how do you guy deal with homophobia?

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Im going to cry.. because I used to think just like this (and sometimes i still do)

The Catholic religion is intolerant, there isnt much you can do to change what they are so firm in believing. Even if you are the holiest Catholic priest who saves the starving children of the world wih your generosity.. you will still probably be looked down upon if you have are gay or more certainly if you have a gay partner. But thats just old thinking.. religion doesnt respond to the needs of society.. thats what laws do.

theres more to come..

Okay now to focus on you =) I think its great that you came out to people that you knew would be accepting.. just because the religion dictates a particular ideal doesnt mean your freinds wont still love you for you. Im sure you are a good person.. and that is what people need to realise first and foremost about you and other responsible and nice gay people.

Okay.. I go to a Christian school also.. not Catholic, but similar and rather homophobic. But not to an extent where my freedom of speech is denied, I even wrote an article on homophobia for a school task.

So the answer on how to deal with it? You try. I know its hard, but its just what we need to do for now.. but obviosuly if things are to get better and progress is to be made.. make sure that you and your friends dont act homophobic at school and try to discourage other people from being homophobic also.

I think its great that you stand up for gay rights, I would too. When this guy asked me "do you think its weird how two guys can like eachother?" I just said "no". Because thats how i felt, dont compromise who you are and try to encourage open-minded attitudes.

Take Care =D

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First, I have to comment that you should demand your parent's money back. Your spelling is horrible!

Because people have strong opinions against homosexuality does not make them homophobic. They have opinions, not necessarily "fear."

The Bible (both old and new testiments) speaks out against such relationships. Christ however (new testiment), said we should love the sinner, not the sin.

How to deal with homophobic people? Do you drive a car? Are there a whole lot of people out there that REALLY need to be taught how to drive? And, do you have the time (and patience) to teach every last one of those morons? I doubt you do. You will just have to learn to read people. Be honest with those you know will handle the truth well and not quite so up front with those you know can't or won't. You have already begun to build for yourself, a close circle of friends in whom you can trust. Stick with what you know until you are stronger. Life ain't easy when you are "different."

I went to a Catholic school too...I ended up having to transfer after one of the 'popular' girls saw me cuddling with my then-girlfriend. To be blunt, I CAN'T deal with blatant homophobia. It hurts worse than anything.

However, if somebody is homophobic without being cruel about it, I try to talk to them and get them to realize that I'm not any different than they are. Unless they're religious...there's no reasoning with religious people.

You're lucky you do have those close friends you mentioned. Stick with them and ignore those idiots.

homophobia is just that, a phobia of the unknown. It comes from insecurity. Men who are homophobic are scared to admit their own homosexuality or afraid to be close to a homosexual for fear of liking what they see. Personally I love gays just as I love other sinners. We are all God's children.

Homophobia n. Fear of homosexuals.

Frankly I don't think it exists, I don't of anyone is afraid of homosexuals to the extent it would be a phobia. I think it's a convenient label to put on anyone who disagrees with the sin you have decided to both embrace, and try to normalize.

I don't fear you, I pity you.