Religion has no exemption from morality.

Sorry, Aktorist. Momma Angel, here, aint no homophobe.

Sorry, Aktorist. Momma Angel, here, aint no homophobe.

homophobia
The term homophobia means an "irrational fear of homosexuality or homosexuals". It is derived from the words homosexual and phobia (meaning panic fear in Greek). The term itself is however often broadened to encompass other feelings such as aversion to, disparagement of, or discrimination against gay people, their lifestyle, or culture.

To make distinctions on the basis of class or category without regard to individual merit; show preference or prejudice: was accused of discriminating against women; discriminated in favor of his cronies.

unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice

I suppose I am being discriminatory when I don't want certain people in my house because of the fact I don't like them?

I suppose I am being discriminatory when I want laws that protect our neighborhood from sexual offenders that are tougher on them about registering?

And you are entitled to NOT have them in your house. What a person does privately is his own business. That is not the same as THE GOVERNMENT discriminating against certain groups of people.

Yes you are, but for an appropriate reason. Sex offenders are dangerous people, and the community needs to be protected from them. Gays are dangerous to no one (unless a particular individual is a criminal, but that is an entirely separate issue.)

I am still waiting for the references in the Bible to back up your assertions, aktorist.

And, what if some people are? There are racists. There are sexists. There are whatever! All we can do is look to ourselves and control and change our own behavior.

Do you really think calling other people homophobes is going to get them to change their way of thinking? Isn't calling them names the same exact thing you are accusing them of? (Discriminating because of something).

The answer is not in labeling. The answer is in discussing and coming to an understanding. It's a lot easier to do that when both sides are entering into the discussion as equals.

And, what if some people are? There are racists. There are sexists. There are whatever! All we can do is look to ourselves and control and change our own behavior.

And that is absolutely no different than anyone else voting for what they believe is right or wrong.

I suppose I would also be discriminating against those that would benefit from a certain tax law when it might hurt others when I vote against it? I suppose I am being discriminatory when I want laws that protect our neighborhood from sexual offenders that are tougher on them about registering? I suppose I am being discriminatory when I don't want certain people in my house because of the fact I don't like them?

Yes, sozobe, if I could vote on this issue I would vote no. And that is absolutely no different than anyone else voting for what they believe is right or wrong. Absolutely no difference. I would think it's safe to say that on any law voted on, someone is going to be discriminated against, wouldn't you?