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Line 1: − 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.+ +
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'''Homophobia''' is a term, originally meaning fear of being thought homosexual, now meaning fear of or contempt for homosexuals. Unlike other words ending in -phobia, it is not a technical term for a recognized psychological condition. According to [[NARTH]],
:"The term "homophobia" is often used inaccurately to describe any person who objects to homosexual behavior on either moral, psychological or medical grounds. Technically, however, the terms actually denotes a person who has a phobia—or irrational fear—of homosexuality. Principled disagreement, therefore, cannot be labeled "homophobia."<ref>[http://www.narth.com/menus/positionstatements.html NARTH Position Statements]</ref> When used in this dishonest way, the term is offensive and derogatory.
== Homophobia as an "Irrational Fear" ==
== Homophobia as an "Irrational Fear" ==