'AITA for calling my brother a bigot

A bisexual man recently faced a challenging situation with his conservative Christian brother, a chiropractor, concerning his access to hold his newborn nephew. The brother requested proof of recent HIV testing before allowing the interaction, which the bisexual man found offensive and discriminatory. He was perplexed and hurt by the insinuation that he posed a health risk due to his sexuality. This request led to a heated discussion about HIV transmission myths and assumptions about his sexual behavior.

During their conversation, the brother cited CDC and NIH data but seemed to overlook the facts about HIV transmission, particularly the misconception that casual contact or skin-to-skin contact could be a vector. Despite providing evidence debunking these myths, the brother persisted in his concerns, citing his role as a “crunchy parent” dedicated to protecting his child.

The bisexual man felt targeted by what he perceived as bias against him due to his LGBTQ+ identity and responded with a detailed message addressing his anger and hurt. He criticized his brother’s assumptions, questioned his medical knowledge, and highlighted what he saw as religious hypocrisy in his brother’s treatment of him. Although his brother attempted to call him later, the bisexual man was not ready to reconcile immediately.

This situation reflects a broader issue of how personal biases and misinformation can impact family dynamics, particularly when intersecting with LGBTQ+ identities. The man’s reaction underscores the emotional impact of feeling unfairly judged and the complexities of addressing deeply ingrained prejudices.

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