Support for same sex marriage grows... ever stronger

[Elok]

The love-hate relationship between gays and Obama continues . . . .

Obama and Gay Activists

Yes, I'm sure we all agree gay marriage should be his number one priority right now.

[Ben Kenobi]

Again, you seem to ignore the word of god when you don't want to follow TRUE christian teachings.

Fine. Do you believe that the Christian God approves of gay marriage?

And then you try to hide behind semantics... well guess what, god won't be fooled.

I'll take my chances by standing behind biblical principles.

And again... you are making judgements on what is and what isn't marriage. Maybe you should leave that to god as well.

God's very clear on what marriage is, and it ain't between two men or two women.

As much as you'd like to tell me off for preaching the truth, I'd rather bear witness to stepping on a few toes and confronting people who don't want to hear the truth then bear witness for leading people astray.

Again... love they neighbour, don't deny them justice. It's not your place or call. Be a real christian for a change instead of a bigot.

You use that word. Do you think that God would say the same?

[Ben Kenobi]

Elok, I can edit wikipedia myself.

It ain't a reliable source.

[EPW]

God is gay. That's why Mary is a virgin.

[MrFun]

Yes, I'm sure we all agree gay marriage should be his number one priority right now.

Don't be obtuse. Where did I say that gay marriage should be number one priority over the recession, health care, and our wartime conflicts?

You can tackle gay marriage without turning away from the higher priorities, jackass.

[Ming]

Fine. Do you believe that the Christian God approves of gay marriage?

It doesn't matter what I or you believe... It's NOT your place to judge.
You aren't God... at least follow your own teachings.

I'll take my chances by standing behind biblical principles.

Pride is an evil thing.

God's very clear on what marriage is, and it ain't between two men or two women.

Again... it's his role to determine sinners... not yours.

As much as you'd like to tell me off for preaching the truth, I'd rather bear witness to stepping on a few toes and confronting people who don't want to hear the truth then bear witness for leading people astray.

Taking god's law into your own hands... maybe you should read the bible better. You obviously have no clue what makes for a good christian.

Your own posts and actions show you don't really care for the real word of God. Some things you follow, and others, you don't. God will judge you.

That's the problem with most religious fanatics... they pick, choose, interpret to meet their needs and have no true understanding of the religion they claim to follow. It's sad... terrorists have corrupted their faith to kill people, and people like you do the same with the christian faith to justify their bigotry.

Real christians can see you for what you are. True christians wouldn't act like you do. CHRISTIANS follow what Jesus told them to do... not what you do.

But that's OK... God will judge you!

[SlowwHand]

I'll tell you what, that's scary. We conduct our lives based on what we believe to be truth. We could be screwing up even more than we know.

[DinoDoc]

Fine. Do you believe that the Christian God approves of gay marriage?

A case could be made for that. After all the same sex behavior typically condemned in the Bible falls broadly into 3 categories 1) Rape 2) Pagan Sexual Rituals and 3) Prostitution. None of these describe a normal committed relationship.

[DinoDoc]

You are judging... not your place.

Actually that's not true. And is kind of an insipid point used to shame people from standing up to what they view as poor behavior, ethics, morals, and values. Shouldn't you be above such base rhetoric especially when it isn't even Biblically supported?

[Ming]

Jesus himself said to not judge, and leave that to god. Good christians would listen to what Jesus told them. Obviously, some don't, and aren't good christians.

[DinoDoc]

Jesus himself said to not judge, and leave that to god. Good christians would listen to what Jesus told them. Obviously, some don't, and aren't good christians.

Good Christians actually read the Bible rather than picking a snippet they remember reading one time and using it to club people they don't agree with Ming. You seem to be engaging in the same type of activity you are accusing Ben of here. I actually defy you to find a single prominent theologian who agree's with your interpretation of that passage or its intent.

Here's so further food for thought: http://www.capalert.com/judgenot.htm

[Ming]

You are welcome to your opinion... I'm not a big fan of people who use religion as an excuse to act like asses and bigots. Feel free to think what you want. It's just an opinion, just like eveybody else.

Good christians respect other people... and treat them like they would want others to treat them. They don't judge other people, they just live their own lives by the word of god.

[Ben Kenobi]

A case could be made for that. After all the same sex behavior typically condemned in the Bible falls broadly into 3 categories 1) Rape 2) Pagan Sexual Rituals and 3) Prostitution. None of these describe a normal committed relationship.

Matthew 19:4-6

"Haven't you read," he replied, "that at the beginning the Creator 'made them male and female,' and said, 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh'? So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate."

The only proper role for sex is between a man and a woman in marriage. That's why there are men and women instead of just men or just women. The ideal of Marriage is the union of adam and eve.

[DaShi]

DD, I see nothing in that link that condemns Ming's behavior. Yours on the other hand. . .

You probably linked to it because of your learning disability.

[Ming]

Great... as defined by your faith, and nothing more. Some faiths believe differently.
So go ahead and believe what you want and let others believe what they want.
And that's why the government is important... to allow fairness and justice for all and not just your version of religion.