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Originally Posted by Nephythys
I'm sorry- but you also can't make the judgement that "hating" the "sin" (as defined by Biblical terms as I am sure Keyes uses) means hating the person.
Leo had a great point- most people here can seperate between his conservative politics, which many of you consider potentially damaging, and Leo himself, whom I know you like and respect- is it so hard for you to see that we on the conservative side see it the same way?
I am as tired of the unfair generalization of conservatives or Christians as being hate mongers, as I am sure you are of being labeled unnatural or perverse.
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Just wanted to say that in hindsite, I regret that the definition I posted only gave the choice of fear or hate. As Sam pointed out, the definition of "phobia" itself includes aversion and dislike. In my experience, there are far more people that possess feelings of aversion and dislike towards homosexuality than actual hatred, which is an awfully strong word.
And for the record, I would never make the generalization that all Christians are hate-mongers. I'm surrounded by examples that prove otherwise.