why do so many people disapprove of homosexuality?

Question

homosexuality is becoming more accepted by society in general, but overall, the majority of society is still frightened of homosexuals and finds the behavior to be odd, strange, and gross. why do so many people disapprove of homosexuality?

Answer 1

1) Being brought up in this moral.

If someone is raised in a neighbourhood which disapproves gays, it might become a part of his/her personality.
But he/she can change his/her judgement.

2) Being brought up in this faith.

If someone is raised in a neighbourhood which believes in a faith which disapproves homosexuality , he/she might disapprove it too.
But he/she can change his/her belief or he/she can ignore the part about homosexuality.

3) Not knowing much about this subject.

If someone doesn't know that World Health Organization or other respected scientific establishments or simply science approves homosexuality, he/she can judge the normality of homosexuality according to other issues.
Some pseudo-psychologists mislead people too.
But he/she can change his/her judgement.

4) Being harmed by gays.

According to psychologists, if we are harmed by someone, we might fear or hate not just the person but also all other people who belong to the group of the one who harmed us.
If someone is harmed by a gay, he/she might fear or hate all gays.
But victims can change their judgement.

5) Disliking a characteristic of a gay.

Again, according to science if we dislike a characteristic of someone, we might also dislike other people who are in the same group with the one whose characteristic we disliked.
For example, if someone hates feminine attributes in a man and if he/she sees a gay guy having feminine attributes, he/she might dislike all gays.
It won't matter that all gay men aren't feminine.
But he/she can change his/her judgement.

Hope it helps.

Answer 2

People fear what they don't know, or what they can't comprehend. Many don't understand (whether they've tried to or not, who knows), so they brush it off as something abnormal, something that should not happen. Some are raised and taught that it's bad. Many people lean on the bible to support their lack on knowledge.

I think Lewis Black said it best, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ANrvQC4wIk

Along with this:
An engineering professor is treating her husband, a loan officer, to dinner for finally giving in to her pleas to shave off the scraggly beard he grew on vacation. His favorite restaurant is a casual place where they both feel comfortable in slacks and cotton/polyester-blend golf shirts. But, as always, she wears the gold and pearl pendant he gave her the day her divorce decree was final. They're laughing over their menus because they know he always ends up diving into a giant plate of ribs but she won't be talked into anything more fattening than shrimp.

Quiz: How many biblical prohibitions are they violating? Well, wives are supposed to be 'submissive' to their husbands (I Peter 3:1). And all women are forbidden to teach men (I Timothy 2:12), wear gold or pearls (I Timothy 2:9) or dress in clothing that 'pertains to a man' (Deuteronomy 22:5). Shellfish and pork are definitely out (Leviticus 11:7, 10) as are usury (Deuteronomy 23:19), shaving (Leviticus 19:27) and clothes of more than one fabric (Leviticus 19:19). And since the Bible rarely recognizes divorce, they're committing adultery, which carries the rather harsh penalty of death by stoning (Deuteronomy 22:22).

So why are they having such a good time? Probably because they wouldn't think of worrying about rules that seem absurd, anachronistic or - at best - unrealistic. Yet this same modern-day couple could easily be among the millions of Americans who never hesitate to lean on the Bible to justify their own anti-gay attitudes.
~Deb Price, from And Say Hi To Joyce

Answer 3

I answered this question not too long ago. People in general fear what they do not understand. It also has to do with religious belief. Most religions disapprove of homosexuality, and do not believe it is an acceptable lifestyle. And because they are seen as different, they are subject to hatred, violence, and aggression by others, especially religious people. And if you think about, that's an oxymoron. How can a religion say to love your neighbor, but then make fun of, tease, and hurt a homosexual? It goes against everything Jesus stood for. He said love your neighbor, not love your neighbor as long as he is not homosexual.

Answer 4

First, people having principles, values, and morality that disagrees with homosexuality doesn't make them "frightened" of homosexuals. It's called "an opinion," not fear. I don't like liver, but I'm not afraid of it.

Secondly, you really need to ask yourself how fair it is to force others to accept and like someone or something. If you think it is fair, then I would urge you to start accepting the people that disagree with homosexuality, or you'd be a hypocrite.

Not everyone has to like you, and you're only going to annoy them and disappoint yourself by trying. Go live your life and stop worrying about what others think of you.

Answer 5

It depends on how you were raised

I was raised that homosexuality is wrong
I know i will never be gay or bi but I dont really have a problem with them i mean there people just like every 1 else why judge them if they like the same sex or both

Answer 6

For most people it is a religious issue. The Bible clearly states certain things about sexuality, not just about orientation. For other people though.... it is just plain old stupidity. Just like Hitler wanting to kill all Jewish people so his race would be superior, the KKK.... Stupidity has been around for a long time and it is probably not going anywhere. Plus the media doesn't help with everyone wanting to be like ditzy celebrities like Brittney and Lindsay. There is nothing wrong with you if you are homosexual, just be yourself. Let everyone else have their own problems with whatever. The important thing to remember is just always be comfortable in your element.

Answer 7

No. there is not any tale in the Gospels the place the Jesus character says he disapproves of homosexuality. there is not any verse in the recent testomony that asserts homosexuality is misguided.

Answer 8

Homosexuality has always existed, however, it was seen as a sin and it's still seen as a sin by many people. Others just don't think it's normal. In general we are always afraid of what we don't know and what we consider abnormal. Since it has been set as the rule for the male to be with the female, most people see homosexuality as abnormal. It's a matter of time for people to learn that this is natural and to finally accept it.

Answer 9

I have no idea, homosexuality is all natural, I am gay and I know lots of people who disapprove of homosexuality.

Answer 10

You know, I really don't know. I started to answer this, but I can't think of a single good reason. I'm a Christian and I have no problem with homosexuals whatsoever, and find the anti-gay movement to be sick and hypocritcal, so it can't just be religion. There is something else to it. It boggles my mind thinking about it. I'm interested to see what answers you get!

P.S. Well, so far the only answer anyone seems to have is: it's gross or evil. But no one seems to be able to say why or expand on it. Interesting.