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This is going to sound offensive, but there really is no other polite way to say this because I know what you're trying to do and I'm not having it. I'm not here to argue with you. I'm simply here to state why many religious people who are labelled as "homophobic" really aren't homophobic but hold certain beliefs because of their religion. You can disagree but are you really in a place to disagree or to have such an opinion on a topic you haven't even researched on? Since you believe you "have better things to do than waste limited time reading fairy tales".
First off, where did I state "that the old testament only applies to the jews"? You need to re-read my response then if anything seemed confusing to you, you could have asked me to further elaborate, to clarify any misunderstandings. Anywhoo, again since you claim to "have better things to do than waste limited time reading fairy tales" then who are you to speak for anyone who practices and believes in what you call "fairy tales"? You're here speaking about passages in the bible, making references to Sodom and Gomorrah but I thought you wouldn't dare waste time on "fairy tales"? How about you change your approach. Maybe you could learn something. People like you annoy me. You think you know it all and that someone who actually is in or was in a religion, surrounded by other religious people doesn't know what the heck they are talking about. Where there is no argument, you would seek for one telling others what they "really" believe though you're misinformed on certain aspects. In certain topics where I know I am ignorant in, my approach is welcoming because I'd like to know more regarding the topic, I admit my ignorance and I'm open to different interpretations and explanations from others. You on the other hand, after I had just explained why your shellfish and mixing fabric comment is invalid ignored everything and took out that I somehow claimed that the "old testament only applies to the Jews". If you're not going to consider anything I am saying, then I may as well stop responding to you.

Yes, homosexuality is emphasised. I wasn't only speaking about Christianity but in other religions too. I'm ignorant when it comes to the Quran so I can't make references to it however I do know in many Islamic countries, homosexuality is illegal. Then how many times it is mentioned in the bible doesn't necessarily matter. It doesn't work that way when it comes to sacred texts. Even if it was mentioned once, followers of the religion would still see it as divinely inspired therefore equally as important. But if you'd like to know, here are a few. There should be at least ten verses: https://mic.com/articles/32005/what-does-the-bible-say-about-homosexuality-12-scripture-verses-about-gay-marriage#.sv9DdsoNS
There seems to be less of a hype when it comes to premarital sex or greed but when it's homosexuality all hell breaks loose. I do not agree with this but unfortunately, it's the truth.

"Sodom and Gommorah actually alluded to rape not homosexuality,and at least one of the times its mentioned in the new testament is actually a mistranslation.Jesus himself says nothing on the matter."
Lol did you read this somewhere, I've heard this many times and remember, because you "have better things to do than waste limited time on fairy tales" I doubt it came from you or your own research. Read my entire response. Like I had said, I'm not here to debate on this issue but came to simply explain why I believe many people who are against homosexuality are against it because of their religion. Whether or not Jesus mentions homosexuality, that's not what I am here for to address.
I agree with homosexuality. I am not against it but I still consider myself Christian/ Christian agnostic (yes it's possible) though I am not religious unlike before when I was a fundamentalist so I do know what I am talking about.

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I accept that all humans are equal before the law, that doesnt mean I have to personally like them, does it?

In fact, I strongly oppose the idea of the state getting involved in a private companies decision. For example when a christian bakery refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple. It is their right to deny anyone service for whatever reason. Thats the drawback of free speech. There is nothing more immoral than the state getting involved to dictate who the bakery has to serve.

Yes, Im an atheist.

Instead, I believe religious people should be tolerant of others with different beliefs and lifestyles even if they agree or disagree. Tolerance doesn't mean being for homosexuality but realising human's rights come first, that no one should be killed for being different.

For truly religious people - God comes first.

Well they did get their ideas from religion

Care to back that up with evidence?

I am certain the vast majority of homophobes are homophobic because they are irritated or even scared of what they are not used to and cannot understand.

Christianity and islam are against homosexuality because it says so in their holy books. PLEASE do not tell me that this is new to you :/ ... A lot of people are definitely homophobic becaus of religion.

That is common knowledge (whether it is correct is a different topic for a different day), but not everyone is religious, and even fewer people observe dogmas of their religion, especially antiquated, contested one such as rejection of homosexuality. I, as a practicing Christian who embraces homosexuality, would know.

So I'd say your post is utter BS and pure, baseless speculation

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I beg to differ.
Like I was saying before, if you're a fundamentalist that believes in the literal interpretation of the bible then most likely you wouldn't agree with homosexuality. The Christians who are for homosexuality tend to be the liberal ones that do not take the bible for word, for word and aren't hardcore church goers endeavoured in religious doctrine. We're not just addressing the western world here since Christianity spreads worldwide, beyond nations but many groups internationally. Certain groups in Christianity tend to be more liberal than other sects i.e I've noticed Catholics tend to be more liberal than Pentecostals, Protestant churches which are extremely for the literal interpretation of the bible. They don't believe in
purgatory because it isn't mentioned in the bible.

You're speaking about your experience and so am I but looking at the statistics it shows the reasons against gay marriage are outrightly religious ones with few non-religious reasons concerning reproduction.

It's why in certain religious countries i.e Sudan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Mauritania, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Qatar (all Islamic states/nations), homosexuality is punishable by death!

Most of these sites who portray reasons against homosexuality anyway say it all, their all Christian based, Islamic-based sites that have a motive. You wouldn't see such articles on livescience or discovery channel that are not religious organisations. Here are few links, just search reasons against and you'll see an evident correlation:

Judaism, Christianity, Islam, with Christianity and Islam being the world's two biggest religions...it's evident that many people, billions are influenced by these religions, their sacred texts and doctrines.

The only reason why I'm for homosexuality and "Christian" is because I don't think the bible is perfect. I don't follow each and every word of the bible [...]

Many believe each sector of the bible is God inspired, including the one I mentioned.

Addressing this bible passages in their non-translated state, Greek/Aramaic and Hebrew- it still portrays a disagreement with homosexual acts.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/gay-lesbian-bisexual-relationships-illegal-in-74-countries-a7033666.html
http://www.religionfacts.com/homosexuality

That is common knowledge (whether it is correct is a different topic for a different day), but not everyone is religious, and even fewer people observe dogmas of their religion, especially antiquated, contested one such as rejection of homosexuality. I, as a practicing Christian who embraces homosexuality, would know.

So I'd say your post is utter BS and pure, baseless speculation

Very true. This I know. But what I meant by that statement was human's rights should be considered first. We have many people killing others in the name of the religion. Many have killed millions in the past because of religion but by putting human's rights first this enables us to be compassionate, humane and tolerant with everyone...even with those who have different beliefs. Luckily, one thing Christianity has taught me is to love people, even those who are strangers and to put the human's rights of everyone first. The way Jesus treated people was phenomenal, at his time he was seen as a rebel going against the religious Pharisees but through his actions and teachings, Jesus taught we should treat everyone as we would like to be treated. I wouldn't like to be persecuted for my beliefs so I wouldn't do this to another human being but this is happening all over the world.He taught unconditional love, selflessness, and compassion, to forgive and not to judge anyone as we saw with the adulterous woman that was about to be stoned to death but was befriended by Jesus as he stopped the community from killing her.

1. You just confirmed my post: for you - Jesus and his ideas come first.
2. Actually you used formula: do not treat others as you would not like to be treated yourself.
3. Members of Italian mafia are very religious Catholics.

The vast majority, who just find it irritating or gross or 'weird' would most likely not show up in these statistics...