same-sex love

It is not very rare to see gay couples showing affection around here; it is, after all, a college town. I get disgusted when I see couples--of any sexual preference--sucking face right out in public, though. They'll just be right there on campus, standing on the sidewalk... I mean, I know you'll have to be away from her for 2 whole hours, but I promise that then you can go home and do whatever it is you do with her.

All that being said, I am morally uneasy about homosexuality. It is not that I don't believe two people of the same sex can be truly in love--it is clear that they can--but I suspect that it is love deviating from what God created. The Bible is very clear on the matter, but as someone who grew up in a very conservative background, I can say that I'm in disagreement with how the church treats gays. Part of it is that they're just old, some of them--old people can get really stubborn and judgemental, you know (my parents being no exception)? We have scared homosexuals away from the church.

I'd like to elaborate more, but I have to leave for class and I'm sure you don't really wanna hear it.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Chibi Neko

I never could understand how homosexuality is considered morally wrong just because a old book thinks so. Being born a homosexual is as natural as being born straight, we just don't see many because many of them are afraid to come out because some societies still persecute them.

I must say, that statement sounds rather ignorant. This "old book" is a very valuable historical document, even to non-believers. This same book has incredible teachings, stories, and moral philosophies which were way--and still are, come to think of it--ahead of their time. I myself am unsure of how I feel about the Bible sometimes, to but call it simply "a old book" seems... well... foolish.

Now, people argue often about whether people are "born gay." I tend to think that they aren't--there seems to be no solid proof at this point--but I would definitely consider that some people have a genetic predisposition to be attracted to those of the same sex. However, this is still a poor argument for saying that they should be able to do whatever they are "genetically" inclined to do. Clearly, psychopaths and mass murderers and those who are just downright aggressive have some genetic predisposition toward it. This does not mean we let them act on it. Now, homosexuality is quite a different thing; my point is that using the "genetic" argument is inherently flawed.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by DieSeLFueLeD

Why did this thread turn into "queers make me uneasy cause I can't look past my bigotted religion?"

It's so much easier to say that than come out with a well-reasoned argument, isn't it?

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