danielbauwens #homophobia

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I don’t agree with apes having the same rights as humans. Does that make me apephobic?

Just because a person disagrees with something doesn’t automatically mean they fear/hate it.

A lot of people use the therm “-phobe” incorrectly (specifically homophobe).

-phobe:

denoting a person having a fear or dislike of what is specified

Homophobe:
a person who hates or fears homosexual people

We do not hate/fear homosexuals. Before you spout out some accusation, learn the definition.

And while we’re at it:

big·ot
: a person who strongly and unfairly dislikes other people, ideas, etc.

When we dislike someones sexuality (not the person itself) it’s not unfairly. We have plenty of valid reasons.

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old comment by Swede

It's the irrationality, first and foremost, that makes the use of "-phobes" relevant. Homosexuals pose no threat to your life or health, and giving them rights that you take for granted has little or no impact on your rights. In short, there are no rational reasons for you to disagree with them having the same human rights as you take for granted.

Bigotry is the state of mind of a bigot: someone who, as a result of their prejudices, treats or views other people with fear, distrust or hatred on the basis of a person's ethnicity, evaluative orientation, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, disability, socioeconomic status, or other characteristics. (Wikipedia)

You have only one reason, and it's not valid; "gays are icky."

old comment by HappyGazpacho

"I don't agree with apes having the same rights as humans. Does that make me apephobic? "

Nah, that's common sense. Apes aren't human. It's simple biology.

"Just because a person disagrees with something doesn't automatically mean they fear/hate it."

Agreed. I disagree with plenty of religious people, but that doesn't mean I hate them.

"A lot of people use the therm "-phobe" incorrectly (specifically homophobe)."

Eh. Semantics. Homophobe, within the current lexicon, means someone who hates gay people, or spouts hateful rhetoric.

"-phobe:
denoting a person having a fear or dislike of what is specified
Homophobe:
a person who hates or fears homosexual people
We do not hate/fear homosexuals. Before you spout out some accusation, learn the definition."

Again, the dictionary definition of a word isn't necessarily the way it is used by the public. Words generally mean what we all agree that they mean. We all agree that "irony" describes a funny coincidence, when that's not the dictionary definition.
And if you don't hate gay people, then why are you telling them "No, you can't love this person?"

"And while we're at it:
big·ot
: a person who strongly and unfairly dislikes other people, ideas, etc.
When we dislike someones sexuality (not the person itself) it's not unfairly. We have plenty of valid reasons."

Like what? Most people use a 2500 year old myth to justify it. And even if we accept that myth as fact there are still some more-than-half decent arguments against it. One I heard (sorry, don't remember where) was that the word used in Leviticus (abomination) was translated from a word that meant unnatural or unhelpful more than it meant evil or immoral. Why would same-sex activities be considered unhelpful? Well, within the context, the Israelites needed more numbers. They needed more soldiers, more people to ensure their tribe continues. And two men aren't going to be able to reproduce, so the law was to kill them to serve as a deterrent. Of course, that law was for the Israelites, not us (another good argument). We, as a species are too numerous. There are just too damn many of us. So homosexuality isn't going to damage our "tribe."

Another one: Why should someone who disagrees with you be forced to live by your morality?
Sorry, you were saying something?

Dehumanization: denial that people you don't like are humans deserving the same dignity as other humans. Humans are all great apes, but that's something else. Then there's the denial that harassing other people is harm and this is evidence that it's not really for their wellbeing. You wouldn't be polluting Deviant Art with your bigotted bullshit if you were following the teachings of Jesus anyway, hypocrite. If your god really existed, he'd likely let you know that you're soiling his name for your personal gratification.

From another comment by HappyGazpacho:

Of course, that law was for the Israelites, not us (another good argument). We, as a species are too numerous. There are just too damn many of us. So homosexuality isn't going to damage our "tribe."

To radicalized elitist bigots who weaponize false authorities to affirm their self-proclaimed superiority, everybody else are not "us", it's "the worldly people", etc. It is indeed similar to with racism and is often mixed in with it. Dominionist white supremacist self-professed Christians see "the other" as threatening, constantly pushes a tradition of conspiracy theories against them. They espouse identity politics and wish to control the state to dominate, massively force them out or exterminate them. It's the new Inquisition, the Neo-Nazism, etc. Their extremist militias are preparing to weaponize unrest in their favor, some actively push war accelerationism. Not all Christians are into that of course, and many understand that they will face persecution themselves if that happens.

Then at a smaller scale within Christianity are the narcissists of the same type, who know they will never rule the world, but try to rule in their little church in the same way. Ambitious, constant hateful virtue signaling, attention seeking, god complex. They're often predators, other people are perceived as inferior, part of a narcissist's actual inferiority and their inability to empathically understand the harm they cause. In some cases, clinical sociopaths. The patriarchal structure enables them. That's other than financial fraud and business exploitation of the members...

Why is feminism and the LGBTQ considered so threatening? Outside of the totalitarian patriarchy control with its enforced stereotypes.

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