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Originally posted by Psylocke
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Originally posted by Taijitu
Isnt the issue of "natural" and "unnatural" just down to semantics?
Anyway, thanks for this thread as it has made me realise why I have felt uncomfortable seeing two guys kissing and embracing. Not saying that this is the case for anyone else but it goes like this:
If anyone sees something that the link to sex they will oftern get turned on, the same goes for words such as lust, caress, kiss etc.. When a "straight" guy sees two men kissing they may get turned on by it as they are linking it to sex. Since they feel they are only attracted to the opposite sex this will most likely confuse them and they chose to blank it out rather then come to terms with it. If they feel very confused they may try to take it out on those they feel are responsible, i.e. the two men.
As I say it may well not be the case for anyone else but I find it interesting.
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very Interesting perspective,and one that psycologists use in determining why some people are violent homophobes.
People that hate somone else,espically others sexuality,usually are uncomfortable because somwhere inside them they are unsure or confused about there own sexuality.they use others as a focus for there confusion which usually turns to hate.
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Hehe, good point, I have studied psychology a long time ago but didnt consciously link theory into practice or into my own experience (always nice when you can link the two though).
I honestly believe the best way to deal with homophobic attitudes is to first understand where they are coming from and then lead them to where you are or atleast a place where both sides can get on with one another.
Thanks for your reply.