Why is telling people you're gay publicly advocated today?

Not all gay people do that, but I think the ones that do it are just activists for an occasion that has arisen. Makes them feel more important.

its exactly what it says it is - PRIDE

Psa 10:4 The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.

Pro 16:18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Pro 29:23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

There are a few really touching answers here, about "having to live a lie" and being told by a large portion of the population that the way they were born (gay) is wrong, sinful, as if it were something they have a choice about. It's a way of saying. "I'm gay, and I'm just claiming my place here on Earth. I won't hide. I've got nothing to hide."

Here ya go; cupcake.

e·qual·i·ty

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noun

noun: equality

the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

Unfortunately, we gay people HAVE to make it a point, so heterosexual bigots don't see us as degenerate freaks of nature. But they still see it as "shoving" it in their faces, as this question so eloquently proves..

Why is it that when someone says they are gay, your mind immediately jumps to, as you've said, "intercourse with another man," or, "lust for other men." Do you have something to tell us?

You see, being gay isn't all about sex. I know you are fascinated by the idea of gay sex and it's all you can think about, but just push those feelings to the side for a second and listen.

A person who is gay, or lesbian, is no more likely to go around having sex with everyone they meet than a heterosexual. Being gay/lesbian simply means that you are attracted to the same sex, both in a romantic and a sexual way. Plenty of same-sex couples may not even have sex very often.

We advocate people to come out of the closet and be themselves because a living a lie will only lead to terrible relationships and depression. You can't date someone you aren't even remotely attracted to.

Being gay or lesbian is not all about sex, but love as well. Just as much love can exist between a same-sex couple as could a heterosexual couple.

I think its about putting out in the open, any guilt and social stigma they might be feeling. Then saying "Hey, I am not going to let this run my life"

It has to do with the fact that some of us homosexuals feel so isolated and cut off that we kill ourselves. I know I tried twice myself. And the LGBT section is well-populated, though not as active as R&S or Politics.

I do not know why gays feel everyone must know their sexual preference. Frankly I am tired of seeing it and hearing it.

I do not feel the need to tell everyone I am straight.

Sodomy is a sin. Whether you are a man or woman.

I worked at a place operated by gays. They told me I wasn't feminine enough. They made fun of my hair, my clothes etc. These are men in their late 50s. A bunch of queens with beards. Always drama at the work place. And sex in the back of the store.

I am tired of lesbians trying to convince me I am a lesbian. They say I just don't know it yet. Ha. I am 55 years of age. I know my sexual preference.

I am sick of the gays pushing themselves on everyone.

There is a war against moral righteousness and the unrepentant sinners are under the false impression that they are winning.

Because of people like you.