If you are against gay marriage, explain why without mentioning religion

[timmah]

Jay520 said:

timmah said:

Obstaining from an activity is not the same as engaging in an activity that is counter to the natural purpose of the activity, so I wouldn't see a good argument for Monks having a disorder. I do think calling homosexuality a disorder could be an overly broad application of the term, but still there are interesting points to be made either way.

Here is the definition of disorder you presented: 

"A medical condition involving a disturbance to the usual functioning of the mind or body."

How does abstinence not satisfy this definition?

Because their natural attractions would theoretically lead them to procreate if acted upon, they are making a purposeful conscious choice for some other reason, it is not necessarily something that is 'hard wired' into their mental process.

Again, this is all for the sake of argument as I don't really have a solid opinion one way or the other.

Edit: Just realized I originally spelled Abstain with an O, haha!