Prove Why Homosexuality Is Wrong

[CivCube]

I am assuming that this thread is different from the gay marriage thread, which is a different issue entirely.

If there is ever is a reason for the immorality of homosexuality, it is Christianity and related religions. However, I am interested in the actual ethics, not religious scripture.

Assume that all other sexual activities are not connected. Why are homosexuals and bisexuals immoral?

 

[tomsnowman123]

It's quite simple, as far as I know.

They aren't. But it's opinion.

 

[croxis]

And to be nitpicky, nothing can be proven true, only false. *ducks*

 

[skadistic]

Immoral? They aren't

But the thread heading asks why it is wrong. Simple answer is that tab "A" fits in slot "A" not slot "B". Of course thats just why its wrong as far as reproduction is concerned. For the pure pleasuable aspect of sex its all about what feels good now isn't it.

 

[azzaman333]

And to be nitpicky, nothing can be proven true, only false. *ducks*

Prove it!

 

[Cheezy the Wiz]

this is as loaded a question as the "Prove God Exists!" thread, you just can't, because it is an opinion style thing.

 

[tomsnowman123]

Prove it!

Well, you can't prove it. But then again, you can't prove that you can't prove it. And then, you can't- well, you get the point.

 

[adog]

Ask Fred Phelps.

 

[Eran of Arcadia]

Just saying "it isn't" doesn't help; I think the OP is asking those who think it is.

Anyway, the answer more or less, as I understand it, is that marriage exists to bring a man and woman closer together and to God. In LDS thought, having a strong relationship between a husband and wife is necessary to become like God. Thus any sexual activity outside that of marriage between husband and wife detracts from this and is a sin. We focus far more on adultery and fornication (ie extramarital and premarital sex) rather than homosexuality.

Understand that this is not trying to pass itself off as "proof". I am merely saying why I think it is wrong. The harm is entirely spiritual; I do not see any social, mental, or other ills stemming from homosexuality.

 

[capslock]

It seems pretty obvious why it is wrong. Using things as they clearly were not intended to be used is wrong, isn't it? For example, if you saw someone hammering in a nail with a screw driver, wouldn't you say, "You are doing that wrong?"

 

[Urederra]

There is nothing morally wrong in hitting a nail with a screw driver.

 

[Stylesjl]

Yes but there isn't anything that wrong with hitting a nail with a screwdriver, if that is how some people like to do it, then whatever

 

[Perfection]

And to be nitpicky, nothing can be proven true, only false. *ducks*

Nothing physical can be proven true or false completely only evidenced.

Morals are inherenatly relative, so you can't do much like proof with them.

 

[Birdjaguar]

It seems pretty obvious why it is wrong. Using things as they clearly were not intended to be used is wrong, isn't it? For example, if you saw someone hammering in a nail with a screw driver, wouldn't you say, "You are doing that wrong?"

Creativity is all about finding new ways to use old tools.

 

[Moss]

I've found that love is one of the hardest things to gain...

...who am I to say that two men, or two women, can't embrace and share a common love for one-another?

 

[Perfection]

Creativity is all about finding new ways to use old tools.

Interestingly enough, creativity is a significant part of the gay stereotype. I wonder if you're onto something.

I've found that love is one of the hardest things to gain...

Even in the era of reality televison?!

 

[MobBoss]

Having sexual relations outside of marriage is immoral.

 

[Pyrite]

Having sexual relations, at all is immoral.

(proof.)

 

[Stylesjl]

Having sexual relations outside of marriage is immoral.

Not that is actually your view but based on that statement wouldn't it be logical to support gay marriage? (of course i know thats not your view)

 

[ainwood]

Moderator Action: Thinking about this as a discussion topic - I think its on shaky ground. 'Prove God exists' deals with discussions around peoples' beliefs; not discussing people's actions. The difference with this is that it is not. The thread on gay marriage discusses the links between legal and moral frameworks. This does not.

I realise that the OP is not aimed at attacking anyone, but we most certainly would not tolerate "prove <insert religion / creed / race here> is <wrong / inferior>" etc.

As such - 'closed'.