Vile Atheist
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Grow up. It was a misconception, it happens get over it.
You seem keen on blaming your misconception on me. Just want to clarify it was no fault of my own.
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Grow up. It was a misconception, it happens get over it.
You seem keen on blaming your misconception on me. Just want to clarify it was no fault of my own.
Holy Hermaphrodites!:flirt:
Place the blame entirely on me; I don't care.
At any rate, you assessment is a bit off. The "ickiness" is an effect of; not the root of.
Closeted? what are you trying to be... do you think homosexuality is so attractive... it is impossible for some people to be gay. All due respect.
Thank you for the correction about San Francisco, i appreciate it. The point i mentioned stands though, you may not accept it but it does happen. Did you say people don't become gay? some do.
Is "ickiness" not basically the root of the homophobic arguments? In my experience it has been. All others seem to be side arguments to justify their bigotry without actually saying something like "Gays are icky". Could just be me.
"Is "ickiness" not basically the root of the homophobic arguments?"
No, it is an reaction of condition. If you grew up all you life, told that apples were gross then you would react accordingly. (If you want a comparison then consider the different eating habit of different cultures.)
The "homophobic arguments", themselves are rooted in hate, ignorance & prejudice; everything else is just an excuse.
The prudent question is: How did people become "homophobic" in the first place and why does it continue to perpetuate? Is it an effect of some fundamental flaw in human nature or in our social structure? I personally believe it is a combination of both.
"In my experience it has been."
I know this is a colloquial phrase but, let my point out, that I don't know you and as such this does not do much for validating your premise.
I do not think it's this simple as it sounds.I don't understand how anyone can make an intelligent argument against homosexuality. What people do in the privacy of their own homes - so long as it doesn't hurt anyone - is nobody else's business.
Rape is rape i agree, but in my view raping someone of the same sex is taken more terribly because of sexual orientation.But why did you think rape was relevant to the discussion? You're the one who raised the issue, so you must have thought it significant.
My point, rather simple, is that homosexual rape is no more an argument against homosexuality than heterosexual rape is an argument against heterosexuality.
To the point that was, but whoh! still a little steep in regards to my argument that people are gay by choice. But to answer your question, could i decide to become gay? the answer is yes -i certainly could and it's a choice people make everyday for the reasons you beautifully outline.That is exactly what I am saying: People do not "become" gay. There are seeming exceptions to this rule, but they have more to do with situations than with gender orientation.
Two examples come to mind immediately. The first is the example of prison/jail, where male-on-male (and very occasional female-on-female) rape has been known to take place. This, however, is more a matter of power and control than it is of attraction. Even those who engage in consensual acts usually consider themselves to be straight, and will exclusively date members of the opposite sex when not in jail, limiting same-gender contacts to times when they have no other options.
The second example is in the world of male prostitution: Young men on the streets will often turn to "survival sex" in order to get by, keep a roof over their heads, stay fed, and feed whatever drug habits they may have picked up. Some are gay, but they generally realize it long before they turn to prostitution. A few others identify as straight, but are willing to play the part in order to keep the money flowing in. Again, though, nobody "becomes" gay in that circumstance.
So again: People do not "become" gay. They may have same-sex contact for any or all of the reasons listed above.
In fact, since you say that it is a choice, let me ask you this: Could you decide to be gay?
To the point that was, but whoh! still a little steep in regards to my argument that people are gay by choice. But to answer your question, could i decide to become gay? the answer is yes -i certainly could and it's a choice people make everyday for the reasons you beautifully outline.
I do not think it's this simple as it sounds.
I do not think it's this simple as it sounds.
My mom use to tell me I wouldn't like certain foods. And recently I have discovered that I actually do like them.No, it is a reaction of condition. If you grew up all your life, told that apples were gross then you would react accordingly. (If you want a comparison then consider the different eating habits of different cultures.)
That's interesting. Most straight people I know can't even begin to imagine being with someone of the same sex, as most gays I know don't want to think about being with someone of the opposite. Myself, the thought of being with a guy just kinda makes me think "eeewwww."To the point that was, but whoh! still a little steep in regards to my argument that people are gay by choice. But to answer your question, could i decide to become gay? the answer is yes -i certainly could and it's a choice people make everyday for the reasons you beautifully outline.