Homosexuality, is it acceptable? Options

[add1cted2f1re]

EDIT:
you guys have some great advice... i will stay w/ my best friend... i knew the other guys were jerks all along i guess... just wanted to be popular...

any hoo.... lets turn this into ppl you know who are homosexual or closet-cases?
i think that might be good....



ORIGINAL:

i am posting this to find out if it is NC that is homophoebic or everywhere

my best friend that i grew up w/ since we were 7... comes up to me one day and says "would you hate me if i was into guys" i said "no, as long as you dont like me like that, b/c i wont roll that way"  were still friends, but i feel bad for him b/c he let it slip to a few other friends who told one more person, so u know how it is, naturally, he is now "that gay kid" and the whole school knew w/ in a few weeks...

NOW... my other friends are telling me to stop hanging out w/ him... its "bad for my image"  i said: "who the heck cares? this is high school... u guys wont have my back when we leave this school... but he will... so shove off!" or something like that... i was pissed

plz post replies.... am i wrong for still being his friend? or wrong for losin' other friends? im in a bad spot right now

[xourzest]

aww..that's soooo sweet!!

[*RiC3xBoy*]

No, your other friends are bad and they need a spanking with a paddle.

[add1cted2f1re]

No, your other friends are bad and they need a spanking with a paddle.

are u being serious, or making fun of me?

[*mzkandi*]

Moved to Relationships

[Heathasm]

rofl@ the person who said he was bad for your image

it IS just highschool
god...highschool...i think this will be my 20th time stating im glad im not in highschool any more

[mouse_3k]

I dont mind gays. Im friends with so many gays, i love them. If a good friend of mine was gay of course id hang out wit em still no matter what other people told me. I wont listen to other shallow people to dip out on a good friend

[HuGzNKissEs]

I live in an extremely small town...& well like 5 people in my class(class of '07) are either gay, les, or bi. & they fit right in with everyone else. We dont treat them any different...actually we joke with them about being not straight.

I think your friends are very wrong for telling u not to be friends with him because ALTHOUGH I DO NOT AGREE WITH HOMOSEXUALITY(I actually dont BELIEVE in it)....he may have problems that he has trouble dealing with & this is how his hormones reacted to it...I understand problems like that. So I think you should be friends with him anyways!

[add1cted2f1re]

I live in an extremely small town...& well like 5 people in my class(class of '07) are either gay, les, or bi.  & they fit right in with everyone else.  We dont treat them any different...actually we joke with them about being not straight. 

I think your friends are very wrong for telling u not to be friends with him because ALTHOUGH I DO NOT AGREE WITH HOMOSEXUALITY(I actually dont BELIEVE in it)....he may have problems that he has trouble dealing with & this is how his hormones reacted to it...I understand problems like that. So I think you should be friends with him anyways!

thanks i think ill stay friends w/ him (i was plannig to i just wanted to ask y'all)

i hope all this s*** blows over...

[NgocQuyen]

i'd say no its not wrong..people should be able to love who they want to love...

++edit

whoops forgot...pssh no you're not wrong for being his friend still...i would totally diss and drop kick those guys who said that "the gay kid" was "bad for your image" i will kill them! thats it! where they at! i gotta cut them!!!!

[WindSorcerous]

Wow, those other guys are jerks...
I have a handful of gay friends and I'm totally fine with it. Actually, a lot of people are fine with it, but we have a big school. Our principal is even gay

Yeah, so anyway stick with the people that care about you the most and don't go on what others think about you. People can be jerks, and narrow minded. It sounds like your friend is a nice guy

Besides, if you know they'll ditch you after high school then it's not even worth it to listen to them anyway. If you know your friend will stick by you then that's great! It's hard to find such a great friend

[nightowl89]

Mostly the poeple who are giving you crap are just homophobic and you really shouldn't listen to them. Some of the best people I know are gay, one of my best friends is gay and also one of the funniest, nicest guys I've ever met. And very well liked too. I'm glad you're going to stay firends with him, if he's that good a firned then he's probably not worth losing just because of some insecure people. As for your rep, it might help to weed out the people who you thought were "friends" and leave the ones that you truly should trust and who like u for who you are.

[Joss-eh-lime]

even thogh you already said ou would, you should stay his friend. hes still acts the same [hopefully] so who cares about those other people

[add1cted2f1re]

THANKS YOU GUYS! gr8 advice! always count on ppl you dont know to help! lol

[misoshiru]

those other guys are jerks. there's nothing wrong with gay people. they're just people.

[verlorenrivets]

What jerks. Don't stop being friends with someone because they like to stick their thing in a pooper.
Gay people can do their thing, and I totally respect them having pride and all... but when it gets to gay pride parades, I don't think that's entirely necessary. I mean, it's odd for me to like floppy discs in this day and age, but I don't gather a group of floppy disc likers and parade around the streets about it.
That's just asking for trouble. Not that I'll be the one making the trouble, but anyone from the southern half of the united states would certainly be willing.

[Aoiro]

Your so very sweet!
Don't think it's wrong, because even if you lost a few friends, those were jerks, and you stayed with the one who will be there for you.

I, 100% accept gay people.

[add1cted2f1re]

What jerks. Don't stop being friends with someone because they like to stick their thing in a pooper.

hahaha, that made me laugh

[faded23]

yes I think homosexuality is wrong but I don't hate homosexuals.....they can be pretty cool people just like anyone else

[Hiphop d[-_-]b]

Homosexuality is perfectly alright. The only difference in relationships really is a sex organ. [ And maybe breasts if you want to get technical but mean have breasts too ]

I personally think that people who are opposed to gay and lesbians are ignorant and close minded. Having a friend, who came out to you shouldn't falter your judgement of him whatsoever. He has and had been the same person he always was, its just that he likes humans with penises as well.

I think its perfectly alright. No better than straight couples, but no worser. Its all the same thing in my eyes.

[*xcaitlinx*]

it depends on your religion. i personally think that homosexuality is acceptable and i have no problem with people who are gay.

[xFaith]

Holy moly. You are such a great friend. you are so right. ^^
I think its acceptable. I accept it, and most of my friends too.

[Boyfriendless]

My friend just told me she is bi....I don't know what to think anymore.

[Retrogressive]

OF COURSE IT IS.

rofl@ the person who said he was bad for your image

it IS just highschool
god...highschool...i think this will be my 20th time stating im glad im not in highschool any more

WOOT Wise words from Heather!! You need to make a quote book or something, Heather.

[Just_Dream]

Remember that your friend is still a person. We all are different in our own ways, so it's good that you want to remain his friend. Those other friends who want you to not be his friend are just afraid and/or very discriminatory. Remember that you KNEW your friend for a while and BEFORE you learned that he was gay, he was a GOOD friend to you. Just because you found out he was homosexual shouldn't change anything -- he is still the same person.

Argh I loathe people that are soooo ignorant and arrogant/snobby about homosexuals that they discriminate against them.


BTW, Frankie's awesome. :]

[Hiphop d[-_-]b]

My friend just told me she is bi....I don't know what to think anymore.

Why not ? Shes still the same person. Shes jsut attracted to people with both Penis or a Vagina. Nothing different than who shes always been.

[Nicolatofu]

I know people who've keep their homosexuality a secret for a long time. But I accept them and help them through it.

[HolyMoly]

We were born this way. God made us this way. If he wanted someone to be a guy or a girl he would have made that person one.

Edit: Don't get offended. Thats just my personal opionion. I grew up this way. Please don't take this the wrong way.

[SHORTxSWEET]

i think its wrong but homos dont bother me...theyre fun to be around

[Hiphop d[-_-]b]

^ Homos ? That sounded so .... offensive. Sorry, just my opinion. =\

[*mipadi*]

Yeah, and what exactly does "they're fun to be around" mean, anyway? It's not like homosexuals are fundamentally different from any other person.

[*krnxswat*]

^ Homos ? That sounded so .... offensive. Sorry, just my opinion. =\

homos = homosexuals
jeebus.

[Hiphop d[-_-]b]

^ I know what it means. I didnt imply I didnt. I just said it sounded mean.

I agree with Mipadi also. Why are they "fun to be around". Their sexual preference shouldnt really have anything to do with personality, in most cases.

[littleswallow]

I kinda agree with HolyMoly... but really, I was raised that way too.

I have nothing against homosexuals, though. And I treat them the way I treat those who are bi's and straight.

[Paradox of Life]

i think its wrong but homos dont bother me...theyre fun to be around

... Proof that homosexuals are seperated from human beings.

But yeah, if you're not a homosexual, don't go crazy about homosexual rights. Basically, what you're saying is, homosexuals are too stupid to fight for themselves, so I'm going to do it for them (says Russell Peters). And aren't there enough topics about this!?!?

[*mipadi*]

But yeah, if you're not a homosexual, don't go crazy about homosexual rights. Basically, what you're saying is, homosexuals are too stupid to fight for themselves, so I'm going to do it for them (says Russell Peters). And aren't there enough topics about this!?!?

It takes all people to fight for the equality of all people.

[Hiphop d[-_-]b]

^ Agreed again. Just to strengthen the point,if only homosexuals fought for gay rights, if only black,asian,latino,white, or any other race only fought against rcaism towards their race, and didnt care because they werent the other. what if everyone thought that way back during Martin Luther King Jrs. time ?

[Paradox of Life]

^ Martin Luther King Jr. was a BIG influence because he was speaking up for his own people. Name me one person that is active for gay rights that is gay and has done a lot for the society. I don't think anyone has made that big of an influence and I don't think anyone that's straight or bisexual will make an influence like Martin Luther King Jr.

People really need to back off and let homosexuals fight for themselves. I'm not against homosexuality. I really don't care. I'm just tired of people making such a big deal out of it. Such a big deal that people who aren't homosexuals are getting angry about it ...

[demolished]

Who knows. I guess we have to wait for a someone to fight for his/her people ...

[SSJ Kenshin]

Whatever floats his/her boat. Homosexuality has no affect on me whatsoever. I have several friends who are into same gender relationships.

[EddieV]

I'm fine with homosexuality...

[i_liek_sushi]

It's ok if they're girls.

[Anime_gurl_4eva]

i think its okay to be homosexual. two of my best friends are bi. and my friend Frank, is really kewl, kuz then me and him can be like "ooo look at that hot guy" heh.

[charanjust4yu]

if you feel as if he will be there for you, you did the right thing... it really does not matter what his sexual orientation is... as long as he is your friend.

and no, i dont think that homosexuality is wrong because everyone has the right to be happy and if their homosexuality makes them happy then its their choice not yours

[Gerifan04]

Well I'm gay so I don't think it's wrong. Although there are the few gay guys who can't even deal with it. But good for you for standing up for your friend. So many people in your position would've just ditched him, regardless of personal feelings.

*Edited to add: I forgot to say, I accidentally(Yes! It was an accident) voted "yes" on the poll lol.

[Gerifan04]

^ Martin Luther King Jr. was a BIG influence because he was speaking up for his own people. Name me one person that is active for gay rights that is gay and has done a lot for the society. I don't think anyone has made that big of an influence and I don't think anyone that's straight or bisexual will make an influence like Martin Luther King Jr.

People really need to back off and let homosexuals fight for themselves. I'm not against homosexuality. I really don't care. I'm just tired of people making such a big deal out of it. Such a big deal that people who aren't homosexuals are getting angry about it ...

A lot of gay people would speak out but its a scary thing to do so. I'm sorry, but with black people, its there for everyone to see. Gay people can(and do) hide it. So many are afraid to fight if it means they'll have to come out. I know many people who honestly fear for their safety, even if they only let their parents know. So while I agree with you that more gay people need to stand up, I can also see why many won't.

[*Blow_Don't_SUCK*]

But Mattie aren't you umm.... "yeah"?

anyways There's nothing wrong with being gay (as long as I can watch ) and I think you should be friends with him forever!

[FoxBandCutie08]

I know a lot of homosexual or bisexual people. The only difference is their preferences in a relationship, and EVERYONE has differences in what they want in a relationship, so they shouldn't be discriminated against. Neither should you for being friends with one.

There are some people at my school who aren't ver nice to them, but for the most part people don't really care.

[criime scene x]

homosexuality is definetly not wrong.
nothing about it is wrong.
saying its wrong is like telling someone that theyre wrong for being a certain religion.
you cant exactly choose your preference.

[MzLoca]

I think that the friends who stopped being his friend and told you to stop hanging out with him are so arrogant and ignorant,theres is nothing wrong with him being into other guys it doesnt make him a changed person hes still the really good friend you had before you knew..sticking by him could strengthen your friendship so much more because he may not get the support he needs from others ( you can tell by how the other friends have reacted )..your definantely an awesome person if you do so :)

[Hiphop d[-_-]b]

^ Martin Luther King Jr. was a BIG influence because he was speaking up for his own people. Name me one person that is active for gay rights that is gay and has done a lot for the society. I don't think anyone has made that big of an influence and I don't think anyone that's straight or bisexual will make an influence like Martin Luther King Jr.

People really need to back off and let homosexuals fight for themselves. I'm not against homosexuality. I really don't care. I'm just tired of people making such a big deal out of it. Such a big deal that people who aren't homosexuals are getting angry about it ...

So you disagree with me ? You think MLK Jr. Should have fought for black rights only ? Let Hispanics, Asians, other races, fend for themselves ? And there a lot of gay people to out in the open. Although not a LOT has been done, because some people dont accept homosexuality. To name one, who has spoken about it at various events, on tv, at her concerts, Melissa Ethridge. Ellen DeGeneres it out in the open, Rosie O`Donell. Raz-B (:

And to that, I say what Mipadi said
" It takes all people to fight for the equality of people "

And I didnt say Martin Luther King didn't do anything. Go back, read Mipadis post, read mine enforcing it, and see if I said anything about MLK Jr not fighting for all races. His main point might have been for black equality, but he still fought for the races of everyone.

If you dont fight for the rights of people who are hated on, because who they life, then thats on you. But I stand up for gay rights even though I am not lesbian.

[*Zatanna*]

Didn't vote. I don't think anyone has any right to deem any individual's sexual orientation acceptable or not.

As Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young sang it, "Love the one you're with." Nothing else should matter (especially other people who view themselves as important enough to judge others).

/rant

[full:O:beans]

No.

It's not wrong. I think it's really gross, ofcourse I think anything sexual interaction (except kissing I soppose) is gross at this point so ya. It is a little weird how you can't have babies and stuff tho (at least...you can't, can you?). but there's plenty of kids to be adopted so yaa...absolutely nothing wrong with it.

[*This Confession*]

with todays life styles in the media. yes its pretty much acceptable of course we have our sterotypes and other people that won't be the bigger person and just accept everyone for themselves..

Also, I find it wrong. I don't get why you put if your girl it is because then you just being a sterotype pretty much by saying its only right for this one sex and not the other. If it is for one then it is for all its like your singling out people. And all people know they don't like to be singled out.


wow why was this on the front page?
I just noticed how old it is.

"we accept the love we think we deserve."

[PrincessAda]

I don`t think its wrong..people should be able to like and love what they want.

[Kontroll]

I think it's good that you stuck with your friend. It's better to have a friend that you know will do good things, instead of those that don't.

Personally I am against homosexuality, but I don't believe that being bigitous towards people is going to help them any. There are some crazy people out there that call themselves Christians, and the ones that take it too far like protesting with signs that say 'Thank God for Dead Soldiers' are just nuts. They aren't Christians.

I know some gay people and I act like they are normal people. I've been taught that we should hate the sin not the sinner. And I believe everyone is a sinner so I'm not just pointing him out. Okay?

[mylittleMiracle]

Homosexuality is alright. They are just people..quite a number of my friends are homosexual,but i dont care.we should respent their decisions.

[Heartless Hero]

okay do homosexual affect the human race in some negative way?

does love only exist in between a male and female?

love is something that lies in the soul.

only thing with homosexuals is that those 2 souls like in bodies of the same sex.

God, ppl make too big of a deal over this. Let them be. <3

[WolFii]

well to me, generally its alrite both ways even tho i voted for gurls. but its still kinda of strange to see homo guys, tho i honestly think most of them are so nice =O i have lots of femme friends that wanna be best friends with homo guys tho, i find that very interesting. if i think abt it a homo guy wouldnt that bad either cause then they can help me pick out clothes =P

[priyas]

b' date='Nov 16 2005, 6:31 PM' post='1743345']
Homosexuality is perfectly alright. The only difference in relationships really is a sex organ. [ And maybe breasts if you want to get technical but mean have breasts too ]

I personally think that people who are opposed to gay and lesbians are ignorant and close minded. Having a friend, who came out to you shouldn't falter your judgement of him whatsoever. He has and had been the same person he always was, its just that he likes humans with penises as well.

I think its perfectly alright. No better than straight couples, but no worser. Its all the same thing in my eyes.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[elaboratedream]

I know some gay people and I act like they are normal people.

You just act like they're normal people??

I hate how we're grouped apart from all the rest of humanity, like our sexual preference defines us as something not human.

we're here. we're human. we love. GET OVER IT.

I think its great that you're still going to be friends with him.

sexual preference does not define a person any more than skin color, hair color, or favorite food does.

until we can see all people as people, not black people, white people, asian people, gay people or straight people, there will never be equality in this world. We need to stop making distinctions among us and realize that all these things we use to group ourselves is merely seperating us and destroying any hope of equality.

[*Uronacid*]

You just act like they're normal people??

I hate how we're grouped apart from all the rest of humanity, like our sexual preference defines us as something not human.

we're here. we're human. we love. GET OVER IT.

I think its great that you're still going to be friends with him.

sexual preference does not define a person any more than skin color, hair color, or favorite food does.

until we can see all people as people, not black people, white people, asian people, gay people or straight people, there will never be equality in this world. We need to stop making distinctions among us and realize that all these things we use to group ourselves is merely seperating us and destroying any hope of equality.

ITS AWKWARD FOR US TO BE AROUND GUYS WHO LIKE GUYS OR GIRLS WHO DIG GIRLS. It's awkward becuase you ARE different from us. ITS A FACT. we like the oposite sex and you like same sex. I don't hate you or discriminate you(you aren't a race). As people you deserve equal rights, but i still believe homosexuality is wrong.

heres why, i quote from a debate i have been having:

i was raised in the belife that homosexuality is immoral. i can agree to dissagree with you and acid bath slayer. neither of you have "proven anything". the only thing you can do is sway what other people belive and do not believe. I can exlpain why homosexuality is believed a moral sin in the christian religion:

- Lev 18:22 Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it [is] abomination.

It is anamobination to the lord, and here was the penalty:

- Lev 20:13 If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood [shall be] upon them.

Now, of course this is the old testament. so we can't just jump the gun on this. The rules change in the new testament, becuase jesus is born and dies and the gap between man's sin and God's kingdom is broken. We have to look at some new testament verses.

- Romans 1:24-27 For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error.

God gave people up the their passions... meaning... they went to hell. He let them follow their own path, and they didn't choose what he had commanded. This is a letter from pual to the curch in rome. At the time chirstians in the church of rome were lost in sexual sin. Romans back then had alot of sex... tons... like, it was nuts... so paul had to wright about it telling them what God had told him what was right and what was wrong.

there are other verses in the blble other than these, but they require more understanding of the scriptures.

From a biblical stand piont, God made men to be with women and women to be with men. He aparently considers it to be an abomination for men to use their bodies the wrong way. The bible does not command us to hate homosexuals. We shouldn't have a problem with them doing their thing.

There are some religous sections of the christian church that interprate the bible to say that homosexuality is ok. Yes, this is very plausible... It's also not an essencial part of the christian religion. The most important thing is that you love Jesus> if you love Jesus(God)> you will obey his word and keep his commandments to the ebst of your ability. Interpreting the scripture is important when you want to obey him, becuase if you don't you won't know what he says about the many different topics that come up all arounf you. Look if you truley belive that loving Jesus is being a homosexual. Then thats fine. Personally, for me loving Jesus is choosing to believe that it's not ok. I will not risk interpreting the scripture the wrong way. It's better to not do it at all than to find out that its wrong when I try get to heaven. why take the risk of doing something that could be so wrong that i could goto hell. Plus, I love women I have a beautiful girl friend that I love.

The bible does not say to hate homosexuals, but the bible does give the impression that homosexuality is a sin. Some may interpret the bible differently, but as for me homosexuality is a moral sin. I will continue to respect homosexuals, but i believe that they are risking the chance of going to hell for their own sexual desires.

I beleive that people become homosexuals base upon the environments that they grow up in. the bible says:

- Pro 22:6, Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

This doesn't refer to just children it goes for anyone. Your environment is want trains you as a person. Your parents, your friends, your co-workers, your teachers... pretty much anyone or anything you respect will have an influence on your opinion training you to become to person that you will be. So, in some ways homosexuality is not chosen. even from a biblical prospective.

dont flip sh*t, your not going to convince me otherwise... I still care about them as people and I care about their feelings but I believe that the act of homosexuality is utterly wrong

[*mipadi*]

ITS AWKWARD FOR US TO BE AROUND GUYS WHO LIKE GUYS OR GIRLS WHO DIG GIRLS. It's awkward becuase you ARE different from us. ITS A FACT. we like the oposite sex and you like same sex. I don't hate you or discriminate you(you aren't a race). As people you deserve equal rights, but i still believe homosexuality is wrong.

Why is it awkward?

[*This Confession*]

there is a debate section you guys know?

[black_star09]

Homosexuality and Bisexual are not wrong. Its who you really are. I think it is better to be yourself.

[loveandsins]

I accidently said yes but i mean no, i really don't care.

[DrEaMgUy2K1]

i totally accept hezron and eddie..............hahahahaha

[*chaneun*]

i totally accept hezron and eddie..............hahahahaha

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHA.


I don't know many gay people irl.

[*This Confession*]

^^ oh god.

Me neither as well
not anymore at least

[*Uronacid*]

Why is it awkward?

becuase, they could get feelings for me... and then i get all these thoughts and ugh... it just makes me f**king sick

[*mipadi*]

becuase, they could get feelings for me... and then i get all these thoughts and ugh... it just makes me f**king sick

So you feel awkward around heterosexual girls then, too, I take it? Because they could get feelings for you, too.

[Hiphop d[-_-]b]

ITS AWKWARD FOR US TO BE AROUND GUYS WHO LIKE GUYS OR GIRLS WHO DIG GIRLS. It's awkward becuase you ARE different from us. ITS A FACT. we like the oposite sex and you like same sex. I don't hate you or discriminate you(you aren't a race). As people you deserve equal rights, but i still believe homosexuality is wrong.

heres why, i quote from a debate i have been having:
dont flip sh*t, your not going to convince me otherwise... I still care about them as people and I care about their feelings but I believe that the act of homosexuality is utterly wrong

becuase, they could get feelings for me... and then i get all these thoughts and ugh... it just makes me f**king sick

You do discriminate. Discrimination is judging someone based on who they are, what 'step' they are on in the social heirarchy, their gender, their race, and their sexuality ETC. They are not different from anyone else. And it shouldn't be awkward for you, with your attitude towards gays i don't see how any other boy could like you. And so, im assuming if you'd feel awkward around boys cos they may like you, you must be the same around girls. Cos there is no difference.

And if God will punish all who are gay,lesbian,bi. then has God been lying when he said that he is all-forgiving ? That he accepts everyone ? How do any of us even know if God was opposed to gay and lesbians. Because its written in the bible ?

In my mind, you are ignorant and closed-minded and blind. But to you, I may seem that way because I don't agree with you. But I think it's VERy wrong, to nto accept someone because they like someone else with the same sexual organ as them. And if you are so into what God says is right and wrong, aren't you wrong in not accepting them, not 'loving thy neighbor' or something of that sort.

[colleen92]

i accidentally voted yes. i meant to vote no. the title of the topic is asking a different question than the actual poll...but anyways i don't think there is anything wrong with it. if you have feelings for someone of the same sex, then why should you be punished for it? sure straight people find it a bit awkward, but come on people, what if most of the world was gay and you were discriminated because you were straight? no one deserves to be persecuted because of their sexuality.

[Rogue_Ewok]

No one should be discriminated against for who they choose to love. That just breeds more hatred.

PS: I just have to say that...

[AngelinaTaylor]

ITS AWKWARD FOR US TO BE AROUND GUYS WHO LIKE GUYS OR GIRLS WHO DIG GIRLS. It's awkward becuase you ARE different from us. ITS A FACT. we like the oposite sex and you like same sex. I don't hate you or discriminate you(you aren't a race). As people you deserve equal rights, but i still believe homosexuality is wrong.

heres why, i quote from a debate i have been having:
dont flip sh*t, your not going to convince me otherwise... I still care about them as people and I care about their feelings but I believe that the act of homosexuality is utterly wrong

I read the quote. So you think homosexuality is wrong because of religion? Who gives a f**k about religion? We're talking about PEOPLE here. Don't start with the religious debate, because you'll get nowhere.

Taylor``

[doork]

I don`t think homosexuality is wrong. Its their lives let them do whatever they wish with it. If you dont like it, then don`t look or get near them.

[elaboratedream]

ITS AWKWARD FOR US TO BE AROUND GUYS WHO LIKE GUYS OR GIRLS WHO DIG GIRLS. It's awkward becuase you ARE different from us. ITS A FACT. we like the oposite sex and you like same sex. I don't hate you or discriminate you(you aren't a race). As people you deserve equal rights, but i still believe homosexuality is wrong.

dont flip sh*t, your not going to convince me otherwise... I still care about them as people and I care about their feelings but I believe that the act of homosexuality is utterly wrong

Our sexual preference does not define us. We have differences, but all people do. That's like saying that favorite food, favorite color, or favorite song will define a person.

and yes, dipsh*t, it is discrimination even if we aren't a race.

just because someone likes members of the same sex that DOES NOT mean that they like EVERY MEMBER of the same sex.

should homosexual girls be afraid of you thinking that you'll have sexual feelings for every single one of them?

Don't flatter yourself. Gay guys aren't likely to have sexual feelings for you.

You obviously use religion against homosexuality. Now, since you're apparently the expert in matters of the bible, I'd like you to clarify a few things for me...

Lev. 25:44 clearly states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?

I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?

Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev.19:27. How should they die?

I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?

My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them (Lev.24:10-16)? Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)

Since you are such an expert in these matters, I felt I could turn to you for help.

(source - http://forum.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseact...8E97A624545076)

[*Uronacid*]

Our sexual preference does not define us. We have differences, but all people do. That's like saying that favorite food, favorite color, or favorite song will define a person.

and yes, dipsh*t, it is discrimination even if we aren't a race.

just because someone likes members of the same sex that DOES NOT mean that they like EVERY MEMBER of the same sex.

should homosexual girls be afraid of you thinking that you'll have sexual feelings for every single one of them?

Don't flatter yourself. Gay guys aren't likely to have sexual feelings for you.

You obviously use religion against homosexuality. Now, since you're apparently the expert in matters of the bible, I'd like you to clarify a few things for me...

Lev. 25:44 clearly states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?

I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?

Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev.19:27. How should they die?

I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?

My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them (Lev.24:10-16)? Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)

Since you are such an expert in these matters, I felt I could turn to you for help.

(source - http://forum.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseact...8E97A624545076)

Well, i am pretty well versed in this topic accually... many of the old testament rules and laws were lets say canceled out, becuase jesus died on the cross, and made amends for those things. Many of the rules in the old testament only applied to those times at which they were givin.

The jews were gods children, and therefore at the time they were more important. They could not enslave eachother, but they could enslave other cultures. When jesus died on the cross, all men were allow to enter heaven becuase he had died for their sin.

The sabbath rule was set appart, becuase god wanted his people to obey his rules. This DEATH sentance does not apply today.

The hair was a symbol of gods children.. People who cut there hiar in the fassion described above were associated with another pagan religion durring that time period. Today this does not apply. Religious gruops today do not separate themselves by cutting their hair a certain way.

The pig skin thing, was ruled out in the new testament when god told peter 'R'ise, Peter; kill, and eat.' (Acts 10:13) in a dream where a white cloth was laid before him containing the meat of the suposed unclean animals that many jewish poeple still do not touch today.

and as for your uncle... just another rule god set aside for the israelites... XD


READ THE NEW TESTAMENT, if you want i can give you some verses from the new testament about homosexuality

[AngelinaTaylor]

(why is this not in the debate forum?)

Taylor``

[seremela_culnamo]

It's acceptable in my world =]

My belief is that sexual orientation cannot be controlled. Just because one is not straight should not mean they are different and should be viewed differently by others.

In the past, the different chooses of sexual orientation was always there. But then people back then were more strict upon these things. Just because it's more opened does not mean that it should be thought of as a "weird" choice of gender preference and whatnot.

I guess society has simply been brainwashing people to believe that being straight is the "normal" thing to do, even if it goes against their desires.

Just in case I might not sound like it, but I am straight.

[*Uronacid*]

everyone is open to opinion ^_^

[Crich323]

I think it's wrong, but I do believe some people could be born that way, if that makes sense.
I also believe that we're going to be forced to accept it.

[Frostedflakes616]

I don't like the homophoebics (can't spell)

Just let them love who they want. If you're Catholic and you say its a sin, let them sin. They'll go to hell or heaven, let God decide. I'm Catholic as well but I don't believe that homosexuality is wrong. I disagree on that with the Christian beliefs.

Let them love who they want. If God loves us, he'll accept the way we like, and wont judge on where we go when we die because of the kind of person we love.

[n00b]

if he's your true frined who cares what people say

[adaytoforget]

I don't believe in labels (for myself) . If others want to label themselves , That's is fine . I don't . I believe there's more to a person and more to life than that .

Imo , Things are not so black and white .

[*This Confession*]

aparently its not very accpetable to some since
its a mental disorder.




so they have mental retardation

[*mipadi*]

aparently its not very accpetable to some since
its a mental disorder.


so they have mental retardation

Almost no mental health professionals label it a mental disorder anymore.

[*This Confession*]

Not like I care, I just find it funny.


I could care less if someone is gay or not, I don't agree with what they choose to do. But I still love them non-the-less.

[*mipadi*]

I'd be hesitant to suggest they have a metal defiency akin to mental retardation.

[marzipan]

i feel the same way about this as i do gay marriage. they're still people, and there's no reason to discriminate against them. i really don't see anything wrong with it.

i don't think people could be born gay. i think it's just a choice that they make.

[Trau]

I think homosexuality is wrong but I don't see it as some sin that is to be held above all others as many others do. As a Catholic I believe that homoexuals are called to chastity and service by the Lord.

[AKAsuperconn]

theres nothing wrong with being gay... its not his fault... =] i think what you did was sweet. good job on standing up to your other friends... who cares if hes gay? just ignore them . and if you were in that position and everyone was against ... i bet all you would want was a good friend right there... and thats what you were to him ... a good friend... =] yay. go you

[redpeony]

Why the heck did you word your topic question and the poll question oppositely

I meant to vote yes

[QUELZ]

i dont think its wrong if you love some one, you love some one whatever floads your boat :)

[fagget]

CRAP. ><
I voted wrong.
I thought the question asked if homosexuality acceptable, and I voted yes, but the question asked "Is homosexuality wrong?" :[
Well, I don't think homosexuality's wrong. Not at all. My opinion.

[touka koukan]

I applaud you for not listening to them and saying that. It takes guts.
I have no problem with gay people. My bst friend is bi and likes girls more than guys (and I knew her sicne I was seven too, lol). And I have also more friends who aren't straight. I don't even know if I'm straight. But the things is, as much as it makes you mad- you need to remember some people just don't get it. And you need to make sure your friend understands this, because he gets/will get many more comments than you. I hope everything works out.

[*AngelicEyz00*]

.

[fagget]

I applaud you for not listening to them and saying that. It takes guts.
I have no problem with gay people. My bst friend is bi and likes girls more than guys (and I knew her sicne I was seven too, lol). And I have also more friends who aren't straight. I don't even know if I'm straight. But the things is, as much as it makes you mad- you need to remember some people just don't get it. And you need to make sure your friend understands this, because he gets/will get many more comments than you. I hope everything works out.

Who are you applauding?

[elaboratedream]

Well, i am pretty well versed in this topic accually... many of the old testament rules and laws were lets say canceled out, becuase jesus died on the cross, and made amends for those things. Many of the rules in the old testament only applied to those times at which they were givin.

The jews were gods children, and therefore at the time they were more important. They could not enslave eachother, but they could enslave other cultures. When jesus died on the cross, all men were allow to enter heaven becuase he had died for their sin.

The sabbath rule was set appart, becuase god wanted his people to obey his rules. This DEATH sentance does not apply today.

The hair was a symbol of gods children.. People who cut there hiar in the fassion described above were associated with another pagan religion durring that time period. Today this does not apply. Religious gruops today do not separate themselves by cutting their hair a certain way.

The pig skin thing, was ruled out in the new testament when god told peter 'R'ise, Peter; kill, and eat.' (Acts 10:13) in a dream where a white cloth was laid before him containing the meat of the suposed unclean animals that many jewish poeple still do not touch today.

and as for your uncle... just another rule god set aside for the israelites... XD
READ THE NEW TESTAMENT, if you want i can give you some verses from the new testament about homosexuality

I know I'm a little late responding, but I'm responding anyways.

my point was exactly what you pointed out. the bible is outdated.
things change.

people become more enlightened.


I'm not christian. I dont believe in your bible anyways.
It's a work of fiction. it should be treated as such.

but if you're going to throw religious writings in my face, I'll throw writings from my religion in yours.

"Be true in love, this you must do unless your love be false to you."
"An ye harm none, do what ye will"

now I ask you, what's so wrong with love?

what do I hurt by loving my girlfriend?

and if, to be true in my love, I feel the need to express it in a physical way, who am I hurting?
I'm showing love, something this world so desperately needs

[femmefatale4160]

Of course it's acceptable. My good friend accidentally "came out" to her English class a few months ago, but everyone took it very well and she was fine. She knows that I don't like her in that way and she's a very sweet girl. Besides, my philosophy is GGMFF (Gay Guys Make Fun Friends).

I'm a Christian, but I believe that the Bible has been tampered with and misinterpreted over the centuries.