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[–] stiephelando@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Given that homophobia was very widely accepted until the past decade or two, it would be incredibly stupid to argue that almost all of society was gay until very recently.

Homosexuality was far more common before the rise of christianity and its spread via colonialism.

[–] Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 11 months ago

My comment was referring primarily to recent western history.