I thought I was sensitive, but after reading some of the posts on Gays, people on here seem more sensitive.
In that one thread, I said I treat Gay people just the same as anyone else, but I really don’t believe they are Gay. I told them my beliefs that it is a cultural and social thing. For some reason, they get all mad about that. I also tell them what the Pope would tell them and that it is immoral.
People, lighten up and read the posts (correctly) please.
Ya know, some people would consider what you just said to be quite offensive.
Perhaps you need to be more sensitive to that.
your humble TubaDiva
Administrator
The point of these forums is to fight ignorance. And with several thousand reasonably intelligent people, all of us have the opportunity to learn about each other, and we’re exposed to to cultures that we may not find in our daily lives. Part of this is learning what is offensive. The word “gypped” is in common use in (at least) Northern California English, but what many don’t know is that that word is likely derived from a racial group, and, when you think about it, is a racial slur.
Now, if you are a gypsy, you would likely be pretty damn annoyed with hearing your heritage casually but firmly associated with cheaters and swindlers. This board allows you to bring up the topic, make its offensive origin known, and ultimately do your own part in the fight against ignorance.
I know it can be frustrating when there’s this whole list of words that you can’t use here, even though they might be the first word that you naturally come up with, but I think it’s very useful and important to know how much of what is accepted in our culture is based on fear, ignorance, and hatred. This is one of the few havens where you can expect most people to respect and actually take an interest in learning about such things, and it’s why people take this board, and what is said on it, so seriously.
My point may not be clear.
If you are truly here to fight ignorance, than you must realize that it may not be simple or easy. We all have bad habits to break, and the SDMB will enlighten us to ones we may never have known we have. We can work together to break them, even though it’s bound to be annoying or inconvenient. If we truly wish to gain intelligence or perspective on our fellow humans, it’s required, but the end surely justifies the means.
I made some stupid remarks in that thread. I was just trying to state my opinion (which is a little strong) without upsetting anyone. But I did say some stupid stuff in there.
My apologies, I didn’t mean to lecture you, and I didn’t read the thread in question. I just wanted to present a different perspective on the oft-claimed hypersensitivity that we all know and love. You just happened to bring it up this time.
On the other hand, it’s also one of the few havens where you can expect most people to thoroughly and literately roast the too-sensitive who make much ado about what is essentially nothing, you ol’ turdburglar, you. 
People aren’t “overly sensitive” here, kputt. They’re mostly pretty thoughtful and most of the time, there’s somebody who knows enough to call bullshit when they see it. Reasonable complaints get a fair hearing and silly ones get shredded, usually both educationally and entertainingly.
Oh, and the properly sensitive term is “romanied.”
Are you seriously claiming that with a belief such as yours, you treat homosexuals with the same level of acceptance that you would any other person? I really doubt that this is possible.
Suppose I formed the baseless opinion that left-handed people smell of stilton cheese - not that I have any evidence of this - I’d have never actually found a leftie that smells that way but for some reason I would just choose to believe it anyway.
Is it acceptable to say to my left-handed friends “I believe you smell of stilton cheese - just my opinion, don’t be offended” ?
I simply do not believe that it is possible to separate the ‘sin’ from the ‘sinner’ as cleanly as is often suggested. I believe that it will inevitably be played out as some kind of negative real-world effects.
But that’s just my opinion, don’t be offended.
Yes I am saying that I treat gay people just like I treat anyone else.
Oh well. I have a hard time accepting that it’s something that you are born with and it cannot be helped.
I am wrong for thinking that though. I’m sorry for saying some of my beliefs which I’m changing. People have changed my mind. I’m not going to judge.
The reason I’m chaning my mind is because of people telling me they don’t understand why I eat like I do, or why drugs help my adhd and depression out. It bugs me and bugs me a lot when people say, doctors just fill your head up with that stuff so they can pump you up with drugs. They don’t understand all the complicated brain things that cause these problems. So, I know now where gay people are coming from. I was wrong and I’m sorry.
Good for you kputt. You’ve taken your own situation and applied it to something you didn’t understand. Many people would have rationalized in order to maintain their bigotry. I commend you!