I am just curious to know people's opinions. I believe that homosexuality is just something that is with a person when they are born. I think God says it is wrong to commit homosexuality, but not for a person to be a homosexual. (Only have a preference for the opposite sex, no actions involved.) Opinions...
2007-11-17 00:29:25 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
By the way, I said that homosexuality is not a choice, why is everyone attacking me on something I didn't say. (That it is)
2007-11-17 00:42:33 · update #1
Would you choose a lifestyle that causes you to be judged and persecuted and even be in danger at times no matter what you do? Nah. I've known a lot of gay men in my day, and I've heard several of them say that if it was a choice they'd be straight. They're just not.
So no, it's not a choice. Is your straightness a choice? Nope. You just are.
2007-11-17 00:43:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Being brought up Christan I have been taught being gay is wrong, a sin, and a choice. This is wrong. I am bi (like both men and woman). I have tried for so many years to get rid of my feelings of attraction to other woman. I have hurt myself to the extent of where I didn't even know who I was. I went to church camp every summer, participated in church events and was the good little Christan girl my family wanted me to be. in the end, i couldn't take it anymore. I couldn't pretend anymore. I have drove myself insane. I became involved in drugs and other bad behaviors. Those behaviors were to numb the pain i was feeling. eventually, I had enough. I told my parents and of course they had a hard time with it. They still do now, 5 years later. So to answer your question. No being homosexual is not a choice. If I had my choice I would still be that girl my parents wanted me to be. If I had a choice I would be who I'm "supposed" to be. But I'm not. I can't be. I can't change who I am. Believe me, I tried.
2007-11-17 01:25:31 · answer #2 · answered by Emme 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. I'm gay and I did not get up one bright, sunny day and say, "Hmmm, what a beautiful day. Do I want to be attracted to men or women? I guess I'll be attracted to men."
Do heterosexuals have same-sex attractions and somehow weigh their attraction for the same-sex against the opposite sex? I wonder, because so many heterosexuals seem to think sexual orientation is a choice. This leads me to believe that all heterosexual men were attracted to men and women when young, but somehow chose to be attracted to just women. This is the only thing that would explain why they think gay people do such a thing.
2007-11-17 00:44:26 · answer #3 · answered by Michael B - Prop. 8 Repealed! 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Uh well
Because all humans have inherited sin, we are imperfect. In that course some have concluded, yeah, some are born with the thoughts of homosexuality. While others have gone through criminal experiences and have because of emotional drama, are homosexual.
First of all The Bible is the authority, and everything is beneficial for people to live life to its fullest.
second, It is wrong to be homosexual, now, regarding the thoughts, yes it is still wrong.
Holy also means to be clean. thoughts of homosexuality are also like someone that is in adultery very lustful. And is also shown to have medical and mental complications.
Because it is also harmful to the family (designed by God)., We need to have a bible trained mind. This is a trait that people need to work on everyday. Which is why a christian needs to meditate on the scriptures daily.
Humans are designed and we have a manual to help us succeed in life.
2007-11-17 00:52:56 · answer #4 · answered by fire 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You do not 'choose' if you prefer redheads, asians, intelligent people, funny people, etc. You do not choose any of the preferences you have in the partners you choose. Just the same as you don't choose to like or dislike a particular food, you just like it or you don't.
If you don't choose any of these things, why would you 'choose' your sexuality? Why would a hetrosexual male 'choose' to like men?
Of course it's not a choice. I've never met or heard of a gay person saying they 'chose' that lifestyle. None of my gay friends 'decided' to be gay. A lot of them copped a lot of **** because of thier sexuality. I'm very sure that if they could change it, just so nasty little religious people wouldn't torment them, they would.
That it is a choice is just what narrow-minded, homophobic (though probably gay) religious people will tell you. And I can bet those that say it is a choice, don't know any gay people at all themselves. They're making the statement based on thier religious beliefs.
2007-11-17 00:40:54 · answer #5 · answered by romyn_79 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Hi. No, homosexuality is not a choice.The same goes for being heterosexual.You do not choose your sexual orientation.It is given to you by God. Everyone who says it is a choice and you are sinning and should be punished are very ignorant.and they call themselves "Christians".They are the ones who should be punished.
2007-11-17 01:06:14 · answer #6 · answered by ROBERT P 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is a choice of lifestyle.Just as a drunk chooses to be a drunk or any other lifestyle.God gives us choices in life .It is a choice of the flesh.'
God doesn't make anyone homosexual. People love the flesh more than they love God plain and simple. You can argue all day I was born this way but when you stand before God ( practicing )homosexuals will say amen to their own damnation. It's like any other sin - you have to stay away from it.
2007-11-17 00:40:33 · answer #7 · answered by Ladybyrd 4 · 2⤊ 5⤋
No, it's not a choice. Even some of the people who used to try to cure" homosexuality finally understand that:
http://www.beyondexgay.com/article/apology
Statement of Apology from Former Exodus Leaders
"As former leaders of ex-gay ministries, we apologize to those individuals and families who believed our message that there is something inherently wrong with being gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. Some who heard our message were compelled to try to change an integral part of themselves, bringing harm to themselves and their families. Although we acted in good faith, we have since witnessed the isolation, shame, fear, and loss of faith that this message creates. We apologize for our part in the message of broken truth we spoke on behalf of Exodus and other organizations.
"We call on other former ex-gay leaders to join the healing and reconciliation process by adding their names to this apology.
"We encourage current leaders of ex-gay programs to have the courage to evaluate the fruit of their programs. We ask them to consider the long-term effects of their ministry."
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2007-11-17 00:50:40 · answer #8 · answered by YY4Me 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Same question, so same answer:
To the exact same extent that heterosexuality is a choice.
Why should I be celibate just because you think that your Bible says so? If there is a God, then God made me a lesbian.
I can't believe this question is still being asked twenty times a day!
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2007-11-17 00:44:41 · answer #9 · answered by abetterfate 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
To the same extent that being heterosexual is a choice.
Is there a reason you believe that God is opposed to two people having sex simply because they are the same gender rather than of opposite gender? I've never really understood why a Supreme Being would be particularly fussed by this. Sounds like people projecting their own personal tastes onto God.
2007-11-17 00:38:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 4⤋