Are you hateful toward "gay" people or

Well I don't really look at gay people as "threats" or bad people. I accept people as they are. I had quite a few gay classmates when I was in college and they are really bright people and really have sense to talk with. They're fun to be with but hard to be enemies :)

Hi, I dont think that people 'choose' to be gay, its just the way they are. I was brought up to respect people of all races and colours with no prejudice. I think that gay people should be allowed to live their lives the way that they want to, the same as you or I. :-)

Frankly, I don't really understand them. But I guess that's because I personally don't know anyone who is gay. I certainly do not hate them. They are not harming anyone and it's just a choice that they make which is different from mine. I see no reason not to hate or condemn them for it. But I would like to know someone who is gay so that I can understand them better. Even though people in India are opening up to the idea, I don't think gays are comfortable declaring that they are gay. So, I probably do know someone who is but am just in the dark about their choice.

Some of the responses here are just making me sick. There always has to be someone who brings religion into it. How can being gay be a sin if it's natural? People can't help being gay, just like people can't help being heterosexual. We as a society have moved forward with other issues like racism and women's rights but I feel we are still stuck in the past when it comes to gay issues. Get over it people! People have been gay since the beginning of time! So many young people (and older people) kill themselves EVERY DAY because they are gay and they feel like no one will accept them if they come out. This shouldn't be happening. People shouldn't be dying because of society's messed up views of homosexuality. I'm glad to see that most people are accepting of it but seriously, how long is it going to take for people to wake up to themselves and realise that homosexuality is just as natural as heterosexuality?

I don't hate them at all. As everybody can have his/her own lifestyle. As long as they don't bother others, it is no problem at all.

I don't accept them or treat them with distain. I treat them with respect even though they are living a sinful lifestyle.

I can't say I completely understand the gay lifestyle, being heterosexual myself. What I believe is, it's hard enough to find someone to love in this life, why squabble about where that love is found. I don't see any point in being against those who are different than yourself. Who's right or wrong. What IS right or wrong. If people will just be kind to each other and tolerant of all of our many differences, it would be such a better place.

As a Christian I have learned to not be too quick to judge. I have found most of these people to be normal people, and I try to be friendly to them, as I feel a lot of them are actually looking for something more, and you never know when you might be there for Friendship and to help them from their dilema. To me, the Bible teaches to do unto others as you would have them do unto you, and Jesus never condemned anyone for what they believe and tried to befriend all, so are we to do anyless? And just because you are friendly, does not mean you have to hang with them, and do as they do either. Just some of my thoughts.

Of course not. However just like any type of person I have issues that I don't like. I hate when they think it's fun to tease straight guys (which I am) or show off it to piss people off. (I.e me) Most people who choose to have the same s*x relationship I know are the most friendly people. Just friends of there's tend to push the limits of what I call acceptable. (example flirt none stop with someone who clearly doens't like the idea) ~Joey

First, although others in this discussion have already said this, I'd also like to point out that people don't choose to be gay and it's not a "lifestyle", they're people like everyone else. Even saying "like everyone else" makes me feel like I'm being offensive, so let's change it to we're ALL just people no matter who we happen to love. Next, I would never put anyone down for their choice of religion or no religion, however I take exception with those who speak of gays as being immoral; how is loving someone and wishing to spend your life with them in a committed relationship "immoral"? Now, being in a committed relationship, or at least appearing to be to the rest of the world, and living a lie, cheating on the person you're supposed to be committed to no matter what the gender of any of the involved parties, not that's hypocritical and immoral. So, to answer your question, I don't treat anyone with disdain nor am I quick to condemn anyone as long as they treat me and other with respect and live a good life. By "good" I mean live like most of us do, working for a living if we can, helping others when and if we can, supporting our families and not doing such things that are clearly wrong and immoral like cheating, stealing and killing! I personally don't need any church or its leaders to tell me those things. Annie

I have lots of gay friends way back in college, and they are fun to be with. There was even one who really became my best friend and confidante. Now as an educator in a university, I have also lots of gay students who are close to me...in fact closer than their female counterparts. And they are really cool and nice and loyal. So I have not condemned any gay just because they are gay. In fact, I have found friends in most of them. They need our understanding and acceptance because they too have a place in our society.

Hi littlefranciscan, I am very accepting of the gay lifestyle. Those people don't choose to be gay, they are born that way, just as I didn't choose to be straight. Would you condemn someone who was born blind? Blessings.

I don't feel differently towards gay people than straight people. I do have to admit that I have an issue with gayness being flaunted out for the whole world to see. But, I also have an issue with stright sexuality being "in your face", too. I personally don't believe that being gay is a choice, so why would I judge that? It's like saying I am going to judge someone with a big nose. That would suck. It's really not their fault. Everyone does have responsibility to just be a person, though, not let their sexuality become their identity.

I would like to think that I am open-minded. I don't have anything about gay people in general. In fact, one of my closest friends is gay and I treat him with utmost respect. I do not base his actions for the reason that he is a gay. Just because they are gays that we could stereotype all of them. Each person is a unique individual, whether you are gay or straight.

Ok, first of my understanding is that no one decides to be gay, did you decide not to be gay. It is just one of those things. And yes, I am pretty accepting, But a lot does depend on the way they act, I have some very good friends that are gay. But other people are know that are gay, I do not like because of the way they act and treat other people.

wow, since when it is a choice. and isn't jesus the one who says judge not lest ye be judged. its not for you to say. everyone will have their own lifestyle. you should be a lil more careful about who you condemn, eventually it will come back to haunt you.