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It's not reasoning, it's rationalizing based upon learned beliefs. No one is born hating homosexuality any more than they are born hating
people of a differnt color.
We choose to believe what we believe, and belief systems (opinions, really), are among the most ingrained tenets that possess and the most difficult to change because they define who we are.
If we were to question our most strongly held beliefs as wrong or incorrect, that is a direct reflection of ourselves as being wrong or incorrect, and no one wants to be seen that way.
This is why people scream and shout the loudest about the beliefs they hold most dearly, even at the expense of being seen as foolish, ignorant, or even dangerous. See: Westboro Baptist Church.
Few people possess the desire or interest in questioning their own core beliefs (opinions), even when presented with overwhelming evidence to the contrary, especially if they are not directly affected by the outcome of changing their beliefs (e.g. I'm not gay and I don't know anyone who is, so why should I change my opinion of them, even though having my negative opinion of them gives me no benefit whatsoever?)
So, there is my question to anyone who is even remotely uncomfortable with the fact that homosexuals exist: What do you personally gain by having a negative opinion of them? How do YOU benefit from this outlook?
Now That The Stars Have Had Their Say On The Important Issues, It's Our Turn Feb 07, 03:16
If Homosexuality was such a great Sin as you suggest, it would have been in The Ten Commandments. Feb 07, 14:31
Not sure who the "our" is but... Feb 07, 20:27
We're just debating here, right so don't hate on me for my views ... Feb 07, 21:32
Write the book - but stop linking Homosexuality with Pedophilia. Common mistake. Feb 07, 22:35
Drones are fun, as long as they are not in the hands of the government. {nm} Feb 08, 08:23
So you're only beneficial to society if you biologically have kids?!?!?!? {nm} Feb 08, 00:11
Actually right now I would think NOT having kids would be more beneficial to society... {nm} Feb 08, 05:45
Almost all "First World" nations are already below the 2.1 per couple birth rate necessary just to maintain population. Feb 08, 07:38
You have got to be kidding me... {nm} Feb 08, 08:33
Nope not kidding. Do you dispute that human beings are a wonderous creation of Mother Earth? Feb 08, 09:18
I would but this isn't the place for that discussion. {nm} Feb 08, 12:11
Your views are not universal. There is growing scientifc evidence that homosexuality is genetically coded. {nm} Feb 08, 11:02
See my answer to BSmurf below. However, some of us are genetically coded to for many behaviours ... Feb 08, 12:15
That's my point. But increasingly, the subculture wants to break into mainstream, in order to self-justify. Feb 08, 11:57
Nope, you misunderstand me. Women can be any place they want. Feb 08, 13:28
I'm hesitant to post in a thread started by an obvious troll, but this is a disappointing post. {nm} Feb 08, 06:13
Sorry Roger, but don't hate on me for my views. Not trying to instil hatred of anyone. {nm} Feb 08, 08:22
It's not hate - its bewilderment at how your reasoning can be so bad. {nm} Feb 08, 09:14
It's not reasoning, it's rationalizing based upon learned beliefs. No one is born hating homosexuality any more than they are born hating Feb 08, 11:36
A large majority of us don't hate gays. We simply don't want society to be twisted into thinking that it's normal behaviour. Feb 08, 12:40
Well, I have friends that are openly gay, it doesn't bother me. As I said, I don't hate people who choose to be gay. Feb 08, 18:42
What do your gay friends think of your theories? {nm} Feb 08, 19:30
Of course they would disagree. Most of them are discreet. Just like normal couples are. Feb 08, 20:25
It also means your ideas aren't tested by the very people most likely to call you out on this Barbra Streisand {nm} Feb 08, 21:41