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????? He was talking about giving homosexual couples the tax breaks and governmental entitlements of marriage. Not how "so called christians treat homosexuals" I suspect Jesus wouldnt concern himself with such matters. "Render unto Ceasars, that which is Ceasars", "my kingdom is not of this world", "obey all authoities instituited among men" and all of that.Originally Posted by Johnny-C
Guru
Religious People Can and Do Often Disagree (We're talking about dealing with HUMANS.)
We have to disagree. And where religion/Bible is concerned... we could argue for years. If that church broke up, then I don't blame the pastor per se... it is just the way people are.
...should become more like Him.Those who go to church to come to know the character of Jesus Christ,...
As I said, even the most devout and sincere religious believers often disagree; I've seen it happen THOUSANDS of times in my own experiences and surely we know that occurs an unfathomable number of times within the history of mankind....probably found it offensive that the pastor would instead use the opportunity to promote his personal views on homosexuality.
So be it.
"Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge: it is those who know little, and not those who know much, who so positively assert that this or that problem will never be solved by science." -C. Darwin-
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This argument won't end. How you/I interpret what we've been taught and read from the Bible... likely won't ever match up.
In general, I see Jesus Christ as possessing certain characteristics. Many speaking out the way(s) they do on homosexuals and homosexuality, don't strike me as being particularly emulative of Jesus Christ.
People are going to disagree on religion; which is exactly why we should not seek to create or enforce laws from the same. If we ever do, say goodbye to true freedoms and liberties.
"Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge: it is those who know little, and not those who know much, who so positively assert that this or that problem will never be solved by science." -C. Darwin-
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Witholding tax breaks and governmental entitlements from homosexual couples doesnt "coerce or control" anybody.
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Sooooo the preacher should probably speak to his congregation about that. Whats this nonsene about gay marriage?
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Homosexual couples should have the same privileges and breaks in "marriage" as heterosexual couples.
The laws are bending that way as we speak.
"Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge: it is those who know little, and not those who know much, who so positively assert that this or that problem will never be solved by science." -C. Darwin-
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I think that pastor did the proper thing; we'll disagree all day and beyond. (I'm sure.)
"Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge: it is those who know little, and not those who know much, who so positively assert that this or that problem will never be solved by science." -C. Darwin-
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If so, you could simply copy and paste a few verses from the bible that in any way would support the pastors views on homosexual marriage, and I would be forced to admit my ignorance of the bible. But you cant do that.
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Im sure in your view the proper thing for everyone to do is promote approval of homosexuality.
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yes he did. And so did his congregation.
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