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I dont think that the word gay is derogitory as a description, but I suppose it isnt nice when people use it as a negative descriptive word
A fag is a cigarette as far as I know, but I think the word faggot is quite offensive, and I wouldnt use it, the same as arse bandit or shirtlifter, etc
I have never really heard the word dyke used in conversation really - although I know it means a manly lesbian. I suppose some lesbians might find it offensive because it implies they are manly when they might think they are feminine but just happen to sexually be attracted to other women, but some lesbians like to act like men - so I suppose it depends.
I find male homosexuality quite hard to get my head round in general. It doesnt offend me or upset me, and I have a few gay mates - but I just cant imagine how it would be to find another man attractive - it just seems inexplicable. I think even if I was kidnapped and drugged and given a sex change against my will I would still be attracted to women. Being a lesbian is probably easier to understand, because obviously women are sexy and attractive (on the whole) in ways that men just cannot be.
And in terms of "terminology"... I think its odd how practising homosexuals often characterize themselves by their sexuality - like they would define themselves as a "gay man" where as I wouldnt define myself as a "straight man".
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The Gospel of Thomas
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