Discrimination Towards Homosexuality is Immoral

The discrimination on the basis of homosexuality is a subject of much debate. In this paper I shall discuss an argument by Jeff Jordan to the conclusion that it is wrong and immoral to discriminate on homosexuals and how they do not differ from heterosexuals. In this paper I will show that Jeff Jordan’s argument, that it is right to discriminate on homosexuals is moral, is not very convincing because it is based on a questionable premise. I will use an argument from Andrew Sullivan to show how weak Jordan’s premise is on the basis of homosexuality. Then finish off with my views on the basis of homosexuality.

The conclusion of Jordan’s argument is supported by the claim that it is morally permissible to discriminate on the basis of homosexuality. This follows from the fact that discriminating against homosexuals protects the religious and moral integrity of a good number of people. Jordan supports this idea by appealing to the following reasons that the discrimination is a way of resolving a public policy dilemma. Jordan uses these examples to further illustrate this point.

Religion is used in Jordan’s argument to show that it is sinful to engage in homosexual acts. Jordan goes on to say that there is a public dilemma between those who accept homosexuality and those who do not. He uses same-sex marriage as an example where the government must choose a side, if agreed upon with same-sex marriages the government will be against religion-based moralities. Jordan’s states that there is some discrimination that is legally and morally permissible due to conflicting claims and the no-exit argument.

Starting with the argument of Andrew Sullivan, it is detrimental to acknowledge that he is on the pro side of homosexuality. S...

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...nd that one who is homosexual should not be treated differently because of their sexual orientation. This circumstance comes to a great understanding to individuals of society that homosexuals should be allowed to live their life as who they are for it will not harm those who are heterosexuals.

I have argued that Jordan’s argument that it is morally permissible to discriminate on the basis of homosexuality is not sound, as it is not entirely clear that one of its main premises is in fact true. Thus, I conclude that discriminating against homosexuals is immoral and there should not be any circumstances where it is right to do so. Therefore, every individual is equal and able to express themselves in ways they desire as long as it does not harm anyone else, and thus, homosexuals are no different from heterosexuals and should be deemed as a normal way of life.