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15th March 2013, 11:38
henners88

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Originally Posted by gadjo_dilo

I used to be a member of a forum where about 50% of the members were gay. There were numberless debates and fights on this issue and I remember that many of them explained they become gay because they experimented it. Never dared to say something but I suppose they were just trying a new experience, liked it and etc.

I think many religious people think being gay is the choice of the individual because they assume they wish to be different. Because homosexuality is frowned upon so much they don't accept it's occurred by natural means because it allows them to remain intolerant. I don't believe people choose to experiment and stick with it because you have to have the natural urge in the first place. There must be something there in the first place IMO.
15th March 2013, 11:53
BDunnell

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Originally Posted by henners88

I think many religious people think being gay is the choice of the individual because they assume they wish to be different. Because homosexuality is frowned upon so much they don't accept it's occurred by natural means because it allows them to remain intolerant. I don't believe people choose to experiment and stick with it because you have to have the natural urge in the first place. There must be something there in the first place IMO.

Of course there must. The same is true of any curiosity — they don't come out of nowhere.
15th March 2013, 11:57
The Black Knight

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Originally Posted by henners88

I think many religious people think being gay is the choice of the individual because they assume they wish to be different. Because homosexuality is frowned upon so much they don't accept it's occurred by natural means because it allows them to remain intolerant. I don't believe people choose to experiment and stick with it because you have to have the natural urge in the first place. There must be something there in the first place IMO.

Some gay guys I have been speaking to have told me that they were attracted to women up until the age of 16 or 17 and then they realized they found men more attractive and forgot about women. Others have had that realization much later in life. I don't see it as a big deal either way. It has absolutely no impact on my life if two men have sex. It has been going on since the stone age and will continue to do so. Why offer resistance that which you can't change? Can there be anything more futile or insane than trying to change what already is? I accept gay people and everyone as they are. If every one else did the same and realized we were all entitled to our opinions the world would be a far better place.
15th March 2013, 11:58
BDunnell

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Originally Posted by The Black Knight

Some gay guys I have been speaking to have told me that they were attracted to women up until the age of 16 or 17 and then they realized they found men more attractive and forgot about women. Others have had that realization much later in life. I don't see it as a big deal either way. It has absolutely no impact on my life if two men have sex. It has been going on since the stone age and will continue to do so. Why offer resistance that which you can't change? Can there be anything more futile or insane than trying to change what already is? I accept gay people and everyone as they are. If every one else did the same and realized we were all entitled to our opinions the world would be a far better place.

Absolutely.
15th March 2013, 12:02
BDunnell

Coincidentally to this discussion, here is a very pleasing piece on much the same subject:

Rob Portman commentary: Gay couples also deserve chance to get married | The Columbus Dispatch
15th March 2013, 12:20
CaptainRaiden

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15th March 2013, 13:34
Spafranco

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Originally Posted by BDunnell

Whose fault is that other than the bigots themselves?

Maybe I also slightly resent your implication that I suffer from a 'very serious anomaly'.

If you're gay I am confounded even more that you do not accept the fact that you are "different" and that you take exception to being what you seem to view as labeling.
You do not find 'cause for resentment when one member states that homosexuality is a "biological phenomenon". Why?
Personally, I do not have any issue with gays, gay marriage or cohabitating.
15th March 2013, 13:44
SGWilko

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Originally Posted by Spafranco

If you're gay I am confounded even more that you do not accept the fact that you are "different" and that you take exception to being what you seem to view as labeling.
You do not find 'cause for resentment when one member states that homosexuality is a "biological phenomenon". Why?
Personally, I do not have any issue with gays, gay marriage or cohabitating.

Maybe if Ben was the first man ever to be Homosexual, then maybe that is a valid view.

What you actually mean is Ben is different to YOU.

Is being rich the 'norm'? If so, I am different!
15th March 2013, 13:56
BDunnell

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Originally Posted by Spafranco

If you're gay I am confounded even more that you do not accept the fact that you are "different" and that you take exception to being what you seem to view as labeling.

The reason I object is partly because of your language — you make homosexuals sound ill by describing them as having a 'serious anomaly' — and partly because the differentiation, labelling, call it what you will, is pointless. Heterosexual people are 'different' from me, but I wouldn't make an issue of it.

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Originally Posted by Spafranco

You do not find 'cause for resentment when one member states that homosexuality is a "biological phenomenon". Why?

Because we don't know what the root cause is, and nor do I care.
15th March 2013, 16:52
donKey jote

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Originally Posted by Spafranco

homosexuality is a "biological phenomenon"

as is heterosexuality ! ... what is exactly your problem? :dozey:

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