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While being a Christian I was one of those people who thought the worst of homosexuality. I could give a strong argument and stood my ground as firmly as they come. After a life changing course my wife and I took I was, not immediately, a changed man forever. I tossed religion and traditional beliefs out of the window and formed all new ones that involved the understanding of "myself". I grew into a person who judged not by physical attributes or qualities but learned we as people are reactive more than proactive. Understanding my reactive nature towards homosexuality showed me that I was merely reacting to a belief others had and not because of my own. After asking myself, "why does this bother me?" I could not find an answer within my heart. I found homosexuality offensive because I saw it, the look of disapproval, in others. I didn't have my own stand on it but only mirrored those around me. When I found that my prejudice was a reaction I searched again to see if homosexuality did bother me. I thought, "Am I homosexual and my disapproval was perhaps denial? No, that wasn't it. I never did find a reason other than outside forces to disapprove of homosexuality and thought, “If I'm only following others that disapprove of homosexuality (because they are following someone else) then we are a army without a cause.” My view changed and I no longer found disapproval of homosexuality but an understanding of my own prejudice.
I can only ask others to look in their hearts at the place that disagrees with any sexuality then ask, "Is this how I feel or is this how others around me feel."
I don't even have a problem with the haters because I cannot see their hearts I can only hear their words and words are only words!
I have a coworker who is Atheist and VERY against gay marriage. He's also for making homosexuality illegal and punishable by death. Death in public, preferably.
He's just a very angry person who basically hates everyone, though. Hates women, hates minorities, hates homosexuals.... at least he's consistent.
Poor guy, its a lot of work to be pissed off like that.
I think part of the "problem" with getting a response is that this is a religious forum. I know a lot of atheists who are against gay marriage. Not a few...a lot.
Hummmmmmmm,, for some reason, I disbelieve this claim. I remember reading some where that all of us are endowed with the rights of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness! It didn't say "Uh.... dats fer straight dudes only"
Totally agree. He's a very angry 22 year old virgin... we've tried to get him out and meeting girls but he just gets drunk and pissed and nobody wants to talk to him. Bummer.
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What a crummy life he must have. It must suck to be him.
Well hopefully he doesn't have access to any firearms. He sounds a lot like the guy who killed three women at a gym in, I think, Pennsylvania a while back.
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