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[quote=Anonymous][quote=NotSoAnonymous]Q: What I mean by my second question is: Do you think everyone should think homosexuality is ok? Are you okay with people having an opinion that differs (finds homosexuality wrong, sinful, etc)? Do you believe that not agreeing with homosexuality equals homophobia?

re: civil unions (not civil marriage) As it stands civil unions are not equal. My question is, IF laws are changed and civil unions are given the same recognition as marriage, would you be okay with that?

A:  I suppose I would appreciate not being thought of as being wrong or being a sinner for something that is as natural to me as the color of my eyes. I do believe that not agreeing with homosexuality is homophobia. There is nothing to agree or disagree about. I simply am.  I do understand that some people's belief systems do not agree with that fact, and I struggle because there are so many other things in this secular world to focus on- the hungry, poor, criminals, etc. I just would ask why how I live my life is so important to you?

And no. That is segregation. The law does not allow for that. I thought we had learned that lesson. [/quote]

I am a Christian. I believe that practicing homosexuality is a sin. I also believe that adultery and fornication is a sin. It doesn't mean that I hate gays, adulterers and/or fornicators. I can be friends with someone while I disagree with how their choose to live their life. I'm not passing judgment, I just don't support certain acts. Why is this considered homophobia? I don't dislike gays and I certainly don't want to harm them. While I don't agree with gay marriage, I understand that it is necessary in order to grant gays equal rights. While I have my religious views on things, I would never want this to be used as an instrument to oppress.

I will say that I find it frustrating that some gay people are quick to throw out the homophobic and/or bigot label. In many cases, it's not true and only serves to create animosity. My own mother is an active fornicator and my stepfather an adulterer! I don't agree with the way they live their lives...Does this mean I harbor hatred for them? Of course not. [/quote]

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