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mousehop - Re: Well Stated
thanx for stopping in
posted by
gomedome
on November 15, 2008 at 11:14 AM
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Sunnybeach7 - the "homosexuality is a choice made by sinners" proponents
are really just engaged in the modern day phenomena of futile reconciliation.
Anyone looking at this subject without the inherent desire to reconcile what they believe is written in sacred religious texts, will come to some obvious conclusions.
Starting with the fact that homosexuality is a naturally occuring phenomena amongst all species on this earth, it being a matter of choice comes into question. Admittedly this alone is not enough for a definitive conclusion but when we consider that human beings above all other species do have the ability to make a choice, why would anyone choose to be a homosexual? The answers given to this question by fundies ranges from ridiculous to downright stupid.
Medical science has not given us conclusive answers to this question, it has only pointed us in some directions. Religious folks, as a means of not havign to face the obvious in that their religious text has it wrong have attempted to muddy the waters. Doing so by intentionally confusing the difference between same sex preference and sexual behavior.
In the end the religious arguments are built on nothing substantial, defy common sense and are a throwback to an era of intolerance.
posted by
gomedome
on November 15, 2008 at 10:48 AM
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Well Stated
posted by
mousehop
on November 14, 2008 at 5:42 PM
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Gome,
We don't get to choose who we love or are attracted to.
I think many people that are against it are afraid they may "catch it" ... ya know...since they will say there is a "choice" and what not.
If we allow same sex couples to get too cozy, God knows the rest of the population might just choose to be homosexual as well.
They are afraid of their own sexuality, I think. I don't see how anyone who is not could protest this issue so much.
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on November 14, 2008 at 4:11 PM
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exactly
posted by
ladychardonnay
on November 14, 2008 at 11:59 AM
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ladychardonnay - " - what do i care?" is actually a good point
Same sex marriage has been legal in Canada now for a few years and I can think of only one thing that has changed in this country because of it; we do not waste one iota of energy, money or time debating the issue any more. Other than that, the only thing that happens to a society that legalizes same sex marriage is that some members of that society are a little happier.
posted by
gomedome
on November 14, 2008 at 11:56 AM
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Ciel - Re: Yes!
Thanx for stopping in.
posted by
gomedome
on November 14, 2008 at 11:52 AM
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i think that just pure monogamy should be respected enough for two people to get married - what do i care?
posted by
ladychardonnay
on November 14, 2008 at 11:46 AM
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Yes!
I especially like your last paragraph.
posted by
Ciel
on November 14, 2008 at 11:34 AM
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