Poll: Are you Homophobic??

[Agayek]

"Early man" came way before the Bible.

OT: Not at all.

And no, there's no "but..." which most people apparently feel the need for. The difference between me and a gay guy is about the difference between me and a guy who likes blondes when I prefer brunettes.

The bits of the Bible I'm referring to (mostly the Torah, but a handful of other Old Testament books) have existed, in one form or another, since the Old Kingdom of Egypt. All the laws and shit in those scriptures are almost universally a guide to healthy living without all the fancy technology we have today. They've existed in some form since shortly after the dawn of civilization, and they're all basically just a collection of wisdom gained through cultural experience.

What that means is that we've had an anti-gay mindset for as long as there's been recorded history (and probably longer). That doesn't mean we can't change, just that it's a very large part of the reason homosexuality has received so many negative reactions.

 

[The Ambrosian]

When I was 15, a gay guy attempted to rape me. He probably should have come armed because barehanded he picked the wrong victim and nearly got himself killed.

For a fair while after that (as in, over a decade) I was a foaming-at-the-mouth crusader that gays were an abomination and blah blah blah hate speech.

Then I got to know one. Thankfully someone told me "keep your fool mouth shut and don't offend this guy" and the someone (my then-girlfriend, who introduced me to him) was someone I didn't want to piss off, so I gave him a fair chance.

That guy is now my closest male friend, a guy I'd go to war with, the guy who singlehandedly turned me from a frothing Republican asswipe into a tireless crusader for equality, because he is just that awesome. And I say that as a guy who's completely straight.

I've met his friends. Met a couple of his lovers, even (a double date with three guys and a girl? Why yes.) And I'm no longer a homophobe. Thanks, Mike.

Hm. That was inspiring. ^^

OT: Nope, gay people are the same as other people, just with different preferences. I judge people on personality, not sexuality.

 

[Kevonovitch]

I'm gay, so no, I'm not

need a hug?

Your offer confuses me, good sir

Well at least I wasn't the only one scratching my head trying to figure out why he was hugging you.

simply, because i could

 

[Kurokami]

I'm not homophobic, i have 2 gay friends and a gay sister.

but i know a few people who are, its stupid because they hate man on man stuff but they all approve on lesbian sex, which is why i brought up this subject

i wanna know REAL reason why people might be homophobic or not, cause all my friends are stupid.

Most homophobic people aren't against the people so much as they are against their acts, I assume only because of social conditioning, from early in life we're tought that a man is meant to be paired with a woman and so on, its pretty simple, and truth be told, its right.

I'm not homophobic, I actually quite like most gay people, mostly because they face some adversity so they tend to have a bit of character built up, but also because they tend to be much more open sexually. (provided they're all happy with being gay, not really a fan of those who aren't)

 

[Ciartan]

Not really, im bisexual. I really really dislike stereotypical gay guys tho, but not because of their sexuality.

 

[Sigmund Av Volsung]

I kinda have a problem with them,(I'm catholic) and most people in my country have a grudge against them(sort of), but I don't care about they are doing, as long as they're not all in my face about it I'm tolerant.

 

[Kurokami]

Micheal: Well Im gay so, Nope Im not homophobic.

Robbert: Im Bi so I don't mind what a persons sexuality is so no Im not homophobic either

You two a couple, by chance?

(Just wondering)

 

[Mechsoap]

i am not, but the boys in my class keeps using gay as a negative term

 

[Kenko]

I love how the word "Homophobia" is stupid. Just because people dont like them it doesnt mean that they have a irrational fear of homosexuals.

I honestly couldnt care less, if they respect my preferences and dont get in my face then I return the favour. Although I think that what they are doing is disgusting, im not against it nor feel any ill will towards them.

 

[TriGGeR_HaPPy]

No. I have quite a few homosexual friends (girls and guys), and I've never understood why people are homophobic.
That is, I've heard some explanations, and while some of them might make sense, I still don't see why they act the way they do.

 

[IckleMissMayhem]

I have nothing against either, just please boys, keep it to yourself. I remember this thread where the OP said a gay couple started making out during a movie. Please, keep it to yourself.

As far as I'm concerned, hetero or homo, keep it between yourselves. I don't need and don't want to know what you get up to, cause it makes me feel squicky no matter who it is.

 

[A Pious Cultist]

I'm suprised there isn't an option for those physically disgusted by the act but morally unopposed. From what I hear a good deal of non-religious homophobia comes from that.

 

[Woodsey]

"Early man" came way before the Bible.

OT: Not at all.

And no, there's no "but..." which most people apparently feel the need for. The difference between me and a gay guy is about the difference between me and a guy who likes blondes when I prefer brunettes.

The bits of the Bible I'm referring to (mostly the Torah, but a handful of other Old Testament books) have existed, in one form or another, since the Old Kingdom of Egypt. All the laws and shit in those scriptures are almost universally a guide to healthy living without all the fancy technology we have today. They've existed in some form since shortly after the dawn of civilization, and they're all basically just a collection of wisdom gained through cultural experience.

What that means is that we've had an anti-gay mindset for as long as there's been recorded history (and probably longer). That doesn't mean we can't change, just that it's a very large part of the reason homosexuality has received so many negative reactions.

I guess, but I'm pretty sure that there's hardly any evidence of attitudes for or against homosexuality in Ancient Egypt, and if you take Ancient Greece then it's thought that homosexual relationships weren't ever considered an issue at the time.

I believe that a few ancient double-dildos have been found too. If anything, sexuality seems to be more of an issue now then it was 1000s of years ago.

I'm suprised there isn't an option for those physically disgusted by the act but morally unopposed. From what I hear a good deal of non-religious homophobia comes from that.

By what act?

Anal, or just the thought of 2 men? It's not like fat people live in fear of persecution all their lives because people find it unappealing to see them have sex.

 

[Mr Pantomime]

No. Why? Because fuck Westboro Baptist Church thats why

 

[Swny Nerdgasm]

I do try to not be homophobic as I have gay and lesbian family members, but every now and then I react a little negatively to them, it's not intentional, i guess it's my middle class Irish-Catholic upbringing rearing it's head

 

[Epic_Mushroom]

I am slightly put off by the whole thing, but I came to realise that it's my problem and no one else's a long time ago. I don't regularly associate with gay people, but I don't go out of my way to avoid them either. One of my very best friends is bi.

 

[Kurokami]

Micheal: Well Im gay so, Nope Im not homophobic.

Robbert: Im Bi so I don't mind what a persons sexuality is so no Im not homophobic either

You two a couple, by chance?

(Just wondering)

Micheal: Yep, we are a couple been going out for quite some time now when I think about it (its fine most people are curious if we are going out or not when they meet us in person). Though a friend of ours still thinks that this is some big prank where playing on him so that it will somehow make him look stupid (though he does that pretty well by himself).

Robbert: Yeah we are Id say more but Micheal has said everything that could be said (even told a story most people won't even care about so there's no way I can top that).

Cool!

Just for the record I'm pretty much the same way as your friend, not in the sense that I'd think you two going out as a prank, but if I don't believe something I'd likely be suspecious and think its some kind of prank. (and also that I often make a fool of myself, xD)