Quote:
Originally Posted by dano";p="
X, thou shalt not covet thy neighbors manservant. I suppose that could be understood to deal with this issue although it is a stretch.
|
Bingo. Exactly. You got it! You're twisting the interpretation to be inclusive of something it was never meant to address. You're wielding it as a weapon of intolerance.
Also, you really should understand the definition of the word covet.
covet - to wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)
This was meant to address desire of someone else's property. You are misinterpreting to try and prove your point. Your credibility is suffering.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by dano
Bottom line is that God created man and woman for a reason, you think?
|
This is a loaded question. It assumes that the person you're asking actually believes in your God, or any god for that matter. Don't ever make that assumption. You will likely make an ass of yourself.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by dano
God also gave instructions that laying with a man as a man lays with a woman is an abomination, this applies to animals and women on women as well.
|
That passage came from Leviticus, which was authored by a man. Also, Leviticus states the rules for dealing with slaves and outlaws wearing clothing that is made of blended fibers. Do you also follow these rules? If not, then you're a hypocrite. You are picking and choosing which verses to follow. Normally, that's fine, but it's not fine if you use the book to support your views, because obviously it does not support all of them. You lack logical consistency.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by dano
New Testement, Old Testement, all inspired by God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit; One God.
|
This statement cannot be proven. That is the problem with using the Bible as your defense.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by dano
Do you believe that Jesus (God) accepts homosexuality as a wonderful creation and act that he want His creation to do?
|
I personally believe that if a creator made homosexuals, then there is nothing wrong with them. Otherwise, why would they have been created?
Do not even think about claiming that being gay is a choice. That is a ridiculous side that many fundamentalists take. If that is how you feel, then when did you decide to be straight?
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by dano
Look in Genesis
|
I have no interest in looking in the Bible. I have read it before and once was enough.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by dano
, I recall that God mentions to mankind, be fruitful and multiply.
|
What the Bible says about reproduction is moot in this debate.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by dano
Now we both know that lesbians and homosexuals cannot do this, so I content that being queer, homosexual, whatever you want to call it is wrong.
|
As is casting judgment and not loving thy neighbor. See what I mean about picking and choosing from the Bible?
This is just your opinion, which is based on the opinions of other men. You should consider forming your own opinion. Life is much more interesting when you think for yourself.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by dano
As far as if sins have degrees, I do not know for certain; however it does seem to make sense, does it not. Say, theft compared to murder.
|
No. It does not. In Christianity, theft and murder are both mentioned in one of the Ten Commandments. So they are both equal in severity according to the Bible. If you claim that murder comes before theft, then also realize that dishonoring your mother and father comes before murder.
