[Doug]

Originally Posted by g78

Ok people why are we even discussing this???? There is no reason to do so. By having a thread to highlight the 'gay lifestyle' we are once again alienating the topic. I donn't see a thread under the heading 'The Straight Community - Your Views'
And to be fair to Garinda, I don't think he pushes his sexuality down peoples throats. There are guys on here who flirt and talk about women all the time, but no one accuses them of forcing their sexuality on us.
Drag yourselves into this century folks and realise whats really important and what is essentially trivial.
Goodnight and godbless, I love you all .

G78, its 01.15 p.m. in the afternoon don’t to over excited about this issue, its not that people are having a go at individuals or directing hostility at gay culture or homosexuality in general. Yes we live in the 21st century in the political sense but your still dealing with Victorian attitudes towards the subject.

I don’t think the attitudes of the Church or devout Christians will make any difference to the outcomes of how people react or respond on the matter. Today gay culture is much more open than its been for 2000 years, rejoice in that and keep and open mind. Those who choose to practice homosexuality irrespective of there reasoning should also keep in mind that they are still a minority in a Heterosexual would, a world driven by history, religion and greed. Continued overt pressure will only result in people digging there heels in. Everyone should debate this matter like adults and try not to debase the genuine issues that both sides of the argument have. We shouldn’t slap someone for having strong personal beliefs, but at the same time others shouldn’t be slap because they choose to stand by their convictions. Accord is how differences are solved not conflict.

If someone wants to be the only gay in the forum, then I would say the in for a shock. If someone wants to force gays out of the forum, then I would seek to defend their right to be a member and be gay. If a gay member wants to be accepted as someone or something different then I would have to ask why. Being gay or straight still leaves you a human being and on that fact and that fact alone you will be accepted, and not judged for what you are.