There are many arguments against rights for people of the LBGTQIA.
1. It is a phase they will grow out of it.
Response: This may be true from some people, sexuality is fluid, which means it CAN change. However, for many people, sexuality changes very little. To classify it as a phase would be to say that someones heterosexuality is a phase and eventually they could grow out of it and become gay. While this is all possible, it is not likely.
2. It is a sin.
Response: This is one of the most common arguments given by people of the Christian faith. Being Christian myself, I could tell you that the bible IS somewhat strict on being gay, saying that "thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind, it [is] and abomination (Leviticus 18:22). While this may be true, I refer you to the quotes in the bible where it says that : "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the oxxasion, that it may give grace to those who hear (Ephesians 4:29), "For if a wife will not cover her head, then she should cut her hair short. But since it is disgraceful for a wife to cut off her hair or shave her head, let her cover her head." (Corinthians
11:6), “Thou shall not shave their heads or let their locks grow long; they
shall surely trim the hair of their heads.” (Ezekiel 44:20), “You shall not
make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo
yourselves: I am the Lord.”(Leviticus 19:28), “Does not
nature itself teach you that if a man wears long hair it is a disgrace for him,”
(1 Corinthians 11:14) “Likewise also that women should adorn themselves in
respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and
gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess
godliness—with good works.” (Timothy 2:9-10) “A woman shall not wear a man's
garment, nor shall a man put on a woman's cloak, for whoever does these things
is an abomination to the Lord your God.”(Leviticus 11:10)" You shall keep my statutes. You shall not let
your cattle breed with a different kind. You shall not sow your field with two
kinds of seed, nor shall you wear a garment of cloth made of two kinds of
material.” (Leviticus 19:19) “Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding
of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear,” (1 Peter
3:3) “To the woman he said, “I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing;
in pain you shall bring forth children. Your desire shall be for your husband,
and he shall rule over you.” (Genesis 3:16) “But I say to you that everyone who
looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in
his heart.” (Matthew 5:28) “And I say to you: whoever divorces his wife, except
for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery.” (Matthew 19:9
“And the pig, because it parts the hoof and is cloven-footed but does not chew
the cud, is unclean to you. You shall not eat any of their flesh, and you shall
not touch their carcasses; they are unclean to you.” (Leviticus 11:7-8)“But
anything in the seas or the rivers that has not fins and scales, of the
swarming creatures in the waters and of the living creatures that are in the
waters, is detestable to you.” (Leviticus 11:12)
So, in short, if you are a woman and cut your hair and/or do not keep it covered, if you are a man and you let your hair grow long, if you are a woman and braid your hair, wear pearls, wear gold of any sort, are a woman and wear a mans clothes, are a man and wear woman's clothes, if you breed animals, grow a farm and have two crops in the same field, wear two different types of fabric, do not let your husband rule over you, have tattoos, look at another person lustfully, divorce, eat pigs (pork, and BACON), or eat shrimp you are sinning. These are only some of the sins found in the bible that many of us disobey on a daily basis.
Also, the bible states “Let marriage be held in honor among all,” (Hebrews 13:4). By all, I would assume it meant all people, not just straight people.
3.Sex and marriage is for reproduction purposes only.
If this is true, should the population of infirtle people in the United States be unable to marry and/or have sex? Infirtility affects approxamitly 15% of the population according to The Cleveland Clinic of Diseases and Conditions.
4. It is just wrong. Let us talk about sex then. There are 3 types of sex: anal, oral, and vaginal. Vaginal is common among straight couples. However, it is not uncommon for these couples to at least experiment in anal and oral sex. How common are "blow jobs" or "anal penetration?" These are extremely common in the bedroom among straight people. Many of the "sexual positions" among straight people are common among people who are gay/lesbian. The only reason society sees this as an abomination is because it is between two men or two women.
5. It is always been a man and a woman. While this may be true, our society had seen the same problem until 1967 with African Americans and Caucasions who wanted to get married. Though their love was forbidden, it didn't stop two people from being in love. Eventually, the world opened their eyes and realized that love is love no matter what race. We only hope that you will eventually see that love is love no matter what gender.
6. Society won't accept change.
Yes, this is why the southern states are still influenced by the Jim Crow Laws and concentration camps still exist for people who are Jewish. Our society is constantly changing: let us reflect on the things we have changed in less than three centuries: we settled in the United States, we fought for our rights, we had a civil war, went through two world wars, gave women rights, gave African American's rights, allowed immigration, basically banned immigration, etc. Need I continue?
7. Children will not be able to manage with 2 parents of the same sex. How is a child being raised in a family with two moms or two dads any different then living in a home with only one parent? Millions of kids live in homes with just a mother, or a father, or just a grandparent, or just an aunt. Every day fathers give their daughters "the talk" and each day mothers show their son "how to throw a ball". In our society, the need for gender roles has decreased significantly, as the woman and the man are typically the breadwinners,
These are some of the most common arguments presented against the LGBTQIA, and why these arguments are invalid.