Homosexuality and Tolerance: a 10 question survey?

Question

This is a survey to determine which side of the argument is more accepting & which side is more bigoted. Copy and paste the questions into your answer.

1. Is same-sex attraction a choice?

2. Is engaging in homosexual relationships or homosexual intercourse a choice?

3. Is same-sex attraction morally wrong?

4. Are homosexual relationships or homosexual intercourse morally wrong?

5. Is it stupid, ignorant or closed minded to believe that homosexual behaviors are morally wrong?

6. Is it stupid, ignorant or closed minded to believe that homosexual behaviors are morally acceptable?

7. Is one side of the issue more entitled to their beliefs than the other?

8. Is it bigotry to treat people like they're stupid, ignorant or closed minded simply because their beliefs differ from your own?

9. If you are only open to your own views or the views of those like you isn't that the definition of closed minded?

10. Do you consider yourself to be intelligent & open minded?

We are not talking about the extremists who actively persecute people for either practicing homosexuality or for speaking out agains it.

These questions are about what you believe and how accepting you are of the beliefs of others.

Then results are in.

1. Yes=7 (19.4%), No=29 (80.6%)
2. Yes=29 (80.6%), No=7 (19.4%)
3. Yes=4 (11.1%), No=32 (88.9%)
4. Yes=6 (16.7%), No=30 (83.3%)
5. Yes=23 (63.9%), No=13 (36.1%)
6. Yes=5 (13.9%), No=31 (86.1%)
7. Yes=8 (22.2%), No=28 (77.8%)
8. Yes=27 (75.0%), No=9 (25.0%)
9. Yes=32 (88.9%), No=3 (8.3%)
10. Yes=35 (97.2%), No=1 (2.8%)

30 people support homosexual behaviors. 15 of those are bigots*.

6 people oppose homosexual behaviors. 3 of those are bigots*.

From this very limited sample it looks like both sides are equally Bigotted*.

* The opporational definition of Bigot for this survey is #6 and #7 don't match and #8 was answered yes.

I also asked this same questiong under the Religion & Spirituality category. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071024150723AAXJiGP&pa=FYd1D2bwHTHwLblkEuk9RYUrgJNMuyqP36LuBPMMM78tLA--&paid=asked&msgr_status=

It will be interesting to see if I get the same results.

Answer 1

1. Is same-sex attraction a choice?
-Hell no! I could elaborate scientifically, but I'm too tired right now.

2. Is engaging in homosexual relationships or homosexual intercourse a choice?
-Well, engaging in any relationship or intercourse is a choice.

3. Is same-sex attraction morally wrong?
-Who defines morals? Scientifically, no.

4. Are homosexual relationships or homosexual intercourse morally wrong?
-Again, who defines morals? And again, scientifically, no.

5. Is it stupid, ignorant or closed minded to believe that homosexual behaviors are morally wrong?
-Yes.

6. Is it stupid, ignorant or closed minded to believe that homosexual behaviors are morally acceptable?
-No.

7. Is one side of the issue more entitled to their beliefs than the other?
-We are, because we have fact as basis whereas religion has none, and those protecting the apparent "sanctity" of marriage our huge ironic hypocrites aka the growing divorce rate, prenuptial agreements, etc.

8. Is it bigotry to treat people like they're stupid, ignorant or closed minded simply because their beliefs differ from your own?
-Yes, bigotry is when you deny someone their harmless rights because of baseless claims.

9. If you are only open to your own views or the views of those like you isn't that the definition of closed minded?
-Close minded is when you believe you can discriminate or deny equality to someone because of your beliefs, and cannot back it with any real proof.

10. Do you consider yourself to be intelligent & open minded?
-Considering I've been to over 50 countries, many third world, yes, I do.

Answer 2

1. Is same-sex attraction a choice?
Yes and No (you never know the circumstances)

2. Is engaging in homosexual relationships or homosexual intercourse a choice?
Yes and No (somebody could be doing it for kicks and someone could be very attracted to the same sex)
3. Is same-sex attraction morally wrong?
Sometimes I think it is (I mostly think that way because I don't want my child witnessing a homosexual couple kissing) But i do not think it's a sin.

4. Are homosexual relationships or homosexual intercourse morally wrong?
Sometimes I think the way Homosexuals have sex isn't proper but then what is proper?

5. Is it stupid, ignorant or closed minded to believe that homosexual behaviors are morally wrong?
Yes it is.

6. Is it stupid, ignorant or closed minded to believe that homosexual behaviors are morally acceptable?
No it is not.

7. Is one side of the issue more entitled to their beliefs than the other?
Yes.

8. Is it bigotry to treat people like they're stupid, ignorant or closed minded simply because their beliefs differ from your own?
Ofcourse it is!

9. If you are only open to your own views or the views of those like you isn't that the definition of closed minded?
yes

somewhat

Answer 3

1. Is same-sex attraction a choice?
No, it isn't a choice. You can't choose which foods appeal to you. Or which hand you use. It comes naturally.

2. Is engaging in homosexual relationships or homosexual intercourse a choice?
Well, any type of engagement in intercourse is a choice unless it's forced. So yea. But the same holds true for heterosexual.

3. Is same-sex attraction morally wrong?
No.

4. Are homosexual relationships or homosexual intercourse morally wrong?
Nope.

5. Is it stupid, ignorant or closed minded to believe that homosexual behaviors are morally wrong?
Depends. Usually, I'd say yes. But there could be exceptions and I don't want to generalize.

6. Is it stupid, ignorant or closed minded to believe that homosexual behaviors are morally acceptable?
Nope.

7. Is one side of the issue more entitled to their beliefs than the other?
Not really. Everyone is entitled to their beliefs--no matter how stupid.

8. Is it bigotry to treat people like they're stupid, ignorant or closed minded simply because their beliefs differ from your own?
Yes.

9. If you are only open to your own views or the views of those like you isn't that the definition of closed minded?
Yes, it is. But as long as you understand where the person is coming from and disagree then it isn't close minded.

10. Do you consider yourself to be intelligent & open minded?
I hate humanity. But yes, I do think I'm intelligent and pretty open minded.

Answer 4

1. Is same-sex attraction a choice? For me, it is not. I can't speak for everyone. Their are a lot of people in this world and I'm sure someone chose that.

2. Is engaging in homosexual relationships or homosexual intercourse a choice? Well, yea it is a choice to act on your feelings.

3. Is same-sex attraction morally wrong? That is up to the individual. I personally see nothing wrong with it.

4. Are homosexual relationships or homosexual intercourse morally wrong? Again, it's all up the the individual. I'm okay with it.

5. Is it stupid, ignorant or closed minded to believe that homosexual behaviors are morally wrong? A lot of time it is ignorance. People like that tend to ignore or not believe in the science before them and go by what they are told.

6. Is it stupid, ignorant or closed minded to believe that homosexual behaviors are morally acceptable? No.

7. Is one side of the issue more entitled to their beliefs than the other? Well, of course not. Everyone is entitled to their opinions. Opinions don't make facts.

8. Is it bigotry to treat people like they're stupid, ignorant or closed minded simply because their beliefs differ from your own? Yes. One subject can split two people but another could make them agree.

9. If you are only open to your own views or the views of those like you isn't that the definition of closed minded? Yes, people need to expose themselves to a variety of views. A person's own opinion could change to the point it would surprise them.

10. Do you consider yourself to be intelligent & open minded? Intelligent -- well thats all by comparison. Compared to some I would be considered wise. Compared to others, I'm a complete moron. I am very much so open minded.

Answer 5

1. Is same-sex attraction a choice? No, it is NOT.
2. Is engaging in homosexual relationships or homosexual intercourse a choice? Well, yes, but so is heterosexual!
3. Is same-sex attraction morally wrong? No. We are made this way.
4. Are homosexual relationships or homosexual intercourse morally wrong? No, we were made this way!
5. Is it stupid, ignorant or closed minded to believe that homosexual behaviors are morally wrong? Well, I wouldn't call it stupid, but I do think that it is unwarranted.
6. Is it stupid, ignorant or closed minded to believe that homosexual behaviors are morally acceptable? Nope, it's not. It's being open minded.
7. Is one side of the issue more entitled to their beliefs than the other? Both are entitled to their own opinion.
8. Is it bigotry to treat people like they're stupid, ignorant or closed minded simply because their beliefs differ from your own? Yes, and it is uncalled for.
9. If you are only open to your own views or the views of those like you isn't that the definition of closed minded? Pretty much...
10. Do you consider yourself to be intelligent & open minded? I do, I am open to other people's beliefs.

Answer 6

This is a survey to determine which side of the argument is more accepting & which side is more bigoted. Copy and paste the questions into your answer.

1. Is same-sex attraction a choice?
No. It's just the way you are, they way you're built.

2. Is engaging in homosexual relationships or homosexual intercourse a choice?
Yes. Even if you're gay, you don't have to be in a relationship or have sex with the same gender.

3. Is same-sex attraction morally wrong?
No. That's just rediculous.

4. Are homosexual relationships or homosexual intercourse morally wrong?
No. There is nothing wrong with being with the one you love and care about or getting a bit of pleasure in your life.

5. Is it stupid, ignorant or closed minded to believe that homosexual behaviors are morally wrong?
Generally. A lot of the time people who don't understand it, or have just been told by their parents/peers thing that it's wrong.

6. Is it stupid, ignorant or closed minded to believe that homosexual behaviors are morally acceptable?
No. Usually open minded people think more things are right.

7. Is one side of the issue more entitled to their beliefs than the other?
No. Everyone should be able to believe what they want to.

8. Is it bigotry to treat people like they're stupid, ignorant or closed minded simply because their beliefs differ from your own?
No. But if you harm people because of your beliefs or start wars, then that's wrong.

9. If you are only open to your own views or the views of those like you isn't that the definition of closed minded?
Yeah.

10. Do you consider yourself to be intelligent & open minded?
Yeah I suppose. To an extent. I don't really consider myself ot be much.

Answer 7

1. For some people maybe, but not for me.

2. Absolutely. Most actions are results of choices.

3. Not by my moral standards.

4. Not by my moral standards.

5. I believe it is close-minded. Stupid? No. People are force fed information like this, so for some, I do not blame them.

6. Definitely not close minded. I don't know about the other two, but I can't see why it would be.

7. I do think that homosexuals are more entitled to an opinion because it is their sexuality, and therefore only they can understand it first hand. I don't make judgments about other people who are different than me without considering how things would affect that particular person.

8. Absolutely, unless they are disrespectful.

9. That is the definition, yes.

10. Intelligent? In some things. Open minded? Of course.

Answer 8

1. Is same-sex attraction a choice?
I believe the desire/need of being attracted to the same sex is not a choice. I believe that you're born like that. I believe acting on it is a choice however, you wouldn't want to be alone forever so, it's the right choice to act on it.

2. Is engaging in homosexual relationships or homosexual intercourse a choice?
See above.

3. Is same-sex attraction morally wrong?
No. I don't believe so. Especially in this day and age when it is more socially accepted.

4. Are homosexual relationships or homosexual intercourse morally wrong?
No.

5. Is it stupid, ignorant or closed minded to believe that homosexual behaviors are morally wrong?
I believe so. A lot of it comes from od fashioned beliefs and a reluctance to change.

6. Is it stupid, ignorant or closed minded to believe that homosexual behaviors are morally acceptable?
I believe so.

7. Is one side of the issue more entitled to their beliefs than the other?
No.

8. Is it bigotry to treat people like they're stupid, ignorant or closed minded simply because their beliefs differ from your own?
It's not right to treat anyone differently for having their own opinion on something and/or preference.

9. If you are only open to your own views or the views of those like you isn't that the definition of closed minded?
I believe so.

10. Do you consider yourself to be intelligent & open minded?
Yes when it comes to some things!

Answer 9

Let me preface this by saying that I am a Christian...I do not wish to offend anyone, however, I have a feeling that this is inevitable. 1. The Bible clearly states that homosexuality is a sin. If sin is a choice, then yes, homosexuality must be a choice. Why would God say something is wrong, then force someone to do it without a choice? However, some people that have homosexual feelings do not wish to be homosexual, so how is that a choice? I think it's that it's just like any other sin, you can be strongly tempted even if you don't want to. As for WHY one would have those feelings, I have no idea. Why do I want to eat all the time? I'm not hungry. I'm just very tempted. 2. Engaging in homosexual relations/intercourse certainly is a choice. Your thoughts and feelings may or may not be, but your actions are totally under your control, unless you're clinically insane. No one and nothing can "make" you do anything, therefore it's a choice. 3. This ties into the first question...if sin isn't moral, and it's a sin, then yes, it's morally wrong. 4. I believe it is morally wrong, because you can control your actions, and to engage in homosexual behaviors is blatantly sinning. Again, relates to question 2. 5. To be brief, if I agreed to this question, I would be discrediting myself. So I must disagree. And wouldn't it be "stupid, ignorant, or closed minded" to apply those terms to someone because their beliefs differed from yours? 6. It is not stupid, ignorant, or closed minded to believe that homosexuality IS acceptable, though. It certainly isn't close minded, since it goes against much of society. It's not stupid or ignorant either (unless you have no basis for your beliefs, and that applies to everyone). Rather, I would say it is misinformed and anti-Christian. 7. No one side is more entitled to their beliefs than the other. Of course both sides believe they are right, as I do, but everyone can have their beliefs. It's a right. However, I get angry with Christians who hate gays or discriminate against them -- I don't agree with homosexuality and God does not either, and I cannot advocate it, but God loves everyone. It isn't Christian to hate others or to deny others a choice. 8. Yes. This speaks for itself. 9. Yes. Definitely. This is what annoys me about those who claim they are "tolerant". You aren't being tolerant if you only tolerate those like you because you believe that your beliefs are themselves tolerant. Furthermore, it is impossible for ANYONE to ever be completely tolerant. If you did, you'd be denying ever having an opinion on anything. 10. I consider myself intelligent and open-minded. I am a student and do well in school and I consider myself to be logical. I believe I am fairly open-minded as I have friends of many different races and beliefs, and have had people who were gay or bisexual state that they liked me (and not in *that* way) when they knew full well my beliefs. I believe in non-confrontational logic. Confrontation has its place, but you won't win any converts to anything that way.

Answer 10

1. Is same-sex attraction a choice? no, but acting on it is.

2. Is engaging in homosexual relationships or homosexual intercourse a choice? excluding rape/sexual harassment, yes it is a choice.

3. Is same-sex attraction morally wrong? not to me.

4. Are homosexual relationships or homosexual intercourse morally wrong? not to me.

5. Is it stupid, ignorant or closed minded to believe that homosexual behaviors are morally wrong?
no, if they have a religious, political, or any other reason to believe that, then so be it. if they can at least try to understand where homosexuals are coming from, then it would not be close-minded.
if they are simply uneducated and just dislike gay people because they're 'different', then yes, it would be ignorant.

6. Is it stupid, ignorant or closed minded to believe that homosexual behaviors are morally acceptable?
pretty much the same as the above answer, except the other way around. i personally believe it is morally acceptable to be attracted to whomever you wish, and show that attraction however y'all would like.

7. Is one side of the issue more entitled to their beliefs than the other?
no, they both have things to base their opinions on. unless they're just doing it out of spite, in which case they are not entitled.

8. Is it bigotry to treat people like they're stupid, ignorant or closed minded simply because their beliefs differ from your own?
yes

9. If you are only open to your own views or the views of those like you isn't that the definition of closed minded?
EXACTLY thank you, you're the only other person who thinks this.

10. Do you consider yourself to be intelligent & open minded?
for the most part. i can generally respect/ try to understand opposing opinions unless they're extreme to the point of any type of abuse. no matter what your opinions are, there's rarely ever a reason to actually hurt someone.

Answer 11

1. Is same-sex attraction a choice?
No.
2. Is engaging in homosexual relationships or homosexual intercourse a choice?
Yes.
3. Is same-sex attraction morally wrong?
No.
4. Are homosexual relationships or homosexual intercourse morally wrong?
No.
5. Is it stupid, ignorant or closed minded to believe that homosexual behaviors are morally wrong?
Yes.
6. Is it stupid, ignorant or closed minded to believe that homosexual behaviors are morally acceptable?
No.
7. Is one side of the issue more entitled to their beliefs than the other?
No.
8. Is it bigotry to treat people like they're stupid, ignorant or closed minded simply because their beliefs differ from your own?
Yes.
9. If you are only open to your own views or the views of those like you isn't that the definition of closed minded?
Yes, but I am willing to listen to all people's views. I just don't believe them.
10. Do you consider yourself to be intelligent & open minded?
Yes, and others have told me so.