In Response To The Mess That is Propostion 8.

I wrote this in reponse to a friend's response to someone else's opposition to Prop. 8:


While I agree with the religious opposition to Prop. 8 and homosexuality, I think it's good to have a non-religous argument in support of one's positions, as well. In that vein, I think that it is naturally harmful to society to promote homosexual relationships that don't lead to the promulgation and continuation of the society, and homosexuality is incompatible with the continuation of the species. And while some might assert that homosexuality is found in nature, it is not the norm, and that some animals try it doesn't necessarily make it natural, or acceptable, and certainly not necessary.

Heterosexual, procreating relationships, in stable, committed, married families are the best for creating a good, stable and strong society. (As long as they are done properly--and living one's religion is the best way to do that.) I don't think there is any anthropological advantage to allowing, tolerating and promoting homosexual relationships.

However, it can theoretically be asserted that allowing homosexuals to marry would create more stable homosexual homes. But that ignores the fact that children learn best about gender roles and relating with others by interacting with dual-gender parents, and witnessing the interaction of those parents with each other.

In short, I think that homosexuality and the support of it is a product of ignorance--of making logical decisions with emotional arguments, rather than with logic--thinking with the heart, rather than the brain.