This is the best article on why homosexuality is bad for society that I have read.
http://www.davidmacd.com/catholic/why_ca...rriage.htm
It makes ample reference to various social reasons and health reasons as to why homosexuality is wrong. Also, the guy who wrote it was a gay man at one time. So he knows first hand some of the problems. I'm not saying that makes him right. But it is an interesting persepective and the data is compelling.
When I say it is unnatural I am not saying that animals do not do it in nature. As a matter of fact we do not look exclusively to animals to decide what is natural human behavior, and thank God. Animals do lots of stuff that would be unnatural for a human, like fling poo and murder each other.
Also, the world has condemned homosexuality from the earliest times. Yes there were times and places where it was tolerated, but for the most part it was seen as evil, in all cultures. The thing is myths do not just develop out of nothing. Almost always there is a kernal of truth. The truth that homosexuality is unhealthy has been passed down in various myths in various cultures.
I am for a dont ask dont tell mentality. I dont want to persecute or discriminate anyone, so long as they do not "air their dirty laundry."
I never said men and women shouldnt be able to hold hands or kiss. I think they should be decent about it if they choose to do it. Which means dont be making out, whether between a man and a woman or two of the same sex. It is sad that holding hands and kissing has become a sign of sexuality. It shows how aggressive and all consuming sexuality is in our culture. You know in the Lord of the Rings Tolkien had Frodo and Sam kiss at the end of the book, but it was kiss between friends, to show their deep intimicay for each other, but it was NOT AT ALL sexual. Where are those days, when sex did not consume all. I fear for the day that one cannot kiss their own parent for fear of being called incestuous. I dont mean to get all preachy lol so ill get back to the point and that is that kissing and holding hands shouldnt be about sex anyway. Now there is a certain kind of kissing that happens during sex, but that kind of internse sexual kissing should be left to the private sector.
http://www.davidmacd.com/catholic/why_ca...rriage.htm
It makes ample reference to various social reasons and health reasons as to why homosexuality is wrong. Also, the guy who wrote it was a gay man at one time. So he knows first hand some of the problems. I'm not saying that makes him right. But it is an interesting persepective and the data is compelling.
When I say it is unnatural I am not saying that animals do not do it in nature. As a matter of fact we do not look exclusively to animals to decide what is natural human behavior, and thank God. Animals do lots of stuff that would be unnatural for a human, like fling poo and murder each other.
Also, the world has condemned homosexuality from the earliest times. Yes there were times and places where it was tolerated, but for the most part it was seen as evil, in all cultures. The thing is myths do not just develop out of nothing. Almost always there is a kernal of truth. The truth that homosexuality is unhealthy has been passed down in various myths in various cultures.
Quote:They are not 'forcing' you to accept it, they just don't want to be persecuted or discriminated against because of it. You don't have to believe that it's normal and good. But you must realize that this is only your opinion, and that they don't deserve to have their rights limited by the opinions of religious people.
I am for a dont ask dont tell mentality. I dont want to persecute or discriminate anyone, so long as they do not "air their dirty laundry."
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How charitable of you. So a gay couple can't hold hands or kiss in public because that's deviant and they should keep it to themselves. Think about how that would make you feel, if this was the person you love. Would you like others telling you to keep your relationship a secret? Homosexuals deserve the same rights as everyone else.
I never said men and women shouldnt be able to hold hands or kiss. I think they should be decent about it if they choose to do it. Which means dont be making out, whether between a man and a woman or two of the same sex. It is sad that holding hands and kissing has become a sign of sexuality. It shows how aggressive and all consuming sexuality is in our culture. You know in the Lord of the Rings Tolkien had Frodo and Sam kiss at the end of the book, but it was kiss between friends, to show their deep intimicay for each other, but it was NOT AT ALL sexual. Where are those days, when sex did not consume all. I fear for the day that one cannot kiss their own parent for fear of being called incestuous. I dont mean to get all preachy lol so ill get back to the point and that is that kissing and holding hands shouldnt be about sex anyway. Now there is a certain kind of kissing that happens during sex, but that kind of internse sexual kissing should be left to the private sector.
