I can't stand the term homophobe, or homophobia, because the term is so misleading. A phobia is an fear. So called homophobics aren't scared of homosexuality, they're usually just repulsed by it.
Homosexuality isn't a choice. I am bisexual, something my fiance is well aware of, and accepts. We don't get to choose who we are attracted to, and no amount of telling us its a sin, unnatural or gross is going to change that. We don't go around saying that heterosexuality is repulsive, so what right do you have to tell us that our sexual orientation is sickening. If you don't like it, then don't date someone of the same sex, and don't have sex with someone of the same sex.
People want to pull the God card, and how the bible says homosexuality is a sin. However, John 4:7 says "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God." 1 Peter 4:8 says, "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sin."
And, honestly, what does who I choose to love have to do with you? Those who use religion as a reason to hate on homosexuality often forget the same religion preaches acceptance and love. Those who says its repulsive, sick, or unnatural have no real reason to explain why they find it repulsive, or if they do have never been willing to explain it to me. Sexuality doesn't define a person, so why in the world do people judge others simply because of who they choose to kiss.
Another thing, the fact I was sexually abused by my father has nothing to do with my sexuality. In fact, most men after sexual assault question their sexuality, but I don't question mine. Had I grown up in a happier household, I would still be bisexual, because that is just part of who I am. I'm not here to try to make others be bisexual, pansexual, homosexual, or anything else, but is it too much to ask to be accepted for it, because in the words of a song by Rise Against, "Too much blood has flown from the wrist, of children shamed for those they choose to kiss."
And another thing, hanging around someone who is homosexual wont make you homosexual, like hanging around with those who are heterosexual won't make us heterosexual. Homosexuality isn't a disease that can be passed on to someone, it isn't wrong, it's just not something some people can understand. But, take a minute and think about what it would be like in our shoes, if we lived in a world where heterosexuality was seen as wrong, a sin, sickening, or even in some places illegal? Well, honestly if it was like that for just one day, then maybe people would have a better understanding of what those of us who are attracted to the same sex go through.
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