Why is the use of “homophobic” taken for granted in all this reporting? Phil was not in “fear” of homos; it was incredulity and disgust but not fear. There was no phobia about it.
Because we don't control the media - the left does.
MSM - men seeking men media.
“Homophobic” has come to mean any idea that heterosexuality may actually be better for a species than any other sexuality. I figure Father’s Day and Mother’s Day will soon be criminalized as “homophobic” holidays any day now.
We need to start calling anybody against conservatism “conservaphobic” or anybody who doesn’t like what Ted Cruz does “Texaphobic”, “malephobic”, or “Cruzophobic”.
Anybody less than enthralled with Christ or Christians should be “Christophobic”.
Anybody who says drunk driving is wrong should be called “alcophobic”. Those against speeding should be “speedophobics”. Those against tobacco should be “tobaccophobics”, or against large sugary drinks should be “gulpophobics”. Doctors who treat diabetes should be called “hperglycemophobic”. Cardiac doctors should be called “heartophobics”.
Etc.
By changing the terminology they are getting rid of key concepts. Specifically, in this case, the worldview that some actions are sinful. What they’re trying to get rid of is the idea of objective right and wrong. Instead, they are translating all words about sin, God, or right and wrong to mean, “You don’t like me...”
I’ve been in your camp, however, a strong dislike is also one meaning of phobic.