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5 Homophobic Arguments That Are Seriously Dumb
Homophobia doesn’t make any sense, and I’ve got the proof to show it
Although the cultural attitude towards homosexuality is shifting, homophobia is wounded, but not dead. Whether you encounter it from a close friend, family member or a stranger on the internet, almost every member of the LGBTQ+ community will deal homophobia at some point.
Homophobic experiences are a lot like snowflakes — each one is unique. It might be a scathing comment from your co-worker or a full, blown-out brawl with your conservative Aunt at the family reunion.
Even if we can’t completely stop homophobia — or even always stand up to it, we can look at it from the other side. By that, I don’t mean we should all become homophobic homosexuals (although that probably would turn a few heads), but just that we should address the intolerant arguments often thrown in our faces.
There are, even with 72% of Americans in favor of protecting LGBTQ+ rights, still plenty of anti-gay myths circulating out there. By understanding these hateful arguments, we stand a much greater chance of disputing them (and maybe causing a few homophobic people to really think about their beliefs).
