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Originally Posted by T@T
To find it uncomfortable to educate my son on gayness doesn't make it "hate" does it?. when friends come over for a party or barbecue and show affection to each other I don't blink an eye but then again my friends wouldn't neck or rub each other in front of kids either.
And correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't homophobia mean afraid of being gay yourself? I think after 2 wifes,2 kids and "umm" a few other women in my 50 years I fairly sure I know my sexuality.
Fact is I don't hate gays or anyone so don't make it seem so,if you want to support open gayness be my guest, go downtown with a picket and a tutu and I'll support your cause all the way from my office.
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Ok. Since you asked nicely, I will correct you. It does not.
Homophobia is a range of negative attitudes and feelings toward homosexuality or people who are identified or perceived as being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT). Definitions refer variably to antipathy, contempt, prejudice, aversion, irrational fear, and hatred
It's doesn't mean (or have to mean) you are worried about your own sexuality at all. It just means you aren't tolerant or accepting or comfortable with that lifestyle.
I remember that post about your son. I simply said I would (and have) explain(ed) it thusly:
'You see, some men like women, but some men like men. It isn't that strange. And no matter who you choose to love when you get older, I'll still love you.'
Boom. Done like dinner. Easy peasy. If you have a problem explaining things that way, it's probably because you yourself are uncomfortable with it.
And it doesn't have to be hate. I don't think anyone here is accusing you of outright hatred or bigotry. I don't think you'd be joining Westboro Basptist or anything like that. You seem like a pretty good guy. But there is no denying that based on your posts in the past, your attitude does suffer from some homophobia.
I will also admit it has seemed to evolve a little over time. Maybe it will continue evolving?