If one is homophobic (assuming there is such a thing), that is, suffering from a phobia as one would suffer from claustrophobia, then the homophobe cannot help himself and is therefore suffering from a mental disorder, perhaps one that is the result of his genes. Consequently, calling someone homophobic is tantamount to making fun of the handicapped, unless of course the accuser himself is homophobic.
Francis J. Beckwith, “Deconstructing Liberal Tolerance,” Christian Research Journal, Vol.22/No.3, pg.47
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