Does anyone else think that being gay is morally wrong?
491659
Yes! I hope they pass the laws banning gay marriage, but I think they should have some rights (in hospitals and such).
341580
Yes.  To the people saying that being gay is normal, statistically it isn't, he never said anything about them being bad.
53333
homosexuality and swinging and two diffrent activites.\n\nIs it moral to be homosexual?  That would depend on your religious views.  If two people love eachother, then really I don't see anything wrong with it.  I think a homosexual relationship can be 100% moral.\n\nSwinging i also think can be moral, as long as all people involved understand.  I think you are actuall getting more into the issue of plural-marrage.\nI think a plural-marrage can also be totaly moral, if everyone is a adult, and agrees to the union.\n\nIn my view, I think you can be moral and be homosexual and a swinger.  If you are up front about it, everyone is a adult, and it is 100% consenual.
977172
It isn't wrong. The religious nuts want you to think it is wrong but it really isn't. \n\nAs long as it is consensual and as long as protection, then it isn't wrong.
781231
From what I've read, it's not unusual at your age to have these kinds of thoughts about people of your own sex. I myself had them about girls in school when I was your age (I'm female).  However, I am straight. You sound like you are straight. But there's nothing wrong with being gay, aside from the fact that gays are unfairly discrimated against.
1053260
I think political correctness must have a limit. If you are gay and Christian, then you must admit that engaging in such acts are sins.\n\nThere is no middle ground, no 'practising gay' should say Christianity allows homosexual acts.\n\nBeing gay is your right, but Christianity (The Bible) has a right of it's own to condemn such acts, as contrary to their teachings and that of God's.
813901
Oh, but I thought it was just so "impossible" to be gay and a Christian, too...\n\nI feel bad for people like that who live their entire lives ashamed of who they are.
238711
I find it appalling that Homosexuality was only recently taken out of the DSM... The big book of mental disorders.\n\nI find it appalling that I cant donate blood because im gay.  The Red Cross has a ban on any male that has had sexual relations with another man since 1977.  Having sex one time in  33 years disqualifies you from ever donating blood.. amidst huge blood shortages.\n\nI find it appalling that i cant get married.. or even a civil union.\n\nI find it appalling that religious extremists are out there actively boycotting companies that show equality to gays.\n\nThe suicide rate among homosexual teens is the highest proportionally in the entire country.  Those bastards are KILLING them.. Killing them with thier "reparative therapy" and hurtful accusations, and outright lies.\n\n\nEDIT:\n\nI am actually quite suprised by the answers here... Actually suprised!\n\nThere seems to be a common misnomer running rampant in the minds of a few of you on here.  A gay male isnt some immoral being, with uncontrollable sexual tendencies.  I have successfully lived with/showered with/eaten with straight males all throughout college, and yes.. in those tiny tiny dorm rooms.\n\nThere are those that seem to think that just because there is a gay male in the room... he is automatically staring at thier crotches... and YES, of course i think there are a lot of straight males out there, and yes i glance at thier asses from time to time.. but, other than that, i keep the romance, and wishful thinking geared towards OTHER gay males.\n\nThere is a line that eventually every gay male comes across that a lot of straight males come to also.  It is when we become attracted to someone that is not interested, for various reasons, to us.  We can either A) press on reguardless, incurring wrath/disgust/criminal charges... OR we learn to let it go, and move on.\n\nA similar situation occurs for Gay males.  We have to realize that the "playing field" is a bit limited.  Sure.. there are many many males out there... but only a small percentage of them are even like us.\n\nWe have to train ourselves to mentally "cross them off the list"  before we become attracted.  This saves a lot of anger/misunderstanding/criminal charges. :P    \n\nAssuming that we are not in controll of our sexual drive is preposterous.  Assuming that we are not mentally capable of being "gay men in a straight society" is a common, hurtful misconception.\n\nOpening up your minds occasionally couldnt hurt :)
691139
is being gay wrong or is being aganst gays wrong i would have to sy being against them is wrong what they want is up to them not to you if your not gay good for up but you dont have to put them down either how would you like it if i said can straight people be stopped? i am not gay i think that it is wrong to catorgerize someone because of their sexually!
1037547
I think it is a good idea. After all, you pointed out that homosexuality exists whether we like it or not and we can't really keep kids heads buried in the sand for the rest of their lives. If you are a teacher, I also feel that you can do a better job of approaching this issue with objectivity than some parents can. I would just point out that it is a choice that some consenting adults make and leave it at that.
1160699
Emphatically No.   \n\nFirst off, do you really believe being gay is a "disease", afterall, that's what cures or for aren't they. If so you best dispose of yourself now because it's a "disease" that isn't going away any time soon, Christian bigotry notwithstanding.  \n\nSecondly, to even be asked this question by a "friend" implies a not to subtle discomfort.  Now some might say it's a harmless question, but would your friend like to be "cured" of his/her heterosexuality.  I suspect you would find the answer rather surprising.\n\nThe truth is that being gay is no more a disease than being straight.  When will young gays learn this.  When you ask such questions or worse, use the word "cure", you not only demean yourself but you also show great disrespect for those who came before you.  The ones who were tortured, murdered, beaten and ridiculed over the years.  The ones who fought with blood just so you could be free.  \n\nPlease, please, please cease this constant...."Oh I wish I were straight", it's frankly shameful and buys into the hate that has always tried to destroy the gay peoples of the world.  We are who we are, Generals (Alexander, Ceasar), Playrights (George Bernard Shaw, Oscar Wilde), Actors (sir Ian McKellan, Anthony Perkins, Troy Donahue, Tab Hunter, Rock Hudson, Marlene Detreich), I could go on but you get the point I hope.\n\nAs Jews have said throughout the last century and as gays we should also: "Never Again"
1120433
I just saw an article today in the paper that said men's sexual preference is decided before birth. I did not read the whole article...but if a baby comes out of the womb and sees good window treatments he is gay...just kidding. I dont think you should categorize that evil is done by most straight people and good by gays. I have seen a little of both from both sides... I don't think sexual preference has anything to do with the good that you do- that is an individual thing that comes from the heart not your groin. Just be happy with who you are and if you think you were born gay then so be it. Why is important to debate it? You will never change other opinions who are homophobic.
420351
Go with how you feel. Are heterosexuals that way because of a choice they made, I don't think so. That would be the same for homosexuals, I'm sure, not a choice, but something "inbuilt" from birth.
126930
sorry mean people are mean to you. happy for you that you are in love that is wonderful. \ni don't know why some people think homosexuality is wrong, stumps me entirely. i suppose they need to hate other people to feel better about themselves. too bad they don't know that love is supreme.
694670
No I don't think its right.  The only plus to it is that the kids gets a home, The downfalls out weigh the 1 plus.  I think its sick if you ask me. Poor kids.  I mean I am sure that gay couples are good people just alittle confused.  I watched a thing on Tv once about this guy couple who spent all this money to make a child with their sperm and an egg doner.  I just about vomited!! I am sure the child will be loved and all but like others say.  It isn't good on the Physo side of things.  These kids will be raised to think that okay my dad and dad are gay so I must be too.  No ONE IS BORN GAY!!! ITs a choice.  These kids will really have no choice.  Its sad really sad to see what this world is coming too.  Its more about the sex thing.  If you ask me thats what it is.  Gay is a sex thing, not a relationship thing.  I can see someone loving their friend and thats it. Its not "in love". The whole thing is just wrong!
238228
No.  I believe some people are born with gay tendencies, but they still have a choice whether to act on them on not.  Being gay shouldn't be classified with theives and murderers though.  They aren't harming other people.  One can have their own beliefs without using harsh words or bashing.  It is against God to be gay but we are all under construction and have to find out the hard way on everything on this earth.  God said "Judge not, lest you be judged".  A gay person may be living in sin and won't admit it but they still have feelings and the right to be treated with respect just like everyone else.  How else will they open their ears to the truth?
71765
I don't think it is bad, and I am sick of hearing arguments that it is unnatural.  \n\nThere have been many observation by scientists and non-scientists of homosexual behavior in almost all mammals, many birds (like penguins), and even as far down the animal kingdom as spiders.  To argue that it is unnatural is simply to argue from a position of ignorance.\n\nI think gay people are hated because we're different from the majority.  Throughout history many minorities have been hated and persecuted.  The Jews (a minority in almost every society on earth for thousands of years) were almost universally persecuted for just as long.  We have been called evil, sinners, and unnatural.  I don't know how long it will take humans to understand that just because something is different that doesn't make it wrong or evil.\n\nTo quote the words of a very wise philosopher "judge not lest ye be judged."