Here again you are talking about rights. I am not. This discussion is about discouraging homosexuality. I am for promoting "virtue". I teach children about "virtue". I don't see the homosexual act as a "virtue'..... .I discourage it. I model a heterosexual, monogamous lifestyle for them along with my wife, we have taught Sunday school to all ages for over 15 years. Mine is a positive approach. It is not about what you "can't do". It's more about what you should do and all the attributes for righteous living. Many of those kids are from broken homes where they live with grandparents due to broken, confused relationships. I believe those "confused relationships" come about from our "confused society" and the redefining of words like "marriage", "family" "gender" and even "love". Yes, I am an American, and as you might guess.....I am not "woke" in the least!
I encourage heterosexual relationships in the bond of "Marriage" and espouse the benefits of such. I do not shy away from that message and I do not conform to it's "redefining". I believe youth should be counseled in the area of sexual responsibility and to not be swayed into experimentation before they are ready. The foundation of a stable family needs to be taught by parents and adult mentors.....not so much public schools who have other responsibilities.
Why are you asking such an inane question You said And I replied And who exactly would that be? If homosexuals want to engage in homosexuality in their own private business have at it, it is when they want to thrust it on the rest of us a force us to taken part in it. I would point you to the Colorado web designer thread. Try again.
I asked the insane question in response to the, insane(your words), accusation. When have you been forced to take part in a gay sex act? A website design isn't any sort of sex act.
What makes you think anybody has redefined any of those words? I am not sure why you keep trying to muddy the waters. I've already stated more than once that you can do whatever you want to do just like everybody else. Are you virtue signaling as a "good Christian" so everybody knows you don't agree with sexual relationships outside heterosexual ones? My question again is "Why do you need to say anything at all about homosexuality?" I don't find that something to be proud of but thanks for sharing. It definitely explains a lot.
No.....the "woke" has redefined marriage to suit their cravings. They think everyone must conform to their "new" definitions. By the way.....do you know what a women is?????
Never said one thing about my faith. I kept it on your level...a completely secular level. You just look for a way to attack and Christianity is high on your list. Why don't you attack Muslims, Jehovah Witnesses or Mormons who agree on this stuff? I like the term ""virtue signaling" so you agree that I encourage virtue while you discourage it. I would agree. Well duh!.....someone started a thread about "whether or not homosexuality (or behavior as I call it) should be discouraged. What are you trying to say?? Only those who engage in "Queer behavior" or at least like it as an option should respond? Why do you respond? I would say this....many identify as "homosexual". It is their soul identity. I believe it is merely a behavior. It amazes me that there are those that want to identify as that. Aren't there better things to life? I know....you are woke and proud of that!
Marriage is a civil union. The definition has changed numerous times throughout history and through numerous societies. Not to long ago marriage was something reserved for members of the same race so please spare us that it is a “new” definition. Why does it bother you so much that people have the same rights as you?
I didn't attack Christians, but, if I had, I would say that all of you with imaginary friends in the sky that clearly don't give a damn about human suffering are equally "unwoke". No, had you graduated 4th-5th grade English, you would know that when a person asks a question, they are hoping to receive some type of answer. It's clear, that in your case, a rational one is asking too much. Unless you have some foundation for that opinion, it is just you speculating on what life is like for homosexuals. This may be a bizarre idea but I'm going to throw it out there anyway. How about you ask a homosexual person their opinion about their own lives? As with black and brown people, I promise it's not contagious. Some people behave in being obnoxious, condescending, judgmental and mean. Are you now claiming you have some authority as the Behavior Police? If not, what's the point of that observation? I get that. It amazes me that some people want to identify as obnoxious, condescending, judgmental and mean bigots but that's the beauty of free will. Probably. I can think of a couple hundred things more entertaining that being in other people's business. Why do you struggle with that? Meetup.com is a site where you can choose your area of interests and find other people in your geographic to share in those interests. I'm not sure there is one for obnoxious, condescending, judgmental and mean but I'd start with "Good Christians" and you're sure to find quite a few that fit that bill. Yes, I believe that you people use the slur "woke" as a badge of honor that this country only belongs to the select people deemed "worthy". If understanding that all people are equal, everyone has the right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness, that non-white, non-Christian/non-religious, non-heterosexual people are PEOPLE with feelings, responsibilities, hurts, sorrows, goals, joy also seeking a safe place to exist in their own country, then YES, I am WOKE and damn proud of it. I'd rather commit suicide than be on the other side of that. It's nothing for which anyone should be proud. And, when you get alone with your <censoring myself> thoughts and ask yourself why homosexual people do the things they do, ask yourself the same. Why do you get to choose to not be vaccinated or boostered or socially distance because it's an infringement on your inalienable rights as a American citizen while simultaneously virtue signaling in your self-appointed quest to discourage homosexuality (that doesn't work, by the way but I'm sure you don't care as long as you get to spread as much hate as possible) and decide what a female can do with what's happening in her womb? Here's an idea. Mind your own damn business. Didn't your mother teacher you if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything? Guess not. I guess you were being dragged to too many "Let's get together and talk sh!t about anybody that doesn't believe in the same imaginary Sky Daddy that we believe in."
There you go again, labeling human beings as "homosexuals". Don't people have more going for them than a perverse behavior? If I want to know what life is like for someone practicing homosexual behavior, you'll be the first one I consult.
I know it's difficult for you to focus on anything but being <censoring myself>. The topic is about discouraging homosexuals so the "label" is the point. IIRC, that was 6th grade reading comprehension. Glad I could help. They do. That's why those of you that spend so much time worrying about their sex lives are <censoring myself>. I am not homosexual but I have family members and friends who are so I'll be happy to put you in contact with them. Since we both know you, like most <censoring myself> have no interests in actually knowing and relating to people you look down upon, I'm not going to leave that light on.
I voted NO because a person's sexual orientation cannot be changed. It doesn't matter whether we encourage it or not. It is not a choice. If it were I doubt anyone would chose to be gay, seeing all the hate and discrimination they face.
It is a choice. It is a behavior. We accept people but do not accept the behavior. Separate the two. Celebrate the life you were given.
So you could be gay? You only need to choose? Wild!!! I like women and I have always liked women. There was no choice.
I'm the same. I was created that way and I chose to accept the way I was created. I can't understand why they choose to be gay. I know a girl that said she was talked into it. Tried it a while and decided she didn't like it. Some people commit suicide I would never do that. Some think it's right for them. It's not for me. Guess it's to each his own!
She's not the spokesperson for all non-heterosexual people assuming you actually know other people is true. People don't commit suicide because the are not heterosexual. <smdh> Guess not since you are the self-appointed town crier set on a mission to discourage homosexuality.
But you feel it necessary to declare "you are not homosexual". I find that fascinating. You should stand with those who are since in your viewpoint it is all well and natural. Why the importance to make such a declaration? I suspect that deep in your psych, (that you attempt to depress) you find it repulsive. It's a tough job but I guess somebody's got to do it!
If they could choose to be gay then so could you. I reject that. I could not choose to be attracted to men. If you could then I can see why you are confused.
I could but I don't and I won't. Perhaps if you had a different upbringing you may find men disdainful. I have a niece who's mother I knew to be pretty unstable relationship wise. She got knocked up by a traveling carpenter. It was her first. She believed they would get married and live happily ever after. He was already married she eventually found out. She sent baby pictures to his house and he threatened her. So needless to say, my sister in law hated men thereafter. She raised her daughter who never had an idea what a father was. She also, I am sure sensed the animosity her mother had toward men. This little girl grew up and had an imitation marriage with another women who is equally confused. They adopted a baby who will never experience a fathers love. So I do believe under the right, disdainful circumstance, you might make that choice....maybe not. Some have a propensity for weakness greater than others, that's a given.
If it's something that occurred in your upbringing how can you just decide you don't have that upbringing anymore? So it's not something she could have helped?
