As acceptance of homosexuality grows in U.S., slim plurality still opposes gay ‘marriage’
Image via Wikipedia A new poll published by the Pew Research Center indicates that “homosexuality” is becoming increasingly acceptable among Americans , although a very slim plurality still opposes the label “marriage” for sexual unions between people of the same gender. The poll also indicates that more Americans regard homosexual parenting as a negative, rather than positive, trend. According to the poll, 58% of Americans say that “homosexuality” should be accepted, rather than discouraged, by society—without specifying if the term includes homosexual behavior. However, 46% oppose homosexual “marriage” while only 45% support it. Thirty-five percent believe that more homosexual parents are a “bad thing for society” while only 14 percent believe it is a “good thing for society.” A near-majority, 48%, believes it “does not make much difference.” The poll did not ask Americans if they approve of homosexual acts. However, a 2010 Gallup Poll found that a majority, 52%, regard such