Worrying proportion of Americans still think being gay is 'morally wrong'

"Around 39 per cent of Americans said homosexuality was 'morally wrong'. Comparable proportions were recorded in Israel (47 per cent), Hungary (34 per cent) and Greece (30 per cent). By contrast, attitudes were far more accepting in Western Europe. In Sweden, Germany, Spain and Netherlands, more than 90 per cent of people said homosexuality was morally acceptable."

"A report published in January revealed that Pride month in 2025 was one of the most dangerous for LGBTQ+ Americans in history. LGBTQ+ rights group GLAAD reported a staggering 268 anti-LGBTQ+ incidents across the country in June 2025 alone - a nearly 400 per cent increase compared to the last few years."

"Sarah Kate Ellis, GLAAD's president and CEO, accused politicians from across the political spectrum of fuelling these incidents through their policies and rhetoric. 'Instead of growing divides that lead to this violence, politicians should recognise that all Americans deserve freedom, fairness, and safety,' she said."

Pew Research Center data from 25 countries in 2025 reveals that Americans hold notably less accepting views toward homosexuality compared to other Western nations. Approximately 39% of Americans consider homosexuality morally unacceptable, with similar proportions in Israel (47%), Hungary (34%), and Greece (30%). In contrast, over 90% of people in Sweden, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands view homosexuality as morally acceptable. This attitudinal divide coincides with a dramatic increase in anti-LGBTQ+ incidents, with 268 reported incidents in June 2025 alone—a 400% increase compared to previous years. GLAAD leadership attributes this violence to political rhetoric and policies, calling for greater protection and equality for all Americans.

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