Introduction Throughout history, homosexuality has been considered vulgar, perverse and immoral. What is truly immoral is homophobia and the fact that it still prevails today. First, homophobia stems from prejudice and results in panic. Secondly, homophobic attitudes are supported and practiced by many places of worship, which are hypocritical towards God's concept of the Golden Rule. Third, the severity of homophobia has reached a point of no return, where the lives of many innocent people have been brutally taken away. Finally, many people choose to practice homophobia, whether it is a personal choice or not. Homophobia is the result of fear, ignorance and intolerance.History of HomophobiaHomophobia is the fear of homosexuality and those who practice it (Fone, 5). Much of the negativity towards homosexuals had evolved in the nineteenth century and had progressed greatly once the twentieth century and the world wars arrived (Dadisman). Homosexuals had begun to be seen as a different category of human beings, separate from the rest of society, a category that disrupts society ethically, legally and morally (Fone, 5). World War I had allowed many homosexuals to band together when they were sent abroad. Once World War II ended, homosexual men and women began moving into separate communities, segregating themselves from heterosexuals (Dadisman). As a result, homosexuals were labeled as destructive antisocial and psychotic people due to their sexual preferences (Janoff, 38). During the 1950s and 1960s, homosexuals had often been harassed and ridiculed by many people, including the police (Ojeda, 12). Homosexuals began to react after the civil rights and anti-war movements by asking those who were still... middle of paper... that sexuality is not something one should be condemned for but embraced, like all children of God should be. Homophobia is easily preventable if people learn to look past the fact that someone is different from them and realize that homosexuals are people too. To fight homophobia, society must take a big step forward for humanity and fight for equality for all. Homophobia must be eliminated from the many religious institutions that practice it, which would be almost impossible for one person alone. Through peaceful protests, legal projects and hope, the world has the power to eliminate most homophobic prejudices. As long as those who value human life and equality stand up for what they believe in, homophobia will have the ability to fade away. Society has done this for women and minorities; hopefully the world can now also accept homosexuality with open and welcoming arms.