance. There would be less fear and everything. Fear is a big deal. It's hard for me even to be honest about who I am when my family is very homophobic and close minded.

Answer 4

I feel the same way as you - I seriously can't understand the type of mentality that would inspire someone to hate someone simply because they're different. I'm straight, but my younger brother is gay, and he's taken a lot of crap for it (he got punched at school by some little sh*t, but he broke his hand so it all came back on him..).

I think people tend to hate what they don't understand. They're threatened by it, because they haven't got it all figured out and they can't categorise you.. so instead, they hate. It's weak. It makes me angry..

People are people - we're all human, we all have a heart, feelings, emotions, memories, a soul... It doesn't matter what someone looks like or what their sexual preference is. It's their heart that matters... We need to learn to see people for who they really are on the inside, not for what they look like or how they dress or what they personally believe.

I know exactly how you feel. I'm a Christian, and I get criticised all the time for what I believe... even more so, I get a lot of crap because my brother is gay. People abuse me and say "How can you still be a Christian when your brother is gay, that's not fair to him" and sh*t like that... The truth is, I believe that God's purpose in sending Jesus to die was to show true love for us. So that's what I do. I show true love to my brother... who really cares if he's gay or not? I love him, no matter who he is. Sorry, don't mean to sound preachy, but that's my own personal philosophy. Stop criticising what you don't understand, and just do your best to show LOVE to everyone.

LOL, this is sooooo long and I'm sorry if I'm rambling. I just had to get it off my chest - it's not every day that I'm able to share like that with someone who feels the same way as me.

:-) Peace!

Answer 5

I agree with you 100% and what you had to say brought tears to my eyes, because their is too much hatred in the world, directed to people who are different, whether it be race, religion, sexual orientation, whatever. Just for the record, I an a female(strictly into men). I don't hate you, and I hope you don't let small minded people and their shallow views get to you, like you said----- you are just like anybody Else, if cut you will bleed, if hurt you will cry. I think sometimes people hate to validate their own short comings. Good luck, God loves you.

Answer 6

We, as humans tend to dislike and distrust anything we don't understand, or that which is different from us. I have seen this topic discussed at length by some very important people as well as those who live day to day and do nothing more than provide for their families, which in no way makes them less important, just less influential. I for one, do not hate you for being, as you say gay. I don't understand you, but I learned years ago not to hate what I don't understand, but to try to learn to understand. I do not know what attracts men to men or women to women, nor after all these years of trying to figure it out, even with the help of those who feel that way, do I hope to ever do so. If you wish to be gay, then by all means do so, I think I will stay the way I am. You won't change my mind, and I won't change yours. So since I can't change your mind, am I supposed to hate, despise, or dislike you? No, I think not. All I ask is that since I am not gay, if we ever meet, don't try to pick me up. I fit together with women in all the correct places, and don't like unnatural positioning. Enjoy your life, and don't feel so persecuted. If you get a lot of flak for the way you are, just quit telling people about it. It is a personal thing and does not need to be shared. Don't start by saying, "Hi, my name is Ralph, and I am Gay". Just say your name is Ralph. I don't say, "Hi, I'm Dondi and I'm straight". Simple solution to a simple problem. So you see, I don't hate you, I just don't understand you.
Peace and Tranquility

edit:
Ps.... Hugs n kisses Uncle Ben...


exit dondi, stage left, singing "We shall Overcome", fade to yellow, fade to black.

Answer 7

I think you're absolutely right. There is no reason.
A person's sexual preference shouldn't have any
bearing on whether or not a person is likable or
not.
But, what with so much openness in the gay com-
munity these days, it has become almost a trivial
matter. Much more important, it would seem, is a
person's religious affiliation; and if they're Islamic
or Muslim, they're likely to feel just as unsafe here
in the US as a homosexual man or lesbian would
have felt, just half-a-century ago.
Sad? Yes. But just as "love makes the world go
'round," so, too does hate.

Answer 8

"Can't we all just get along like brothers and sisters and learn to live in peace by accepting one another for who and what they are."


Amen Brother!
How can people hate us when we have done nothing to them. They don't who we are or what we're about. Some act like being gay is a disease they can catch and others compare us to murderers and rapists. We aren't hurting anyone. We're just different from you.. why is that a reason to hate us? WHY?! It's so wrong for people judge others. I just don't understand it.

Answer 9

Well, I personally don't hate people based on their sexual orientations. It's not something you can just choose, if that's the way you are, that's the way you are.

A lot of people hate because they're afraid. I guess it's because they see homosexuals and bisexuals as something different and something they're not used. It's unknown, so it's scary. So, in order to combat this, they hate and try to suppress it.

Another thing which I've found with some of my guy friends is that they're afraid that a gay person will hit on them, which is ridiculous. I'm pretty sure that you don't hit on every guy you see, or even find every single guy attractive. Everyone is like that: just because you see someone of the gender you prefer doesn't mean that you automatically want to get with them.

I've tried explaining this to them in terms of them hitting on every girl they see, but they just don't get it. When I say 'Well, would you hit on ____?', they automatically say 'Ewww, no, she's ugly/mean/boring/bitchy etc.' But when I tell them that's what it's like for everyone, they just don't get it. It's like some warped perspective they have. I guess this could have something to do with it.

If you're having problems with homophobics, just ignore them. They might call you names and bully you, but in this world, especially in these times, who are they to bash you for your sexual orientation? People like that are just not worth the time. Be open about your sexuality, just don't announce it to everyone you meet. That could be an awkward conversation starter. And homophobics? They need to move on.

Hope this helps!

Answer 10

im glad to hear people stick up for themselves. I just think it the majority of people dont like change and thats why they seperate themselves with what they call "abnormal or wrong"

I mean like all the religous people what are they talking about how come God can forgive a murderer if he confess to a preist but cant forgive a person for being who they are and choose to be. Thats why i hate religion because no God would deny his own children unless they had done something evil onto others. And people shouldnt judge because in the bible it says for religous people not to because God is the only one that has the right to judge.

and plus i think there just mad because others are happier then they are so if their not haappy no one can be. I wsh the best of luck to you and forget all those jerks out there! hmmph!

Answer 11

Jorgiie
I don't hate you, as you can tell by my name.
I love and respect all people when people deserve
respect. You guy's and gal's in the LBGT section have never
ever done anything to me, and I love you all.
It is true what you said there is a lot of non understanding and hate in this world towards the LBGT peoples.
Hopefully the day will come when the ignorant people in this world wake up and see that yous are the most friendly,loving, kind people that have ever existed on this planet. We can only hope this day will come.
Love to all of my friends in the LBGT section.
Roman.