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Originally posted by Khanzumer
That's okay. I just am used to getting a hard time for some of my beliefs.
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WIth most beliefs, I am not too bothered. For example, the fact that you don't believe in Evolution doesn't bother me, because it does nobody any harm. However, homophobia and other prejudices do concern me, because they can cause harm to others. I'm not saying that you might go out and beat a gay to death because you think that homosexuality is not a good lifestyle, but just by believeing such a thing, you are helping to maintain a society where such things
can happen, if you see what I mean. I only say this so that you understand why I will be on your case about this.
I really would like to know why you believe what you do. If you are afraid of offending somebody or attracting flames, then you could PM me (I won't be offended or angry), if you don't mind. I find it fascinating learning why people believe what they do, especially beliefs like homophobia and racism and things.
(BTW I mean "homophobia" in the colloquial sense meaning "dislike of homosexuality", not the technical sense, "fear of homosexuality", before you point that out.
Actually, come to think of it, literally, homophobia means "fear of similarity", so I needn't have said anything. Bummer.)