This flap underscores the wide gap between those who wish to be open and respectful to the moral teachings of the Catholic Church and those who believe such teachings should be subject to ridicule. Among the latter are those who have embraced the dismissive term "homophobe" as if  fear of homosexuals exhausts the reasons for questioning same sex activity. The word homophobe has been only among for 25 years or so. The words homosexual and homosexuality first appeared in the late 19th century. In scriptural terms, the assumption on the part of all is that human beings are heterosexual and that same sex acts perverted this assumption. Today, reasonable people must consider the existence of individuals who are innately drawn to those of the same sex. But it generates great controversy to merely assert it. The greatest controversy is between those who respect the teaching of the church versus those who hold teachings like this one in contempt. Thus it was, is now, and ever shall be.