coolian2
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and she's got something around her neck, did she actually win a medal for this?
hopefully it's a noose
and she's got something around her neck, did she actually win a medal for this?
There's good news for...well...someone. Man on horse sex is still acceptable.
These pictures are ridiculous. I certainly hope it isn't implied that I am a proponent of such teaching/thinking.
Actually, this is pretty much the civil de facto of straight marriage right now as phillyfan noted.
That was funny. Good one!
I would like to point out - we all could post pics of the extreme edges of our viewpoints - sort of an appeal to emotion tactic.
Agreed, and I think you will find that the Catholic Church (the main church in this discussion) makes divorce much more difficult.
not even getting into how i feel about this, this is just factually incorrect. and she's got something around her neck, did she actually win a medal for this?
i don't see what possible harm we would bring to the institution of marriage.
I also wonder to what extent this young lady went on the "Procedure" and "Observations" part of the project...
gotta give props to narrow-minded parents teaching their children lies. maybe when they're older and less impressionable they'll come to realize the truth (again, i'm not getting into what i think vs. others, just facts about aids transmission).hopefully it's a noose
No one here has fully explained it yet.
but do you see, AEON, when you describe my relationship with Memphis as "homosexual behavior" you're reducing me in a manner similar to those science fair kids.
i am a person, not an act. i don't see what possible harm we would bring to the institution of marriage.
that was my pointthey might not be divorced in the eyes of the church...
Seriously, I do apologize. I do not mean to offend you by saying "homosexual behavior" instead of "homosexual". I happen to agree with the Catholic Church's view that being a homosexual is not a sin, but acting it out is. I don't fully understand why God creates the desire - then forbids it. But I can say that about a great many desires. It goes all the way to the beginning of mankind's relationship with God - desiring what is forbidden.
It has been my observation - that over time - God's wisdom prevails both personally, and socially. I concede that Melon's interpretations regarding the Bible's stance on homosexuality may be correct, and I always pray that the Holy Spirit will open my eyes and heart to the actual meaning of any passage, not just the ones concerning homosexuality.
As it stands now, it just seems that if the Bible genuinely wanted to make an exception for homosexuality (and as many have pointed out, there were certainly homosexuals in Biblical times) then there would be more written about it. Every instance of homosexuality written in the Bible is portrayed in a negative light. It would seem - that if God did intend to permit loving gay marriages - there would be at least one example and just a tad bit of wisdom thrown their way on how to be a good loving gay married couple.
that was my point
That was funny. Good one!
I would like to point out - we all could post pics of the extreme edges of our viewpoints - sort of an appeal to emotion tactic.
You made an interesting comment above. You said “if society deems this prudent” – is that a general allowance or specific to this point about divorce?
If this is true – wouldn’t that reinforce the argument against gay marriage here in America? If religion is a “ritualization” of the culture’s values – and religion forbids gay marriage – then the cultures’ values are against gay marriage. And if Christianity is practiced differently around the world, and all those practices are valid – then doesn’t that make our version of Christianity also valid?
Is this statement descriptive or prescriptive? Are you saying that marriage should reflect the cultural values or just happens to follow the cultural values? Either way, great point. I think you can see why people are choosing gay marriage as the “battleground” so to speak. If marriage is representative of the culture’s values – then allowing gay marriage is a reflection that the culture has accepted homosexual behavior as nothing inappropriate. If gay marriage remains as it is – then the culture has still not completely accepted homosexual behavior as appropriate. Interesting…
And there it is again. You, and obviously many others, believe that God says it is a sin and therefore society shouldn't allow them to get married..
Please tell me why one religion - or any religion - should be able to dictate this?
would you accept a scientific reason? Would a scientist even dare try to do a neutral study on this in today's political climate? Would anyone even accept the outcome if it did point against gay marriage? I think these are fair questions.Despite your well-written posts (which are appreciated, even in the midst of the snide comments that are often just born of frustration), we're still at the same spot we seem to always end up at: another faith-based reason as to "why not."
I fear this is the case for both sides of the argument.It makes no sense to me, and just makes me incredibly sad and frustrated.
I did explain it. Whether you accept my reasons or not is up to you.No one here has fully explained it yet.
I did explain it. Whether you accept my reasons or not is up to you.
would you accept a scientific reason? Would a scientist even dare try to do a neutral study on this in today's political climate? Would anyone even accept the outcome if it did point against gay marriage? I think these are fair questions.
It has been my observation - that over time - God's wisdom prevails both personally, and socially. I concede that Melon's interpretations regarding the Bible's stance on homosexuality may be correct, and I always pray that the Holy Spirit will open my eyes and heart to the actual meaning of any passage, not just the ones concerning homosexuality.
As it stands now, it just seems that if the Bible genuinely wanted to make an exception for homosexuality (and as many have pointed out, there were certainly homosexuals in Biblical times) then there would be more written about it. Every instance of homosexuality written in the Bible is portrayed in a negative light. It would seem - that if God did intend to permit loving gay marriages - there would be at least one example and just a tad bit of wisdom thrown their way on how to be a good loving gay married couple.
"Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. The commandments, 'You shall not commit adultery; you shall not kill; you shall not steal; you shall not covet,' and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this saying, (namely) 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' Love does no evil to the neighbor; hence, love is the fulfillment of the law." - Romans 13:8-10
who determines which people are "mentally competent"? Which standard will they use? IQ? SAT? CAT Scan? Do they have to love each other? What is they realy, realy like each other - can they marry then?Two non-related, mentally competent adults who love each other and are willing to enter into the commitment that makes a marriage.
You tell me why my definition is inferior to yours.
My point exactly. Thank you.what scientific "reason" could there be against gay marriage?
Agreed, and I think you will find that the Catholic Church (the main church in this discussion) makes divorce much more difficult.
Answer me this, why do you think THIS is the only sin that doesn't seem to have logic behind it? I've asked you this before, but I'm wondering if time has granted you an answer.I happen to agree with the Catholic Church's view that being a homosexual is not a sin, but acting it out is. I don't fully understand why God creates the desire - then forbids it.
As it stands now, it just seems that if the Bible genuinely wanted to make an exception for homosexuality (and as many have pointed out, there were certainly homosexuals in Biblical times) then there would be more written about it. Every instance of homosexuality written in the Bible is portrayed in a negative light. It would seem - that if God did intend to permit loving gay marriages - there would be at least one example and just a tad bit of wisdom thrown their way on how to be a good loving gay married couple.
Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. The commandments, 'You shall not commit adultery; you shall not kill; you shall not steal; you shall not covet,' and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this saying, (namely) 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' Love does no evil to the neighbor; hence, love is the fulfillment of the law." - Romans 13:8-10 Amen!
"You shall not do at all what we are doing here today, every man doing whatever is right in his own eyes" - Deuteronomy 12:8
Seriously, I do apologize. I do not mean to offend you by saying "homosexual behavior" instead of "homosexual". I happen to agree with the Catholic Church's view that being a homosexual is not a sin, but acting it out is. I don't fully understand why God creates the desire - then forbids it. But I can say that about a great many desires. It goes all the way to the beginning of mankind's relationship with God - desiring what is forbidden.
It has been my observation - that over time - God's wisdom prevails both personally, and socially. I concede that Melon's interpretations regarding the Bible's stance on homosexuality may be correct, and I always pray that the Holy Spirit will open my eyes and heart to the actual meaning of any passage, not just the ones concerning homosexuality.
As it stands now, it just seems that if the Bible genuinely wanted to make an exception for homosexuality (and as many have pointed out, there were certainly homosexuals in Biblical times) then there would be more written about it. Every instance of homosexuality written in the Bible is portrayed in a negative light. It would seem - that if God did intend to permit loving gay marriages - there would be at least one example and just a tad bit of wisdom thrown their way on how to be a good loving gay married couple.