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(These acts) are the anti-thesis of what needs to be done,” he said. Weir said people can feel uncomfortable because they are not used to seeing gay couples. A&M sociology professor Sarah Gatson said homosexu- ft % % ality is often seen as a threat to social boundaries that are firmly established and give people comfort. “People frame their argu ments against homosexuality as an issue of morality,” Gatson said. "Since the iden tity and behavior associated with it threatens the bound aries of masculine and femi nine behavior.” Gatson said the unconven tional nature of gayness is often why people view it as a People frame their arguments against homosexuality as an issut of morality. Since the identity and behavior associated with it threatens the boundaries of masculine feminine behavior. Gatson said. From church groups traveling milesi protest gay civil unions, to elaborate public ij gious sermons denouncing homosexualiiv;! gious beliefs have been at the core ofa homosexual debates. Sana Mohiuddin, a senior history b points to Iter religious beliefs as the reas«S her skepticism towards homosexuality. “1 think Islam condemns the act ofhoiv uality, but somebody who is gay is not out oil folds of the religion,” she said, "if somebody gay. they have to suppress their urges." Mohiuddin said, as with a lot of major i® the opinions of how Muslims view homoseia ity varies. On a personal level, Mohiuddin said»S she does not condone homosexuality, i prefers not to persecute others for their fa choices. She said such severe beliefs lead negative consequences. “I don’t think any of have the right to mk other people," she i “That’s too judgmental.esj daily for somebody ii claims to be religious.” Mark McCaig, conm cations director forYCh the Traditional FamilyV:. Week protest was not a ;< sonal issue, but was a fist cial one of whetherornots dent funds are being miii propriated. “Our main problem through gender issues: other resources," M, said, "the University putt danger to social norms. "Religion, morality and the law are often entangled.” she said. “Homosexuality can be seen as a threat to gender identity and macro-social institutions such as law and family, which are generally related to morality." Political agendas and power struggles are also a cause for the rejection of homosexuality, Gatson said. “People are worried about the loss of tradi tional gender roles and identities,” she said. “When you are talking about homosexual iden tities being publicly articulated, then the issue becomes political. It then becomes about power, because that’s what politics are about.” The most widely acknowledged reason for condemning homosexuality has been religion. Sarah Gatson nearly $ 100,000 to proci Sociology Professor Htis lifestyle that manypw on campus view as nwri: objectionable.” McCaig said he does* have any personal grudges against people* identify themselves as homosexual. “I have a number of gay friends and lit know (it’s not personal),” he said.'They! aware of my position on this issue. Idon'lts what people do inside their bedrooms. Ip don’t think that I should have to pay to promt a lifestyle that I disagree with.’’ Mohiuddin said her personal experience*'! homosexuals have not been out oftheordinf “Usually, you can’t even tell ordon’is know if they are gay,” she said. “Aronli: people that I do know are gay. I’m not in® fortable.” Dating Continued from page 3A Moore said gay, transgendered. bisexual and les bian people live with the fear of how people around them will react to their sexual preferences, whether for religious, political or social reasons. “The reality (at A&M) is that I’m not scared to walk around campus (as a homosexual person),” he said. “I would be scared to walk around campus hold ing a guy’s hand.” Diversity on campus has been a hot issue in recent months, but as far as tolerance of homosexuals goes, Ridgeway said she believes the University has missed the boat. “I find it amusing that the school is pushing diver sity when there is so much discrimination on cam pus," Ridgeway said. “We have to address ln| before we can seek diversity. The solution isai> tion. People are just afraid.” University President Robert M. Gates has A A&M welcomes all people regardless of their® gender or sexual orientation. Ridgeway said when people get to know to* 1 person before they know she is a lesbian, theytafeEf news easier. She said she hopes when her girlfa ready to come out to her parents, they will waullo? to know her for who she is. “I want them to know Debbie the pew Ridgeway said. “Not Debbie the lesbian.” Battalion reporter Sarah Watch contribute to llm si We sell big diamonds Not quite this big, but you get the idea. 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