Well, I didn't see the original thread, so I'll stay out of all that nonsense.

If my son or daughter said they were gay, I'd say, "OK. No problem." I was brought up the child of two hippies, and I was raised to be very accepting and loving of all people and their choices in life. I believe we're all just people, and no matter who my son or daughter chooses to love, I'll still love and support my son or daughter. I'm not saying I'd be a completely relaxed parent on all fronts - my kids won't be allowed to smoke or get tattoos or date people twice their age, because I wasn't allowed to do stuff like that, either.

My parents are now "old hippies," by the way, and tons of fun. I agree 100% with the way they raised me. They chose to let me choose my own religion, if I wanted, when I was an adult, instead of "choosing it for me," as they put it. My dad was raised Protestant, and is now Buddhist. My mom was raised Greek Orthodox and is now Methodist. I haven't found a religion yet that pleases me.