Homosexual content in movies

[Gabu]

In theory and based on what the ratings are stated to mean, no.

But the point of a G rating is basically to say "there is nothing here that anyone would find offensive whatsoever".  That would not be the case with two guys kissing, sadly enough, so the fact that they receive PG-13 ratings is more a sign of the times than anything else.

[Gabu]

What can one say about a thread like this?  But it is interesting that Jesus used the story of Sodom and Gomorrah to paint a picture of the future state of the world immediately prior to his return.  This thread is simply another sign that day is rapidly approaching.

Yes, we've definitely become so uncivilized since the good old days when people were burned at the stake for having the wrong set of beliefs or because we thought that the person was a witch.

[Gabu]

In theory and based on what the ratings are stated to mean, no.

But the point of a G rating is basically to say "there is nothing here that anyone would find offensive whatsoever".  That would not be the case with two guys kissing, sadly enough, so the fact that they receive PG-13 ratings is more a sign of the times than anything else.

Through this line of thought any movies with religious content should be rated higher, because it could offend people like opebo.

opebo represents so small a segment of the population as to be insignifiant.  This is not true of the segment of the population who would be offended by two guys kissing.

[Gabu]

Yes, we've definitely become so uncivilized since the good old days when people were burned at the stake for having the wrong set of beliefs or because we thought that the person was a witch.

Gee, while your at it, why don’t you blame Jesus for the Chicago Fire of 1871?

I might do that if I were, uh, blaming Jesus for anything at all...

I don't really know what that statement is supposed to mean.

[Gabu]

In theory and based on what the ratings are stated to mean, no.

But the point of a G rating is basically to say "there is nothing here that anyone would find offensive whatsoever".  That would not be the case with two guys kissing, sadly enough, so the fact that they receive PG-13 ratings is more a sign of the times than anything else.

Through this line of thought any movies with religious content should be rated higher, because it could offend people like opebo.

opebo represents so small a segment of the population as to be insignifiant.  This is not true of the segment of the population who would be offended by two guys kissing.

Atheists make up around 10% of the population, not insignificant.

How many of those 10% would get offended by relgious content to the same degree of the people getting offended by two guys kissing?

[Gabu]

sorry, I thought you were equating having moral standards with persecution.

Now I see you were saying that the world has gotten better in the last several hundred years in that less people are put to death for their beliefs…but I believe that is a temporary improvement.

Well, in that case, we'll have to agree to disagree.

I vote 'no'.

As far as movie ratings go, another unfortunate double standard is how violence is much more likely to get more restrictive ratings than sex.

I think you mean "less likely", and I totally agree.

[Gabu]

I vote 'no'.

As far as movie ratings go, another unfortunate double standard is how violence is much more likely to get more restrictive ratings than sex.

I think you mean "less likely", and I totally agree.

Yes. Corrected.

Anyways, yes.  I remember hearing a funny thing that said that showing an explicit depiction of sex between a married couple would get your film an NC-17 rating.  Conversely, showing an explicit depiction of a spouse being murdered would only get your film an R rating.  I'll never understand why violent, destructive acts are deemed more okay for children than a completely natural human activity between two people.

[Gabu]

Two men in a pasionate kiss....Whoa yuck! Just let me know ahead of time so I can avoid that movie. Give it an H rating for homosexual content.

I know there are gay guys on this forum and what they do is their business as far as I am concerned. But how many straight guys would not find the thought of men kissing passionately at least a little bit repulsive?

The fact of the matter is, love is never disgusting. To suggest that it is 'repulsive' pretty much suggests that at least part of you is corrupted, depraved, twisted...even if only a small part. Anyone with such views, even only on a few issues, would not be accepted by any god; and whilst you should be forgiven for your views, please, recognise their horridness. We all have horribleness within us in one area or another, but to show no remorse for it is just plain wrong. Life shouldn't be about hate, even if it isn't active hate, but rather quieter; insidious festering repulsion.

Sorry to be harsh, but...

I think that for most guys who think that way, it's not the spirit behind the act (which I doubt they even particularly think about), but rather the act itself, or more specifically, imagining themselves being one of the people doing it, and being grossed out by the thought.

[Gabu]

The fact of the matter is, love is never disgusting.

Lolita.

I accept your apology.

He probably meant consensual love.  Unless you're looking for an endorsement of pedophilia in every post.

I know he's been looking for an endorsement of pedophilia from Jim Webb for about six months now.