I wouldn't. Words are our bitches, they do what we say or they get the hose again. Regardless of the Latin roots, the real-world definition of "homophobia" is disgust toward homosexuals because that's what society has decided to call the concept.

If that's you, then by all means, embrace the term "homophobe."

By the way, "sodomy" is another example that trips you up. The definition of sodomy is "non-vaginal sexual intercourse." Ever give or receive oral sex? Ever get adventurous with your SO and tried anal? Well, that's sodomy by the technical definition, making you a sodomite.

But we've decided that "sodomite" means something specific, and that's lucky for the people who hate them.

I wouldn't. Words are our bitches, they do what we say or they get the hose again. Regardless of the Latin roots, the real-world definition of "homophobia" is disgust toward homosexuals because that's what society has decided to call the concept.

If that's you, then by all means, embrace the term "homophobe."

By the way, "sodomy" is another example that trips you up. The definition of sodomy is "non-vaginal sexual intercourse." Ever give or receive oral sex? Ever get adventurous with your SO and tried anal? Well, that's sodomy by the technical definition, making you a sodomite.

But we've decided that "sodomite" means something specific, and it's a good thing for the people who hate them.

I wouldn't. Words are our bitches, they do what we say or they get the hose again. Regardless of the Latin roots, the real-world definition of "homophobia" is disgust toward homosexuals because that's what society has decided to call the concept.

If that's you, then by all means, embrace the term "homophobe."

By the way, "sodomy" is another example that trips you up. The definition of sodomy is "non-vaginal intercourse." Ever give or receive oral sex? Ever get adventurous with your SO and tried anal? Well, that's sodomy by the technical definition, making you a sodomite.

But we've decided that "sodomite" means something specific, and it's a good thing for the people who hate them.

I wouldn't. Words are our bitches, they do what we say or they get the hose again. Regardless of the Latin roots, the real-world definition of "homophobia" is disgust toward homosexuals because that's what society has decided to call the concept.

If that's you, then by all means, embrace the term "homophobe."