Tricia Peterson
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Is it okay to respect gay and transgender lifestyles even if you don't support it?
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What do you mean by "respect" and in what way are these things "lifestyles?"
Honestly, this is a really strange question. Why wouldn't it be okay to treat someone else as a proper human being with basic respect and dignity I mean, the alternative is treating someone like crap. Surely this isn't a real question.
Honestly, this is a really strange question. Why wouldn't it be okay to treat someone else as a proper human being with basic respect and dignity I mean, the alternative is treating someone like crap. Surely this isn't a real question.
Unveiled Artist
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They have no lifestyle. Everyone should be given respect. Yes it is okay. Why not?
Is it ok to respect people with a different skin color than you? Only you can decide to be respectful to other humans. Can you be respectful to those who are different than you? You have to answer the question for yourself.
I must agree with @Quintessence above .
In any case, sure, respect is hardly ever unwanted, be either as a giver or as a receiver.
But your question could use a bit more of clarity. It is just not obvious what would constitute respect or support for the purposes of your inquiry.
@Unveiled Artist is also correct in that there is no lifestyle as such for LGBTIQ+ in general, and I for one wonder what do you mean by implying that there is one.
I am particularly interested in understanding what, by your perspective, it would be like to respect LGBTIQ+ without supporting them. After all, most everyday situations sort of blent the two stances, don't they?
I don’t know any reason why the lifestyle should be respected.
It depends on whether the people in question have agreed not to pursue those lifestyles. If they have agreed not to then that is on them, but if they have not then it seems nosy and interfering into their business to bring it to the table. Its like..."What's in your purse?"
GoodbyeDave
Well-Known Member
Common decency? Or following the man you claim to be a disciple of, who told you to love your neighbour?
Just a reminder that many homophobes are closet homosexuals. Poor folks must really hate themselves.
Personally, I respect all of humanity, but admittedly it's hard to respect bigots. You have to look pretty deep. Maybe in there somewhere there is an ounce of kindness.
Personally, I respect all of humanity, but admittedly it's hard to respect bigots. You have to look pretty deep. Maybe in there somewhere there is an ounce of kindness.
Remté
Active Member
Do you know a reason why it should be disrespected?
Every human being (and all living creatures) should be respected.
Reference to Merriam-Webster:
"respect noun re·spect | \ ri-ˈspekt \ Definition of respect (Entry 1 of 2) 1: a relation or reference to a particular thing or situationremarks having respect to an earlier plan 2: an act of giving particular attention : CONSIDERATION 3a: high or special regard : ESTEEM b: the quality or state of being esteemed crespects plural : expressions of high or special regard or deferencepaid our respects 4: PARTICULAR, DETAILa good plan in some respects "
Because some people confuse respect with other things such as admiration or a feeling of inferiority.
Some arrogant ones will disagree with me, but respect does not have to be - and should not need to be - deserved. Every human being in themselves deserves to be respected because they are a human being.
What is the lifestyle?
Yeah, I been there and done that. Most distasteful.
One time, although I probably shouldn't have, during a trying day at work, this kid made a nasty slur. So I stopped the class, and pointed out this fact. When a bunch of kids looked at him in the 'Hey, I wonder" kind of way, it was priceless. I never heard another gay slur from him the rest of the year though.
Unveiled Artist
Veteran Member
Edit.
This makes sense above. However, the problem is some people define others based on how they live rather than who they are. So, a better question is: should we respect the lifestyles of any given person?
It takes the pressure off of one set of people to where the focus is on how a straight or gay or alien chooses to live rather than who they are because of their choices.
@Tricia Peterson
This makes sense above. However, the problem is some people define others based on how they live rather than who they are. So, a better question is: should we respect the lifestyles of any given person?
It takes the pressure off of one set of people to where the focus is on how a straight or gay or alien chooses to live rather than who they are because of their choices.
@Tricia Peterson
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Religion, IMO, is personel. You act, believe according to your faith what is right. Why should this involve anyone other than yourself? Their choice, your choice. Why need they be the same choice?
Respect their choice to choose their lifestyle. They should also respect your right to choose your lifestyle.
Jesus tells that people should love even their enemies. It is not same as respecting some lifestyle. If my lifestyle would be to murder and steal, should it be respected?