Homophobia

Interesting Wedge. Wonder why that is?? I would prefer not to see overt kissing by 2 men but equally, I don't like seeing overt kissing by heterosexuals. Bit of decorum required in public I think.

Now, 2 ladies is different :devil:

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Originally Posted by EuroTroll

I think the problem is that many religious people not only follow their code of conduct (which is fine IMO), but also demand that others follow it (which isn't fine IMO), and vocally condemn any dissent from what they think is right. In the extreme, they actually hate those who do something they consider wrong, and therefore the "hater" label is appropriate.

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And exactly how are gay activists any different? They are the ones who preach for tolerance, yet someone who is against their opinion is massacred at once and hated. Whoever dares to say something that gay activists consider "anti-gay" is labelled a bigot and a homophobe at once. Pretty much a death sentence to that person's career. So I always find it weird how gay activists who claim to fight for tolerance are actually the most intolerant group out there.
That isn't to say I am religious. I have had my share of dealings with religious types before and they tend not to like my opinions too much :laugh:

As for my opinion on homosexuals - well, if you are two consenting adults, then I really don't care even slightly what you do in your home. It is not my business, nor anyone else's and one should be free to do whatever he/she pleases. On the overall scheme of things, I dont agree and I don't see myself ever agreeing with gays adopting or marrying, because I just don't consider those things normal (I could expand on that view, but a short explanation will be just fine for now). Simple, those are my views and no matter how much certain groups try to silence people who share my opinion, it will make no difference to mine, it might only strenghten it.

I think the difference is that a gay activist is passionate about something they have no control over. A religious activist is passionate about something that they choose to be.

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Originally Posted by Brown, Jon Brow

I think the difference is that a gay activist is passionate about something they have no control over. A religious activist is passionate about something that they choose to be.

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There are plenty of heterosexual homoactivists. Besides, there are plenty of gays who don't demonize everyone who doesn't agree with their views. Simply because you are gay or religious, does not mean everyone who does not subscribe to your views should be demonized and attacked.
So what you said is not of much substance.

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Originally Posted by Knock-on

Interesting Wedge. Wonder why that is?? I would prefer not to see overt kissing by 2 men but equally, I don't like seeing overt kissing by heterosexuals.

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My view exactly, for whatever reason.

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Originally Posted by Garry Walker

Simply because you are gay or religious, does not mean everyone who does not subscribe to your views should be demonized and attacked.

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The end result of your view would be the expression of no critical opinions whatsoever.

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Originally Posted by Brown, Jon Brow

I think the difference is that a gay activist is passionate about something they have no control over. A religious activist is passionate about something that they choose to be.

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I do not believe that sexual attraction necessarily trumps religious passion. My faith is as natural as blinking. Likewise, as a human my tendency to sin is in my nature but I also own my wrongdoings, too.

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Originally Posted by Knock-on

I would prefer not to see overt kissing by 2 men but equally, I don't like seeing overt kissing by heterosexuals. Bit of decorum required in public I think.

Now, 2 ladies is different :devil:

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I don't mind that people show affection in public (and I will glady engage in a PDA with my wife) but I always look the other way no matter who it is.

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Originally Posted by keysersoze

I do not believe that sexual attraction necessarily trumps religious passion. My faith is as natural as blinking. Likewise, as a human my tendency to sin is in my nature but I also own my wrongdoings, too.

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I don't know what faith you follow but if you are part of a major religion then it is probably is due to historical reasons and where you happened to be born. Not nature.

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Originally Posted by Brown, Jon Brow

I don't know what faith you follow but if you are part of a major religion then it is probably is due to historical reasons and where you happened to be born. Not nature.

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It doesn't matter what major religion it is (incidentally, I'm a Christian). It may have been passed down to me via my parents, but a life without religion--that is, to say, one in which a person views themself as not of (a) God, but their own agent, exercising their own free will--is an unnatural state in my view.