Homosexuality in Today's Society

[RebelRising]

My father's gay; I think my mother's still bitter about it. But she's not really a homophobe.

I see plenty of homophobia at my Christian private school, though. Yet others in that school are perfectly reasonable or tolerant about it. As far as Christian beliefs go, my school is pretty diverse.

I think my coach suffers from Ted Haggard-syndrome, though.

 

[Peppermint Girl]

I'm bisexual, and I have a lot of bi, lesbian, and gay friends, and it's not really hard for us. We live close to a major political city, and while there are plenty of homophobic assbutts, there are even more people who will love you and respect you. I haven't come out to my parents yet, but my friend came out to her mom. Her mom doesn't really believe it, she thinks it's a phase. It's pretty hard to get girlfriends though (lol).

 

[space_oddity]

Wow... that's rare. Lesbian sex is like regular sex, only better because both involved are beautiful and hot. Also.. there's this special sensuality that you can't get when a guy is present. Of course, in the same way, there is a special kind with man-to-woman too.

Im going to support my point with a quote from Superbad. If you haven't seen it, the context is that they are talking about porn:

Evan: You could always subscribe to a site like Perfect Ten.
Seth: Yeah, but it doesn't actually show dick going in which is a huge concern.
Evan: [sarcastic] Right, I didn't realize that.
Seth: Besides, have you ever seen a vagina by itself?
Evan: No.
Seth: [shakes his head] Not for me.

A pansexual (Ohh, new lingo!) is someone who is attracted to individuals, regardless of gender. If that person happens to be female, hey, great. If it's male, same deal. This is by far the most accurate description I can think of for my own preference, in that I don't really have one.

This made alot of sense to me, thank you for the insight!

 

[Goldbling]

The difficulty for a person being gay comes from where they live, really. Brighton? Brilliant time. America (excluding the Texas areas)? Great time. Iran? Uh... not so much.

But homophobia is quite common, but I think it wouldn't be quite so common if people remember that gay people are people too, ya know?

Anyway, just to bring something to mind, by the way. You ever notice how people refer to their friends "turning gay"? This is something a comedian said: "They talking about it like they just turned into werewolves." "RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH! Oh, it's fabulous!"

Good day, all.

It annoys me how closed minded alot of people in Texas are, evetually they accept the fact that theyre child may be gay, but they try to bash them with religion before the do... It turned my friend atheist and he's gay anyway. I encourage my friends to admit it, but not to try and drag people down with you

Edit:Not gay!, but I have several friends who are, openly and in private

 

[BIGpanda]

"men are more than welcome to come into my house and admit they are cock hunters, I'll even help them in the cause and help hold up the pretty flag. the problem is when the genitals you fiddle with become less of a preference and more so a characteristic."

carlos de la rosa/NRA trainer/gunsmith/uncle/role model

 

[Labyrinth]

A pansexual (Ohh, new lingo!) is someone who is attracted to individuals, regardless of gender. If that person happens to be female, hey, great. If it's male, same deal. This is by far the most accurate description I can think of for my own preference, in that I don't really have one.

This made alot of sense to me, thank you for the insight!

Any time.

 

[sanomaton]

No trouble at all here. Probably because I'm not male.

"Ooh, lesbian. That's hot."

I think I've said enough.

I can see what you're talking about, i sadly am pretty much the same, when it comes to male-male sex and intimacy i think its kinda discusting, but that's probably because im a straight man myself, but when it comes to girl-on-girl its pretty much one of my biggest turn-ons, which really doesnt make sense seeing as lesbians arent interested in me :S

I think this works both ways round. I mean, I'm a girl and man-on-man is one of the biggest turn-ons for me, even though there's the same "they aren't interested in me" thing going on.

Anyways, I have a lot of bisexual friends and I am one, too. But I haven't actually told anyone about it since I don't feel the urge to shout it out. (I think only my bf knows about it, haha) Plus, I know kids in my village can be pretty vicious. This one girl I know got into a lot of trouble when people found out she was gay. Well, not trouble but people started calling her names and what not. People can be pretty narrowminded. -_-

 

[LewsTherin]

I'm sure everyone would like to hear this from the point of a strong Christian. I'm very into my beliefs in God and acceptance of Jesus, however, I do not consider myself an extremist Conservative fanatic. In fact, while mostly Right-Wing my political views are mixed. Why is that? Remember Proposition 8? I opposed it. Greatly. I think its a sign of Intolerance for our fellow people.

Now, it is true that the Bible forbids homosexual activity. BUT, by being intolerant we are ALSO doing great wrong. The Bible, and Jesus himself, forbid us from judging and condemning other people. We are suppose to love everyone. So why are we hating and condemning gays? It shows just how human WE are.

Oh yeah, and while I'm talking about Religion and gays, I better mention this guys: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km5IYHj1wn4

Thats part 1 of 8 of a more...civilized Documentary about the WBC, the biggest hater of gays and they give REAL Christians a bad name.

My personal beliefs are obvious at this point, I do have many gay friends. I don't mind talking to them in public, either. So I leave everyone with this:

Do not judge others and God won't judge you, don't condemn others and God won't condemn you, forgive others and God will forgive you, give to others and God will give to you. - Luke:6 37-38.

Augh...People like these make me sick. Really.

I don't give a flying shit who you are attracted to, it's none of my business. Unless, of course, you hit on me, then I will inform you that I'm straight and expect you to respect that as I respect your orientation. But, I digress.

 

[BIGpanda]

"men are more than welcome to come into my house and admit they are cock hunters, I'll even help them in the cause and help hold up the pretty flag. the problem is when the genitals you fiddle with become less of a preference and more so a characteristic."

carlos de la rosa/NRA trainer/gunsmith/uncle/role model

Your uncle wins both the awards for Epic Use of Slang and Epic Truth-Telling.

him being heterosexual while supportive of the community also get him +1 in cool points. then again I live on the side of NYC where your only suppose to be "tolerant" of same sex.

 

[space_oddity]

"men are more than welcome to come into my house and admit they are cock hunters, I'll even help them in the cause and help hold up the pretty flag. the problem is when the genitals you fiddle with become less of a preference and more so a characteristic."

carlos de la rosa/NRA trainer/gunsmith/uncle/role model

Your uncle wins both the awards for Epic Use of Slang and Epic Truth-Telling.

I couldn't second this more if i tried with both hands.

 

[Bulletinmybrain]

No trouble at all here. Probably because I'm not male.

"Ooh, lesbian. That's hot."

I think I've said enough.

I have imagined this conversation in an IRC chatroom.

"You're gay!? Omg, gays need to die"

"Actually... I'm not... I'm a lesbian"

"ASL PLS"

It happens, believe me. And it's irritating as hell.

For many years I've been open about my interest in either gender. While I've used the tag of bisexual for a while, a recent discussion with a friend of mine brought up something far more accurate.

A pansexual (Ohh, new lingo!) is someone who is attracted to individuals, regardless of gender. If that person happens to be female, hey, great. If it's male, same deal. This is by far the most accurate description I can think of for my own preference, in that I don't really have one. In manifestation this is often the same as bisexuality it's just the reasons behind it that are rather different.

Difficulty? Hmm. Hard to say. I think I scared my parents when I let them know. None of my friends took offence. As it is I'm part of a number of groups aimed at supporting people of "alternative" sexualities and encouraging openness about such issues. I've seen and heard some truly awful "Coming out" stories involving things such as getting kicked out of home, beatings, even suicide attempts. I still find it horrid that the suicide rate amongst alternate sexualities is 5 or so times higher than amongst heterosexual individuals.

You do know pansexual are people whom could be attracted to say Grandfather clocks and not just female humans and male humans right?

Must not make a crude comment... *Restrains himself*

 

[Drakey]

Im Gay! WOOT!

Is it tough, sometimes. Im lucky to live in an area of the world, where its is quite clear politacally that I have the same rights as everyone else regardless of my sexual preference. That doesnt mean the fight is over and all is la-de-da. I get ignorance all around me, equally from young people who in my opinion dont truly understand the magnatude of thier own behaviour, for example 'Thats so gay!'. A saying that sounds like nails on a chalkboard for me, and Older generations who have the experience in social confrontaions to allow them to attempt attacks on said equal rights.

As far as my life, im very pleased and comfortable with it, yet I still find myself pleading to often on deaf ears about how something may very well be a blatant attempt to 'cover up' a real social issue involving the stepping on of equal rights to same sex oriented people.

In short, Yeah im Gay, thats cool, but is there still alot of work to be done? HELL YA!

 

[Bulletinmybrain]

Its kind of like shit, the use of gay has evolved to a broader spectrum.

 

[BIGpanda]

Its kind of like shit, the use of gay has evolved to a broader spectrum.

......wait what?

 

[Drakey]

... reminds me of when the 'N' word was 'accepted' many decades ago.

 

[Bulletinmybrain]

Its kind of like shit, the use of gay has evolved to a broader spectrum.

......wait what?

Shit was originally exactly what it said on the tin, now it is being used to describe anything.

 

[BIGpanda]

Shit was originally exactly what it said on the tin, now it is being used to describe anything.

ah, sorry bout that. that was embarrassing on my part, I've had to much monster and Bawls (I need to go back to black tea)

 

[Sheppard]

Hoookay, so just to point out this simple fact, gay used to mean happy/cool, so don't always breathe down our necks whenever we say it. Also, blame the media. They've made it main stream ( just to let you know, I'm not homophobic, and I think it's up to the person if they want to be homosexual or not).