Why do some people think you hate gay people if you don't think gay marriage should be legal?

Most people that openly opose Homosexual marriage often tend to be gaybashers and then give that image to anyone with the particular view.
Generally, I see no reason to oppose homosexual marriage if you have nothing against homosexuals.
But hey, everyone is entitled to their opinion.
Respect, not hate.

Because you don't see how your opinion is making them unequal. Why would you deny equality unless you really disliked someone or something?
That's a cruel thing to do.

Maybe, because this thought, arrange them!

They think you should support gays regardless. People should be able to have opinions and if you don't think it's right then it's your opinion and shouldn't be criticized for it.

Because they have no better argument. This is no different than people who think you hate black people if you disagree with Mr. Obama's policies. Or people who think you hate women if you think people should pay for their contraceptives.

Not allowing all different types of people to have the same rights is discriminatory.

Don't know if it is hateful, but it isn't charitable.

Why is this suddenly a problem? Isn't the purpose of marriage supposed to be a sacred union between a man and a woman and to procreate? I feel that gay marriage is selfish. Even if gays adopt they are denying a child the opportunity of having a mother and a father. Sex is supposed to be about procreation not desire. Same sex marriage is about self gratification. Two people want to create a sterile union. Isn't our existence to reproduce? If everyone was gay, what would be the point to life? What is the purpose if gay marriage? To prove that it can be done?

In answer to the original question, people are ignorant. When people know their wrong, they get mad and try to make accusations against the people that don't agree with them. Our society and morally bankrupt. Stay strong!

You got a lot of "supposed-to's". Who says you get to decide how things should be?

Sex is about procreation and not desire? Tell that to horny 60 year olds. They can't make babies, but still have desire.

This is not suddenly a problem. It is just coming to light to those ignorant to the struggles of homosexuals. Research their history, stonewall, etc.

Marriage is only to procreate? So two infertile people can't marry either?

What happened to our right to pursue happiness. What about our right to be free?

I didn't decide how it should be, I believe that everything was that way before I was born. The way I think isn't a new way of thinking. I also don't think a lot of people know they are infertile before they marry. But either way, I still believe marriage is between a man and woman. It's what is natural. I don't see anything natural about being gay. How is marriage about freedom?? You can pursue happiness and freedom without marriage.

How is marriage about freedom? Freedom is choice. Choosing whom to marry is probably the most important choice one will make. Having a law that tells certain people that they cannot choose the individual they love is infringing on their freedom.

You didn't decide how it should be. But you do have a choice. You don't have to accept the status quo. We have free will and the right to change our society.

Homosexuality is natural, by nature. Nearly all species have homosexual partners. I know you are using natural to mean "acceptable" or "normal" in a societal context. But societal contexts are just man-made and subject to change. Natural law cannot change. And natural law shows that homosexuality is normal and natural.

We disagree. Animals are not gay. Are there studies saying animals have samr gender sex? No. Only companionship and yes there is a difference.

I'm so glad you asked. There definitely are studies that show actual same gender sex in animals.

http://www.news-medical.net/n...

http://news.nationalgeographi...

I'd like to see a study instead of an article that mentions they do without validity. Have you heard of situational homosexuals? For example, men in prison that have sex with other men because they don't have women around to fornicate with. Then they end up being gay for the rest of their lives. If they had not been so desperate, this would have never happened. Animals in captivity are similar in my opinion.

Your line of thinking involves procreation. I guess we shouldn't allow sterile heterosexual men to marry either?

The purpose of same-sex marriage is a simple one: human rights. Marriage is NOT a religious concept. Rather, marriage is a concept which was adopted by religion.

I'd never feel comfortable telling a heterosexual they couldn't marry the person they loved. So why should a heterosexual person have that kind of power or control over anybody else's life?

You will never understand anything that I say because you yourself are confused about your sexuality. If you have read my previous answers and still don't get my point, then I am right. Being gay is not natural whether you want to believe it is or not. It isn't heathy either. If you have ever learned about the human body, you would have learned that a penis and a vagina are made for eachother. A penis and a butthole are not. Your butthole is designed to release waste. I can't think of why anyone would want to put anything in a place so gross and is used for releasing waste. Acceptance of this behavior has made it become normal and not a mental illness. You should read this book "The Homosexual Revolution" by David A Noebel. After you read it and see facts about homosexuality, come back and tell me again why my opinion is wrong. Going back and forth arguing with no ability of understanding, lack of knowledge, and too many feeling involved isn't going to get anyone anywhere. I probably won't be able to change your opinion and you definitely won't change mine.

Okay, firstly, don't tell me I'm confused about anything. I have a perfectly good understanding of what I am. Better than you can comprehend, I might add.

Secondly, I don't need a lesson in anatomy.

Thirdly, HETEROSEXUALS ENGAGE IN ANAL SEX ALSO. Gee whiz golly. Narrow-minded folk everywhere.

Firstly, that's funny because your profile says you aren't sure, I didn't just make that up. Secondly, I explained anatomy because it doesn't seem like you understand where things go. Thirdly, heterosexuals that engage in anal sex are gross too. There is nothing "loving" about anal sex. Also, i'm not narrow-minded at all. I am into a wide variety of things and are open to all kinds of things. You accuse me because I don't think being gay is okay, that make you narrow-minded.

Maybe you should inquire rather than assume. Heterosexual transgender wasn't an option, see?

Furthermore, could you be anymore condescending? I have a very good grasp on anatomy, considering I was a pre-med/psych major at one point. It's very arrogant of you to act above anyone else. What somebody does in their bedroom is their own business. Don't like gay sex? Don't have gay sex. Is that concept too complicated?

You aren't open-minded when it comes to this topic, which is what I was saying. You even admit you aren't open-minded about it. That would make you the opposite...narrow-minded.

I'm not acting above anyone else. If you have sex with the same sex, you are homosexual. If you have sex with someone of the opposite sex, you are heterosexual. Cut and dry. You are the one that commented on my post, not the other way around. You knew my opinion before you chose to comment. I don't walk around telling gay people I think what they are doing is wrong, this is Sodahead. Just because I disagree with homosexuality does not make me narrow-minded. You are not getting anywhere with your accusations.

It's not an accusation. It's a fact. You admitted it yourself.

I have sympathy for you, I really do.

I don't need sympathy. I'm in touch with individuals on a humanistic level. There are good people, and there are bad people. Good people are tolerant and don't resort to unfair judgment. They are complete humans...I am a complete human.

Believe what you will about yourself and the human race. In the end, you will be judged no matter what. You don't decide what is fair or unfair. You also do not determine who is good or bad, or what makes someone a good or bad person. Also, being complete physically doesn't make you complete as a whole spiritually, mentally or emotionally. I am okay with being judged, you obviously aren't. I am ready for judgement day, are you?

Hence the term "unfair judgment." It's unfair, almost trivial, to judge someone based on their orientation or gender. You should stick to judging someone based on their personality...like I have. And that's where you're wrong. I DO get to decide who is good and who is bad. I do so in passing fair judgment based on demeanor, mannerisms, and personality. If I deem them "bad," I never have to associate myself with said individual again. Love freedom of choice, eh?

All I read is "blah, blah, blah". I have had enough of you thinking you are righteous and all-knowing. You can think are wonderful all you want, I don't have to think so. You can think I'm the boogey man and I really don't care. Plain and simple. I don't like your opinions, and you don't like mine. I'm sure you feel the same way about me that I do about you.

Lol. Righteous and all-knowing. Perception is a funny thing. You placing a negative connotation on level-headedness is what's funny, I should say. Unlike you, I don't dislike a person solely because of their opinions. Again, it is personality and demeanor which matter most. Conveying conflicting opinions in a respectful matter, without misinformation or prejudice. I was never hostile with you, yet you've constantly been on the defensive. What gives?

I am not being hostile either yet you think I am getting angry? I think it is hilarious that you think you are level-headed. I think it's funnier that in response to me saying you think you are righteous and all-knowing, you continue to act so. I can get along fine with other people who have differing opinions. You feel the need to drag something so ridiculous on indefinitely for what reason? You aren't proving anything to me.

When did I say you were hostile? You're being defensive and have been since my first response, which was completely unwarranted considering I wasn't on the attack.

Hostility =/= defensive.

You can continue trying to bait me, but I won't bite. Guess I'll take the higher road.

Good question. I'm tired of people thinking I'm a homophobic. In fact, I have several gay friends. They are not indifferent to me. I just don't agree with homosexuality.

Why do you get to marry someone you love, but your friends cannot?

Because homosexuality is not normal. It's just my religious beliefs. Homosexuality was a mental illness until the 70s, I think. Either way, times have changed so much, and I don't find it right.... But I don't hate gay people.

I know how you arrived at your conclusion.

Education is paramount to growth. Afterall, the original sin was eating from the tree of knowledge.

But knowledge must be what God wants us to achieve. Otherwise why would he have blessed us with the ability to learn and understand?

If you are interested, I think you would find this documentary enlightening.

Title: "For the Bible tells me so." You can find it at amazon or netflix.

I'll be sure to check it out!

Saying if you don't support gay marriage then you hate gays is just as stupid as saying "if you don't like Obama, you hate blacks." or "if you support gay marriage then you are gay."

There is a BIG difference between hating gays, and not supporting it.

True that.

If you don't mind gay people, why would you be opposed to them being able to get married? It is part of what they want in their relationship. It is a strengthened bond they wish to share. The majority of straight people treat marriage like a cheap (not monetarily), temporary state of imprisonment rather than a sacred state of commitment and honor in a stable, loving relationship. Many of the straight males I know view it as a death sentence to social life and individuality. Entered into for the right reasons, marriage is quite the opposite. Your spouse should be a natural extension of your personality and lifestyle. You don't choose clothing, shoes, cars, houses, or other things that do not express who you are as a person, so why choose a partner in LIFE that you feel is disposable.