partisans claim that all opposition to homosexuality stems from prejudice, bias, hatred, or irrational fear.
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The term '''"homophobia"''' blurs the distinction between those who oppose homosexuality on principled grounds and those who are merely prejudiced.
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The term '''"homophobia"''' blurs the distinction between those who oppose homosexuality on principled grounds and those who are merely prejudiced. Attempts to amplify the distinction are frequently opposed, especially by partisans who claim that all opposition to homosexuality stems from prejudice, bias, hatred, or irrational fear.
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It was invented to impugn and slander opponents of [[homosexuality]].
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The term was invented to impugn and slander opponents of [[homosexuality]].
<ref>[http://www.narth.com/docs/creates.html Gay Psychologist Creates New Terms for Use in the Social Debate] </ref>
<ref>[http://www.narth.com/docs/creates.html Gay Psychologist Creates New Terms for Use in the Social Debate] </ref>
It is primarily used to portray opposition to the [[homosexual agenda]] as irrational based on fear or hatred.
It is primarily used to portray opposition to the [[homosexual agenda]] as irrational based on fear or hatred.