Disapproval does not equal "hate"

Obviously, you can’t talk about values without talking about homosexuality. It’s simply the most debated and controversial “values” issue out there today. And there are probably a thousand different subjects within the subject that you can debate about. I’m really not interested in getting into most of it. I want people to know primarily one thing about my feelings on the matter.

If homosexual activity runs against your values, it does not necessarily mean that you “hate” homosexuals. There are plenty of people out there who hate homosexuals, to be sure. But most of those people hate just about everybody, whether it’s based on sexual preference, economic standing or skin color. These people usually don’t have any values, and their feelings on homosexuals are not related to values at all. I’m no psychologist, but I think the vast majority of people who feel this way are simply bitter, angry people who have serious inadequacy issues. I would also bet that pretty frequently, these people have repressed homosexual urges. Their “values” have nothing to do with their hate.

So if you wish to challenge my opinions on homosexuality, bring it on. But be forewarned that I have no time or patience for people who reflexively call me “hateful” because they disagree with what I’m saying. I think that this is a crutch that the weak-minded portion of the pro-gay crowd uses when they have nothing more intelligent to say. In this group, if you can’t win the argument, you just slander the opposition. And if that’s your tactic, I won’t waste my time on you. I'll probably just say that you "hate" people who disagree with you, and I'd probably be right.

I had to get that all out of the way before going any further on the subject. I’ll post soon on what I think are the essentials of the debate.