Homosexuality Is Not The Greatest Sin

In our society, we have many different issues that we are opposed to. Our different opinions on these issues, separates us into two different sides. Homophobia has been one of the most occurring issues that has been happening over these recent years.

As homosexuality occurs, the extent to which it becomes a social problem varies with the attitudes that are taken by different cultures. One attitude that is taken into consideration is the difference between a passive homosexual or an active homosexual. Depending on the which type of homosexual that man decides to be, he will be subjected to a strong social condemnation or is

During the 1980’s indulging in homosexual activity was considered in crime, people were imprisoned when caught doing so. But in 2003 some parts of the United States, suspended the law, and made homosexuality legal, soon European countries such as Canada, Belgium, and Netherlands passed an act which approved of homosexual weddings (Bonvillain 2006). If one digs deeper into this issue, where these debatable, one can find that it roots back from religions. Most religion disapprove of homosexuality but in religions such as Hindu, for sexuality, scriptures of homosexual activity only stated that it was normal and natural, to be attracted to the same sex (Bonvillain 2006). But in today’s society the main issue is regarding the issue of males being attracted to each other, an example of this issue is ‘Homophobia of men’. Homosexuality is considered to be a cultural construct, which apart from the ‘lesbian identities’ gave rise to the ‘gay identities’ (Herek 1986). It is common for normal men, to avoid influencing with homosexual men, as they fear what the public might think of them being judged as not ‘masculine’, where as its more normal for woman to associate with lesbians or homosexual women, as they are not being judged by the rest of the females (Herek 1986). Studies showed, that the social construction of gay identities meant that there was something psychologically wrong with that person,

Just like racial relations in the United States and in the world today, homosexuality is a big issue today too, and only recently

Stereotype’s in the United States is something that is an unconscious effort, and many people explain it to be natural. Gay’s is something many people do not agree on. It has through the country for a spin, the hate, violence, and eventually equality. John a good man, works a 9-5 factory job, goes to church every Sunday with his family, and enjoys time with his kids doesn’t agree with gay people and believes they shouldn’t have the right to get married. Stacey a women that has raised three kids by herself, loves her children unconditionally and works three jobs to support herself and her kids sits in the back of the church, when the pastor asks if anybody has any confessions or anything anybody would like to get off their mind, the

A common stereotyped prejudice is unfriendly attitude towards gay people. Signs are evident only when a person is identified to be one, which demonstrate hidden fears and reservations. The same prejudice extends towards people from different racial backgrounds.

Sexual orientation can be considered as one of America’s most controversial topics. Although the rationale and choice differs from person to person, and is considered to be a private matter of personal preference, many people have experienced negative backlash and harsh criticism due to their individual likings. In general, sexual orientation is defined as: a person 's sexual identity in relation to the gender to which they are attracted; the fact of being heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual. While the definition seems to be straightforward and concise, the subject of sexual orientation encompasses much more than just the intensity of emotional and erotic attraction and response to members of the opposite sex, the same sex, or both

Homosexuality plays a big part in Sexual Prejudice in the United States today. According to Herek 2002, “Survey participants generally were more likely to regard gay men as mentally ill, supported adoption rights for lesbians more than for gay men, and had more negative personal reactions to gay men than to lesbians”. People in the present US society, mostly label gay men as completely wrong and are more favorable for lesbian

Homophobia, and other issues which come with a homosexual population, have been increasing dramatically in the recent years as more movements are started for gay rights, such as legalization of gay marriage. Though the homosexual population is very small, less than 2% of the total population, homophobia and other issues create social injustice and divides within society. This issue has become such a large issue with in the United States because of the historically high population of Christians/Catholics dating back to the founding of America. The reason this high religious population conflicts with the homosexual community is because the Bible speaks of homosexuality as a sin.

It undermines God's created order where he made Adam and Eve, a man and a woman, to carry out his command to fill and subdue the earth (Genesis 1:28). Homosexuality cannot fulfill that mandate. Also, homosexuality undermines the basic family unit of husband and wife which is the God-ordained means of procreation. Again, homosexuality cannot do that. And, believe it or not, homosexuality is also dangerous to society.According to the center for disease control, 2% of U.S. population is gay yet it accounts for 61% of HIV infection: "Men who with men have sex remain the group most heavily affected by new HIV

Myths about homosexuality are one of the reasons why society misjudges the LGBT community. Myths cause gay individuals to fear themselves, and they also cause society to think wrongly of homosexuality. People are told to believe that homosexuality is a

Homosexuality is a heavily debated topic nowadays. They are a lot of mix sentiments when it comes to this topic. Some people believe that homosexuality is based on

A 55% majority believes it is a sin to engage in homosexual behavior, and that view is much more prevalent among those who have a high level of religious commitment (76%). About half of all Americans have an unfavorable opinion of gay men (50%) and lesbians (48%), but highly religious people are much more likely to hold negative views.

Some may mistake people who are against gays for being homophobic, the fear and loathing of homosexuals. In retrospect, some definitely are, but because the social system is dominated by religion, I don’t believe everyone is. To be homophobic in my opinion, is an individual’s decision. An individual has to choose whether or not to loath someone to the point where he or she is comfortable belittling and denying a person of his or her basic rights, like a job or housing, because of whom he or she is. Granted, our social system is a huge factor in the discrimination against homosexuals, but the individual can always go against the system. For example, people who don’t approve of homosexuality don’t have to bash them every chance they get, but instead keep their opinions to themselves. Similarly, people can choose to support gays or not participate in anti-gay activities, even though it may go against their religion. Although this may

Is homosexuality a sin? Is it an ethical issue? Our government says that it is ok for same sex couples to be together and to get married. This goes against everything God says about the topic. So what does the word of God have to say about homosexuality. How did God create people? Genesis 1:27 – “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him male and female he created them”, 2:18-25 tells us that God created man and women. There are countries that have been destroyed for sinful acts and homosexuality in listed. Look at the account of Sodom and Gomorrah – Genesis 19. Scripture calls homosexuality an abomination – Leviticus 18:22 – “You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination”, “If a man lies