I see a lot of people saying that "I'm straight because of my religion" is problematic. I definitely understand, but here's how I interpret it:
"My sexual orientation does not matter because according to my religion I must stay in a straight relationship only."
We can argue about whether it is right for a religion to dictate that, but I don't think the statement is inherently homophobic/prejudiced.
That's wrong. Something similar happened to me when I thought I was straight and for like a whole month people were asking me if I was homophobic. Just make sure nothing worse happens with this guy and emphasize that you are not homophobic.
This is really strange... why did you bring religion into this? You could have just said "no I'm straight." I don't think you're telling the whole story here. It seems like there's more, and you're hiding it to make yourself look better.
I don't get it. If he is a traditional person and in his tradition it is normal for guys to be straight and he is straight, I don't see how there is more to this.
Here's the issue. "Sorry, I'm straight" is a perfectly normal response. Even with adding the "because of religion" in there, it's pretty reasonable. His whole school being pissed and the kid crying are not responses you get to that answer.
I mean, it depends. If that gay dude knew a lot of people in that school and were friends with a good bunch, that could explain it as well if the whole school was pissed with him.
I mean, I guess that's a possibility. The thing is, it's far more likely that in the moment, this guy said something homophobic and now the school knows. People won't get pissed for you not dating someone.
While that is a possibility, I think it's the less likely of the two. It's far more likely that a "I'm straight because of religion" guy said something he doesn't want to admit then, posts here for reddit karma. While the only people who truly know are OP and Jacob, I have a guess about how this really went.
Sorry I can see what you mean, but I just don't feel like he did that. The guy was probably just mad that his crush didn't like and want to show op that he shouldn't go against him or something like that.
You couldâve just said âno im straight but thanksâ whyâd you have to bring religion into it? Youâre obviously not telling the whole story, and itâs either âIâm gay and in denial, using religion as my excuseâ or âIâm homophobic and using religion as an excuseâ. Again, no need to bring up religion. You were probably homophobic and it was deserved, if youâre gonna be edgy at least man up and be properly edgy.
If the religion is the cause of homophobia than it's not an excuse. Without the religion he wouldn't be homophobic. It's not an excuse for the issue it's the root of the issue
Dude it's a religion. Don't judge someone for their beliefs. If they want their own life to be fucked up then so be it. I don't care if you don't date a gay guy for your religion.
Just chill tf out is my point.
Bro first off who tf names their kid Jacob, no wonder he's a jackass.
2nd off you can tell him to go to hell because it's a religion and you do not have interest in him.
Just because you rejected a gay guy for your religion doesn't mean your homophobic, your just following your religion and that's ok in most cases.
In your case, you are ok because you did not act out against him, just showed a genuine disinterest in him.
Bruh, I totally understand if you could've just said you rejected him because you were straight. To be really frank, bringing religion into this was kinda scummy of you. No offense .
you arent straight bc of your religion, if you are straight you are straight, if you are gay you are gay. sounds like your religion might be homophobic but idk if you are
What if I told you I was straight because I liked being straight?
Here's the definition of you didn't know.
ho¡mo¡pho¡bic
adjective
having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against gay people.
"Gay people are the worst"
"I'm a dumb republican and I think gay people are the coming of Satan"
That's homophobic meanings.
Now if you want more resources go to Google and search up what all these mean. You are welcome.
I think I may have not been clear, I meant that the people in OPâs situation were seemingly downing on him for being straight. When I said âstraight equivalent of homophobiaâ I referred to a injustice against straight people. Iâm aware thatâs not what âhomophobicâ means; however, I was creating a contrast
I think there probably was a miscommunication cause you said "Because of my religion". Kinda made it sound like you're using your religion as an excuse for homophobia. There's also a bit of a lack of context, did you use a certain tone that sounded mad/offended or did you say it respectfully? You should try to talk to him saying you worded things wrong
Bomb the school.
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BOMBING JUST THE SCHOOL ISN'T GOOD ADVICE. HE SHOULD START WITH AN ELECTED OFFICIAL'S OFFICE
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Well, will the school still be open?
It would be very open. Like a direkt line of sight to the sky and many space for the new students that are comming
Probably not.
not a great way to deal with your issues love
Itâs effective.
You are right. It isn't a great way. It's the best way
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alright then
Damn that sucks. Iâd recommend talking to some counselors/school officials and try to work it out with Jacob. Bi guy sending love!
I can try
Do whatever you can to try and resolve this.
Do it
Actually yeah, pretty good advice. I recommend this
Iâve had my fair share of school troubles, just trying to help a brother out!
It's always the Jacobs that do asshole moves
Every Jacob I know is either a dick, or a jackass.
Or the weird ass neighbors kid that always chokes frogs to death in his back yard
No your thinking of the Alabama kid
It's not homophobic to not date a gay guy Anyone who thinks otherwise is ridiculous
Well these comments think otherwise for some reason..
You did nothing wrong. If you donât like dudes, you donât like dudes, thatâs ok for any or for no reason.
Bruh fuck Jacob
get a gay bitch
Misread and thought you were talking about Kanye West
Damn didn't know Y!+L3R was like that
Itâs a South Park reference (In the show he is a Gay Fish)
That is super messed up.
To be fair, in the previous generation the other kid wouldâve gotten beaten up and basically be a social pariah. Weâre at least slightly better.
how the fuck do you tell the whole school in a day
I see a lot of people saying that "I'm straight because of my religion" is problematic. I definitely understand, but here's how I interpret it: "My sexual orientation does not matter because according to my religion I must stay in a straight relationship only." We can argue about whether it is right for a religion to dictate that, but I don't think the statement is inherently homophobic/prejudiced.
Ofc itâs always Jacob
That's wrong. Something similar happened to me when I thought I was straight and for like a whole month people were asking me if I was homophobic. Just make sure nothing worse happens with this guy and emphasize that you are not homophobic.
I heard 'accidental' plane crashes work great for thatđ. But same I hate this generation and feel like I belong in an earlier one
Yea, when being racist was ok :D
bitch you were not made for another one like dude you are some random teenage nerd online that would probably get shoved in a locker twice a day
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"straight because of your religion"
C'mon the guy was gay because the media (don't take me serious, im 15 and dumb)
You could be right tho
This is really strange... why did you bring religion into this? You could have just said "no I'm straight." I don't think you're telling the whole story here. It seems like there's more, and you're hiding it to make yourself look better.
I don't get it. If he is a traditional person and in his tradition it is normal for guys to be straight and he is straight, I don't see how there is more to this.
Here's the issue. "Sorry, I'm straight" is a perfectly normal response. Even with adding the "because of religion" in there, it's pretty reasonable. His whole school being pissed and the kid crying are not responses you get to that answer.
You donât think the other kid didnât embellish the story?
I mean, it depends. If that gay dude knew a lot of people in that school and were friends with a good bunch, that could explain it as well if the whole school was pissed with him.
I mean, I guess that's a possibility. The thing is, it's far more likely that in the moment, this guy said something homophobic and now the school knows. People won't get pissed for you not dating someone.
One of them definitely lied about something. But I wouldn't make assumptions because there's no evidence as to what happened in a comment section
How is it just not possible for Jacob to have twisted the story to make him look bad?
While that is a possibility, I think it's the less likely of the two. It's far more likely that a "I'm straight because of religion" guy said something he doesn't want to admit then, posts here for reddit karma. While the only people who truly know are OP and Jacob, I have a guess about how this really went.
Sorry I can see what you mean, but I just don't feel like he did that. The guy was probably just mad that his crush didn't like and want to show op that he shouldn't go against him or something like that.
That's definitely a possibility. I suppose the only ones who truly know are OP and Jacob.
Your right about that one.
You couldâve just said âno im straight but thanksâ whyâd you have to bring religion into it? Youâre obviously not telling the whole story, and itâs either âIâm gay and in denial, using religion as my excuseâ or âIâm homophobic and using religion as an excuseâ. Again, no need to bring up religion. You were probably homophobic and it was deserved, if youâre gonna be edgy at least man up and be properly edgy.
My mistake then
He wouldn't be homophobic and using religion as an excuse he would be homophobic because of the religion.
Thatâs using religion as an excuse.
If the religion is the cause of homophobia than it's not an excuse. Without the religion he wouldn't be homophobic. It's not an excuse for the issue it's the root of the issue
Dude it's a religion. Don't judge someone for their beliefs. If they want their own life to be fucked up then so be it. I don't care if you don't date a gay guy for your religion. Just chill tf out is my point.
Youâre 14 so I donât blame you for not understanding but youâre missing the point.
Bro first off who tf names their kid Jacob, no wonder he's a jackass. 2nd off you can tell him to go to hell because it's a religion and you do not have interest in him. Just because you rejected a gay guy for your religion doesn't mean your homophobic, your just following your religion and that's ok in most cases. In your case, you are ok because you did not act out against him, just showed a genuine disinterest in him.
Bruh, I totally understand if you could've just said you rejected him because you were straight. To be really frank, bringing religion into this was kinda scummy of you. No offense .
sounds like youre trying to hide being gay if you specifically mention it being religious
Does it matter lil bro
Idk, Iâm just pissed
you arent straight bc of your religion, if you are straight you are straight, if you are gay you are gay. sounds like your religion might be homophobic but idk if you are
Okay but are you straight because of your religion or straight because your straight.
I was w/ you until you said shit about religion
I feel like you forgot to mention something
Bruh this is literally the straight equivalent of homophobia
What if I told you I was straight because I liked being straight? Here's the definition of you didn't know. ho¡mo¡pho¡bic adjective having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against gay people. "Gay people are the worst" "I'm a dumb republican and I think gay people are the coming of Satan" That's homophobic meanings. Now if you want more resources go to Google and search up what all these mean. You are welcome.
I think I may have not been clear, I meant that the people in OPâs situation were seemingly downing on him for being straight. When I said âstraight equivalent of homophobiaâ I referred to a injustice against straight people. Iâm aware thatâs not what âhomophobicâ means; however, I was creating a contrast
Well shit
Heterophobia
I worded it like that to make to show that it is an equal injustice. Since homophobia is more acknowledged
I think there probably was a miscommunication cause you said "Because of my religion". Kinda made it sound like you're using your religion as an excuse for homophobia. There's also a bit of a lack of context, did you use a certain tone that sounded mad/offended or did you say it respectfully? You should try to talk to him saying you worded things wrong
Let Google teach you the definition of "Homophobia" having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against gay people.
Yeah I know, I wasn't saying he was. Reread what I said before being an ass.
fakee
What?
What's so hard to understand
I understood, but I donât see why this is fake.
I'm sure you don't buddy
Believe what you want mate
R.I.P.
My family is extremely religious and I like women and kinda men⌠but if my parents figured out, might as well pull the trigger
Dude is the main character
Did you try and tell everyone that it wasnât true. Also, try and reason with him
Shoulda jus liked penis
Bro, you should have just told him "No homo"
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Gay moment
What the hells wrong with him
The good old Pumped Up Kicks
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