There is a double-standard for the GLBTQ community and supporters. No one is supposed to call names or bully them (which I agree with!) but they, in turn, can call (anyone who believes homosexuality is a sin) names. "Homophobia" has been defined NOT ONLY as a "fear" or "hatred" of (homosexuality), but has been extended to include anyone who believes the behavior is "sinful." This is printed in their definition of the word homophobia, and is an attack on (and name-calling) of anyone who believes the Bible is clear on this issue. It's one thing to protect gay youth from harm (again, I agree with protecting them...we are called to walk and live in love!) but to imply that the GLBTQ advocacy groups should be able to infringe on my religious BELIEFS is a different story. I have the right to freedom of worship, as well as freedom of religious beliefs. I believe the Bible clearly defines this behavior as sinful, just like any other sin. (And we ALL have sinned.) To claim that I (or anyone else believing it's "sinful") is "homophobic" is not only inaccurate, it is also engaging in name-calling, the very thing they claim to be opposed to. They need to make up their minds...what IS their agenda? I belive it's to silence anyone who opposes their views, and to go beyond protecting their safety...into forcing their beliefs onto everyone, insisting that if you don't agree, you're in the same boat with those who would attack or harm them.
You are totally right in what you say. They aren't specifically interested in preventing bullying itself. That is only part of the much bigger agenda.
You hit the nail on the head when you implied that they will do whatever it takes to silence any oposition to their beliefs.
I don't think it's driven by what they believe, but it's fuelled by the homosexual urges and the needs of the disorder.
I'm not actually a follower of the Bible as a way of life for myself, but I respect those who choose to follow that path. As someone who is very familiar with the homosexual disorder and it's 'expression' (explained in my profile), I don't support the opponents of the homo agenda for religious reasons, but because I recognise it for it's social dangers, and the destructivity it has on those who are impacted by it's predatory nature.
The homo agenda isn't driven by logic, balanced arguement, or concerns of equality, but by the need to allow the disorder to have as full an expression as possible. They don't look at what's best for society as a whole. They only see a future where homosexuality is fully enshrined in law as a viable and desirable way to live.
I take your points on board about the accusations of double standards, but silencing their opposition, by whatever means, is vital for their cause.
They aren't concerned with morality; only with getting what they want.