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The term '''homophobia''' is defined as an "unreasoning fear of or antipathy toward homosexuals and homosexuality." <Ref>[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/homophobia Dictionary.com: Homophobia]</ref>

The term '''homophobia''' is an offensive and derogatory term that was invented to further the [[homosexual agenda]].  <Ref>[http://www.narth.com/docs/creates.html Gay Psychologist Creates New Terms for Use in the Social Debate]. </ref> Newer terms are being invented because homophobia is too closely linked with concepts of fear or psychopathology.  "Sexual prejudice," "sexual stigma," and "heterosexism" are the buzzwords today.

== Homophobia as an "Irrational Fear" ==

== Homophobia as an "Irrational Fear" ==

== Homophobia as Discrimination ==

== Homophobia as Discrimination ==

The characterization of "homophobia" is less a characterization of a mental ill, or an irrational fear, as these commentators allege.  Rather, the use of the term "homophobia" is meant to convey disgust at any discrimination or status-based animus at all.  "Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation" is an appropriate synonym in this perspective.<ref>see [[Lawrence v. Texas]] or [[Romer v. Evans]] for judicial authority on all discriminatory animus against homosexuals being wrong, or the [http://www.hrc.org Human Rights Campaign].</ref>

The liberal characterization of "homophobia," though, is less a characterization of a mental ill, or an irrational fear, as these commentators allege.  Rather, the use of the term "homophobia" is meant to convey disgust at any discrimination or status-based animus at all.  "Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation" is an appropriate synonym in this perspective.<ref>see [[Lawrence v. Texas]] or [[Romer v. Evans]] for judicial authority on all discriminatory animus against homosexuals being wrong, or the [http://www.hrc.org Human Rights Campaign].</ref>

== References ==

== References ==