Can Homophobia Be Cured?

[Toro]

No.

Ignorance and hatred will always exist.

 

[September]

I always wonder why people frequently use the terms "gay community" or "LGBT community". As if everyone who does not identify as heterosexual must somehow be united together as one and viewed as similar to each other. To Hell with them and their "community". The majority are still worthless, heavily indoctrinated Mundanes just like the rest of you. I feel no special kinship to other people who choose to explore outside their gender. As if that is supposed to be enough for them to relate to me. As if, because of their sexual preference, they must somehow be so much like me. I think not. I really think not

 

[Gracie]

I just watched The Normal Heart on HBOgo. Good flick. And shows just how far ignorance and hatred went..and still goes.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

No.

Ignorance and hatred will always exist.

I think you're right but I took this to mean 'within an individual'.

IOW, one does not have to stay ignorant.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

I just watched The Normal Heart on HBOgo. Good flick. And shows just how far ignorance and hatred went..and still goes.

There are some who blame gays for AIDS but the fact is, by refusing to treat it as the epidemic it was, by refusing to even say the word, Reagan helped this disease spread. Just another part of that fool's "legacy".

 

[Inevitable]

The government wasn't formed to reprogram everyone's mind to accept whatever special interest group comes along.

It isn't doing that. It's doing it's job, ensuring our constitutional republic remains so instead of becoming a democratic dictatorship.

I certainly would oppose any law persecuting homosexual behavior, regardless of the enthusiasm or sincerity. That doesn't mean society needs to pretend the unions are the same.

Legally they should be equal otherwise this is law persecuting homosexuals.

Individuals were/are equal. Relationships are what happens between two or more people and not all relationships are the same.

It isn't the government's (fed state or local) place to make that distinction.

 

[emilynghiem]

Yes all successful therapy and recovery
Is based on forgiveness which is mutual process.
Both sides will succeed where there is mutual
Forgiveness and understanding of equal
Right and wrong on both sides.

The healing happens in harmony to
Restore good faith relations, where both sides
Stretch equally to meet on points of truth
They both missed in each others backgrounds.

Yes!

Homophobia is a psychological disorder characterized by an unnatural fear, dislike, or aversion to homosexuals.

It does not occur spontaneously, but is instead either instilled by parental influence or spread by contact with other active sufferers.

Homophobia outbreaks are usually triggered by the repressed homosexual longings of an individual near the middle of the continuum of sexual orientation (the Kinsey Scale). These primary cases often lead to the secondary infection of those around them as the victims use compensating behaviors to mask their own insecurities (such as quoting obscure scriptural verses they interpret to prohibit homosexual acts and generally demonizing gays and lesbians).

Although its prevalence has been in decline for years, more than a third of the population is still believed to suffer from the disorder to some measurable degree.

Learn more by clicking on the headings to the left!

Follow the link and cure yourself!

 

[Toro]

No.

Ignorance and hatred will always exist.

I think you're right but I took this to mean 'within an individual'.

IOW, one does not have to stay ignorant.

Oh, sure. Of course.

Generally, people get less intolerant when they are more exposed to others. Homophobes are no different.

 

[Iceweasel]

The government wasn't formed to reprogram everyone's mind to accept whatever special interest group comes along.

It isn't doing that. It's doing it's job, ensuring our constitutional republic remains so instead of becoming a democratic dictatorship.

I certainly would oppose any law persecuting homosexual behavior, regardless of the enthusiasm or sincerity. That doesn't mean society needs to pretend the unions are the same.

Legally they should be equal otherwise this is law persecuting homosexuals.

Individuals were/are equal. Relationships are what happens between two or more people and not all relationships are the same.

It isn't the government's (fed state or local) place to make that distinction.

If you are talking about what is legal or not then yes, we are asking government to enforce it. Defining relationships in a free society and how important they are SHOULD be up to the people, not a minority. Relationships aren't people and pretending it is won't make it so. There is not Constitutional basis for protecting a relationship or defining it. Since so many are confused or don't care for truth I would like to see government out of the marriage business and not consider it. Make your own agreement with your partner(s) however you like.

 

[Inevitable]

The government wasn't formed to reprogram everyone's mind to accept whatever special interest group comes along.

It isn't doing that. It's doing it's job, ensuring our constitutional republic remains so instead of becoming a democratic dictatorship.

Legally they should be equal otherwise this is law persecuting homosexuals.

Individuals were/are equal. Relationships are what happens between two or more people and not all relationships are the same.

It isn't the government's (fed state or local) place to make that distinction.

If you are talking about what is legal or not then yes, we are asking government to enforce it.

Soconservatives are hypocrites on this issue, meh at least you are honest.

Defining relationships in a free society and how important they are SHOULD be up to the people, not a minority.

No, the majority dictating the law is tyranny. That seems to get all over conservatives when Obama does that stuff

Relationships aren't people and pretending it is won't make it so.

Relationships don't need to be defined by the government.

There is not Constitutional basis for protecting a relationship or defining it.

So the society has no legal precedent. Interesting.

Since so many are confused or don't care for truth I would like to see government out of the marriage business and not consider it.

As much as you would like that itisn't going to happen.

Make your own agreement with your partner(s) however you like.

Just like now. You aren't required to get married.

 

[barry1960]

What exactly is the definition of homophobic? Is seems a word used to the gay community anytime you do not buy 100% into the lifestyle.

I believe homosexuality is wrong based on my religious beliefs. I also do not relate to homosexuality and am a little disgusted by it. I do not like the in your face attitude that some homosexuals have. I do not want homosexual sex education taught to my children as school. Other than that I do not care.

Does this make me homophobic?

 

[Iceweasel]

No, the majority dictating the law is tyranny. That seems to get all over conservatives when Obama does that stuff Relationships don't need to be defined by the government.

Just like now. You aren't required to get married.

You don't know what the word tyranny means. You're a moron, no one said you had to get married. You proved my point, people are too confused these days.

So the society has no legal precedent. Interesting.

That's not what I said, idiot. I said the Constitution doesn't define or protect our relationships. Your reasoning can be applied to any group of individuals. Time for the state to step out and let folks make their own arrangements. Marry your couch if you want.

 

[Iceweasel]

What exactly is the definition of homophobic? Is seems a word used to the gay community anytime you do not buy 100% into the lifestyle.

I believe homosexuality is wrong based on my religious beliefs. I also do not relate to homosexuality and am a little disgusted by it. I do not like the in your face attitude that some homosexuals have. I do not want homosexual sex education taught to my children as school. Other than that I do not care.

Does this make me homophobic?

The real question is can those who throw the word around be cured? I say no, there is no cure for stupidity. Their biggest insult is that you are a homosexual but you are afraid to admit it. And if you disagree that the relationships are no different than opposite genders pairing up like God or evolution dictates then you are a homophobe. Which makes the majority of people on Earth homophobes. So in reality, only a small portion of the population is truly heterosexual. It's completely retarded.

 

[Howey]

I always wonder why people frequently use the terms "gay community" or "LGBT community". As if everyone who does not identify as heterosexual must somehow be united together as one and viewed as similar to each other. To Hell with them and their "community". The majority are still worthless, heavily indoctrinated Mundanes just like the rest of you. I feel no special kinship to other people who choose to explore outside their gender. As if that is supposed to be enough for them to relate to me. As if, because of their sexual preference, they must somehow be so much like me. I think not. I really think not

Wow. You must be real fun to hang out with.

 

[September]

I always wonder why people frequently use the terms "gay community" or "LGBT community". As if everyone who does not identify as heterosexual must somehow be united together as one and viewed as similar to each other. To Hell with them and their "community". The majority are still worthless, heavily indoctrinated Mundanes just like the rest of you. I feel no special kinship to other people who choose to explore outside their gender. As if that is supposed to be enough for them to relate to me. As if, because of their sexual preference, they must somehow be so much like me. I think not. I really think not

Wow. You must be real fun to hang out with.

I know. Thanks

 

[DriftingSand]

Can Homophobia Be Cured?

Yes. Fear of humans (Homo Sapiens) can be cured but it never hurts to recognize that some Homo Sapiens can be dangerous so a little fear of mankind could likely save a life.

Now if you're talking about Homosexuality there is no reason under the sun to try to "cure" a healthy dislike of that particular mental illness. That particular mental illness is one of the main causes of the spread of deadly diseases like HIV/AIDS. So ... it is and always will be a good thing to steer clear of folks who may be disease-ridden.

 

[Howey]

What exactly is the definition of homophobic? Is seems a word used to the gay community anytime you do not buy 100% into the lifestyle.

I believe homosexuality is wrong based on my religious beliefs. I also do not relate to homosexuality and am a little disgusted by it. I do not like the in your face attitude that some homosexuals have. I do not want homosexual sex education taught to my children as school. Other than that I do not care.

Does this make me homophobic?

Since I don't know you, I'll just say I don't know. Sounds like you could use some education, though.

http://www.usmessageboard.com/health-and-lifestyle/360303-can-homophobia-be-cured.html

 

[itfitzme]

There was another great study of homophobia and arousal. When watching gay, straight and lesbian porn, homophobics were aroused by all of them, including, of course, gay sex. Homosexuals simply didn't respond to either straight or lesbian couples. Straight men without any homophobia simply didn' t respond to homosexual coupling.

In condideration, it should be recognized that physical arousal, conscious awareness of emotional responce, cognitive attitude, and action are all different things only loosely related and often completely unrelated. So, things can get more complicated in the details.

 

[itfitzme]

What exactly is the definition of homophobic? Is seems a word used to the gay community anytime you do not buy 100% into the lifestyle.

I believe homosexuality is wrong based on my religious beliefs. I also do not relate to homosexuality and am a little disgusted by it. I do not like the in your face attitude that some homosexuals have. I do not want homosexual sex education taught to my children as school. Other than that I do not care.

Does this make me homophobic?

Yes!

 

[September]

Can Homophobia Be Cured?

Yes. Fear of humans (Homo Sapiens) can be cured but it never hurts to recognize that some Homo Sapiens can be dangerous so a little fear of mankind could likely save a life.

Now if you're talking about Homosexuality there is no reason under the sun to try to "cure" a healthy dislike of that particular mental illness. That particular mental illness is one of the main causes of the spread of deadly diseases like HIV/AIDS. So ... it is and always will be a good thing to steer clear of folks who may be disease-ridden.

I'm sayin' America should just force test every human for HIV/ AIDS, and slaughter every human infected with it, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, and age. The future generations would not have to suffer through that terrible disease.