Quote From: four_eyes I find it interesting that those who "support" homosexualtiy argue that sexual orientation is not a choice (and therefore not a "sin") and those who "condemn" homosexuality argue that sexual orientation *is* a choice (and therefore *is* a "sin"). Why don't we look at the lifestyle itself to decide whether it is or is not moral? Firstly, what is moral behaviour? I don't think that question can be answered by turning to some authority, whether that authority is the Bible, a gay person, an ex-gay person, Shakespaeare, or Dr. Phil. Nor can that question be answered by turning to science by arguing that it's natural or common or genetic. Nor can we answer that question by arguing that homosexuality is "normal" or "abnormal." A moral issue is a moral issue. If we found out that pederasty was genetically determined, would we say that molesting children was acceptable? Of course not. We would help the person in any way possible to change his or her dispostion because we know how harmful pederasty is to children. We might be more sympathetic to a pedophile's struggles (as we should be to anyone who suffers) but we would continue to see the act as immoral. And if I found out my next-door neighbour had sex with stuffed toys, I might think it odd, but I would not see him/her as immoral in any way. To me, a moral person is one who does not intentionally harm another in any way. And a moral person--if s/he discovers s/he has inadvertently hurt another person--strives not to hurt another again if at all possible. Is the act of homosexuality hurtful to anyone? How is a sexual act between consenting adults immoral? Whom does it harm? The only people who are "hurt" by homosexuality are those who believe it is wrong, but that stems from their own issues and not the homosexual act in any way. It makes no difference whether homosexuality is a choice or not. What matters is whether it is harmful. In order to argue that homosexuality is wrong, one would have to offer a convincing argument that it is harmful. Whom does it hurt, and how? Anyone up for it?
We have only the law books set down by our ancestors and the religious beliefs and morals they taught us. No one can say with 100% certainty how God will judge people on things, but we have to use what we have in place. Many people believe that molesting children doesn't hurt them, it educates them and they enjoy the attention. Who is the appropriate judge of their feelings?
Some believe that homosexuality is harmful. It confuses children and divides familes because it's strange and different. Imagine this conversation between children. Child #1 has the traditional mom and dad, Child #2 has the gay parents, Child #3 has polygamist parents.
#1 "My mom went with me to mother-daughter night at school and my dad went with me to father-daughter night at school. "
#2 "My two moms went with me to mother-daughter night at school, but since I don't have a dad, they wouldn't let my moms come with me on the father-daughter night at school."
#3 "My twelve moms wanted to go with me to mother-daughter night at school, but they told me that only one seat was reserved for each mom. My dad didn't bother to go to father-daughter night with me at school, because he was looking for mom number thirteen.
Any relationships out of the norm, always cause problems and confusion.
(Original Air Date: 10/19/05) Sexual orientation used to be something kept hidden from family and co-workers, but now more and more people are "coming out" and finding acceptance. Anjela says her mother and sister don't support her sexual orientation, and feel she can't be Christian and gay at the same time. Can they reconcile this touchy issue? Then, two men debate whether a person can go from gay to straight, and parents of a 4-year-old boy fear their son's desire to play with dolls and wear heels means he'll grow up to be gay. Are they overreacting to his wishes to be a princess instead of a prince? Talk about gender and gay issues here.
