Point taken.
Just as a side note as well (I thought I posted this already, but I couldn't find it :c), I want to thank you for stating religion specifically when you talk about such matters. The difference between religion and 'Faith' is great, though some fail - or down right refuse - to recognize this.
I understand the difference very well. I'd like to point out I'm agnostic, not atheist, so I can understand people being deistic, or having faith. My argument is always against religious institution, or religions as factions.
And I disagree. Someone who loves a woman does not know what it's like to love a man. He can't just apply it like a sticker. So there, my opinion stated in plain english.
Yes they do. They automatically do because the love for another human being is indiscriminate of gender. They can't comprehend the actual appeal or attraction, much like I can't comprehend why little prepubescent girls like Just Bieber so much, but on an empathetic level, anyone who experiences love should be able to empathize.