In a controversial conversation on Jake Shields’ podcast, MMA coach Firas Zahabi shared his perspectives on LGBTQ+ identities, arguing against their normalization in society based on his belief that such identities go against nature and natural reproduction.
Zahabi, who is best known as the longtime coach of UFC legend Georges St-Pierre, expressed concern about how LGBTQ+ identities are being presented to young people, particularly in educational settings.
“You know this is what I tell my sons,” Zahabi explained. “Because at school they tell them it doesn’t matter if you’re gay… in Canadian schools, there’s a lot of propaganda.”
Zahabi continued, “I tell my kids it matters. You know why? Because if I was gay, you wouldn’t exist. You can’t have children if you’re gay. It’s a huge negative to act like it’s not. It’s against nature.”
The Lebanese-Canadian coach emphasized that while he doesn’t harbor hatred toward gay individuals, he believes their lifestyle contradicts natural reproduction. “I don’t hate gay people. I don’t feel hate towards them, but it is against nature,” he stated.
Zahabi addressed the argument that homosexuality exists in nature among certain animal species, acknowledging this reality while maintaining his position: “When you tell them it’s against nature, they’re going to find you that there’s homosexual activity in certain animals, which is true. We find it in nature, but it’s the exception. It’s not the norm.”
Throughout the conversation, Zahabi emphasized the importance of the nuclear family structure, suggesting that liberalism and progressive attitudes toward sexuality have weakened traditional family values. He expressed concern that modern society has moved away from prioritizing family stability in favor of individual happiness.
“If the nuclear family is destroyed, the civilization is destroyed. Why do you think they call it the nuclear family? It’s most important. It’s the nucleus of civilization,” Zahabi argued. “So in Islam, in Christianity, in Judaism, the nuclear family is so protected. It’s first.”
Zahabi’s comments come at a time of ongoing cultural debate about LGBTQ+ representation and rights across North America, particularly regarding how these topics are addressed in educational settings.
