Read Your Bible I have read, watched and heard many different arguments about the right and wrong of homosexuality. I"m from a religious middle class family, and I have mostly middle class views. From my upbringing and ... marriages, the most common opposition is that the gay community is anti-God. As for myself, I"m not very church going and I don't know the bible all that well, so if someone tells me homosexuality is against the bible I have no source to tell me other wise. Peter Gomes" argument is quite an eye opener. It takes him a while to get into his ... the biblical citations that a...

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... institutions are different from each other why do religious institutions refuse to acknowledge a civil institution? Simple, it's all based upon how the bible is interpreted. In an essay by Welton Gaddy she claims that, " Those who claim to take every word in every passage of the ... Bible literally declare that the Abraham-centered narrative in Genesis 19 condemns homosexuality" (http://www.interfaithalliance.org/). She then goes on saying that ... scripture in a different mindset they would interpret it as a passage about hospitality and not homosexuality. If someone against same-sex ...

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... blood relationships and using violence against parents were considered to be more offensive. Christianity contributes the most the homophobia and gay right opponents. Christianity itself and what they believe in, Bible, is the largest areas where incorrect assumptions occur so that the fanatics can preach against the minority people. Most fanatics believe that Christianity thinks of homosexuality as a sin. However, most ... proponent scholars say that those two lines must be understood in context. Furthermore the fundamentalist Christians rarely follow the laws in the Old Testament. The...

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... which members have to abide by. For instance in the Christian community homosexuality is seen as a sin by the laws set forth in the bible. But "Our misunderstanding of sexual orientation as we know it today did not exist 50 years ago, much less in biblical times. Only in ... treated equally and be respected as brothers. Religions receive their interpretations of this hatred for homosexual by God from their Bibles but every Bible has been changed and translated in many different languages therefore allowing for error. If the religious community followed every rule and law in ... their bi...

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... none? According to , an openly homosexual male, "If you look at the biggest disagreements about gay rights and marriage, where do the problems stem from? The answer is the Bible." ***** feels that the bible is a "history book" and that marriage should be a "unity between two people who love one another," without regards to sexual orientation. I myself was raised in a Christian home. My ... own church. One thing I can say about him was that he never preached about sexual orientation. My father was proud of his openly gay son. Regarding the verses in the bible that state homosexuality is ...

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... 1992 and 1994 a total of 26 homosexuals were victims of hate crimes and another 165 were murdered. Such acts are justified on the basis that the Bible condemns homosexuality. This is sheer hypocrisy, since that same Bible condemns fornication, lying, stealing and murder. It even says that if a man fails to provide for his family, it would be better for him to ... renounce the faith. Some persons fail to adhere to that portion of the Bible and abandon their families. Yet, they hold fast against homosexuality, with no thought that ... all sins are equal and that the Bible condemns all si...

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... "Homosexuality being an abomination against God" and "Homosexuality is a sin" are still believed by many "so called" devout Christians, but can not be effectively backed up with any proof. The Bible is used as the backbone of information for many religions, but according to many professors who teach religion classes all over the United States, all have the common belief that ... the "Bible has been translated numerous times over the years, the chosen books for the bible have always been one sided and certain books have been put in because of what the chosen scholars thought what would b...

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... Legalizing homosexual marriage will lead to criminalizing Judeo-Christian speech. If you say the homosexual behavior is immoral and sinful - even to quote the Holy Bible - it will be a criminal offense as it is in Canada today. The suppression of free speech is next on the homosexual agenda. By ... his rationalization, are people who speak out against the Bible or the Christian faith committing a crime because they are infringing on the right to practice any religion? I would hate to tell Bowden this, ... Judeo-Christian values. The sanctity of marriage was supported by laws - until now....

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... homosexual lifestyle is acceptable in today's society, and if gays should enjoy all the same rights as regular people do. For most Christians, in the Bible God demonstrates his dislike for the homosexuals, and we use that as our main reason for the argument for being gay. Homosexuals are also human ... the city surrounded the house to seek the angels in a sexual way, so God made the men blind and later destroyed the city. Although the bible it states how homosexuality will not be tolerated in Christian life. In the book of Leviticus it shows the no acceptance towards homosexuality. Chap...

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... . Catholics call same-sex marriages "a destructive development for society." But the only destructive thing about this society is people's' actions against same-sex. It is said in the bible "If a man lies with a male as he lies with a woman, both have committed an abomination. They shall surely be put to death. Their blood shall be upon them." ... a sin. But everyone commits a sin every day. Some churches support same-sex marriages. Some church goers believe there is no prohibition of homosexuality in the bible, that God never condemned homosexuality. To tell a homosexual that the bi...

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... Christian religion, the thought of being gay is considered sinful. Many religious people believe that homosexuality was and is not God's design for people. There are many places in the Bible where God says, "Man, do not lay with a man as with a woman" (Leviticus 20:13). This is basically saying, do not have sexual relations with that of the same sex ... because it is a sin. But nowhere in the Bible does it say it is a sin to be gay without having any sexual action. This is the misinterpretation of the Christian Bible. Most conservative Christians believe this and look over the fact that...

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... or natural for heterosexuals. Heterosexuals often have strong feelings of revulsion towards the idea, and therefore it is to be considered morally wrong. Many people may just agree with the bible and their religion or go by the values they were taught growing up, believing it is right to not be open to new ways and accept the unnaturalness of homosexuality ... . I have never been to church nor have I ever had a religion, and honestly, have never opened up a bible in all of my life. Therefore I do not look to the bible for answers, and perhaps never will. I will continue as I always have,...

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... referring to marriage between same-sex couples. Marriage is a very meaningful action when it comes to religion, and it shouldn't be taken lightly. Today I will be telling you about the Bible verses that refer to gay marriage, important people in the political world's point of view on this issue, and the effects same-sex marriage will have on the country. Gay ... marriages are morally wrong, and I think that this issue needs to be taken seriously. According to the Bible, the issue of same-sex relationships was addressed several times. God decided that Adam needed a "helper." Some transla...

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... be so accepting. I would have to say that I am opposed same sex marriage. I believe that marriage should be between a man and a woman and that is what is stated in the Bible. I am comfortable with homosexuality and I believe that they should be able to have civil unions but coming from a strong Catholic family, marriage is something that I can just not agree with ... my opinion. Most religions consider homosexuality a sin. Virtually every religion in the world, including all the major ones in this country, considers homosexuality unacceptable. It is stated right in the Bible that the de...

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... , men and women who engage in same-sex relationships are frowned upon and given names like "fags", "queers" and "dykes". This is discrimination, and it's wrong. In a world where the Bible doesn't have nearly the impact that it used to, why should we base the argument on legalizing same-sex marriages on the biblical foundation that "The ... Bible would think this is wrong" I'm catholic and I go to church every Sunday, but I don't see what the big deal is. So what if two men are attracted to each other, ... are just like the rest of us. They share the same feelings, the same hopes, and t...

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The English common law states that a marriage is a contract between a man and a woman to become husband and wife. Furthermore, the bible states that a marriage is between a man and a woman who love each other coming together to become one flesh. Marriage is a traditional institution that has existed in society for thousands of ... their classmates, depriving them of a traditional family unit and giving them more reason to question societies many traditions. Same sex marriage compromise the religious teachings of the Catholic Church. The bible states that marriage is meant for procreation. By...

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... homosexuality. Many religious followers disagree and look down upon the gay community. They believe it is unnatural and that the individuals who are gay are going against God and the bible. The Presbyterian Church is biased against homosexuality. Gay and lesbian people do not have the right to uphold certain positions in the church. This means they are not allowed to ... begin to look down on them making the church and uncomfortable atmosphere. However, other denominations such as Episcopal, Quaker, and Unitarian share different views on homosexuality. Their interpretation of the bible ...

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... just. Society cannot determine what is moral or immoral just as religion cannot either. Mohr explains by proving that people take what they want out of religion and specifically the bible and use it to show that homosexuality is immoral and wrong. He writes "Do ministers who cite what they take to be condemnations of homosexuality in Leviticus maintain in ... their lives all the hygienic and dietary laws of Leviticus?" Mohr believes that society's dislike of homosexuality is being used to interpret the bible rather than give ground to the condemnations of homosexuality. Another argument...

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... today. The legality of same sex marriage should be completely separate from personal moral disapproval (Wolfson). The right for gays to marry should not be determined with arguments from the bible or personal disagreements. The view that "traditional marriage" is between a man and woman is not a strong enough argument enough to deny citizens of their right to marry others ... of the same sex. The rights of the citizens of the United States are not determined by the Christian bible. People tend to get confused with the fact that our government is not based on the Christian religion and t...

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... be simply one more variation, yet until recently, same-sex couples could not marry anywhere in the world. In the Bible, specifically in the book of Leviticus, it states that homosexual behavior in unacceptable. Jesus declares the following points in the Bible. "Heterosexual gender is a divine creation. Heterosexual marriage is a divine institution. Heterosexual fidelity is the divine intention." A homosexual connection is a breach ... ...

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... we did on occasion; rather it was standard or a routine we followed. Ever since I can remember we attended an independent Baptist church. In Sunday school I was taught a verse in the Bible found in the book of John, chapter three, verse sixteen. It reads, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in Him ... one is there own prerogative but whether or not I believe in it is a whole other story. I do not believe it is right for someone to be homosexual or lesbian. The bible says in Leviticus 18:22. "Do not lie with a man as one lies with a wom...

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... cannot be Christians, and I ask why. They will answer back that it's because they live in a constantly sinful lifestyle and the Bible says being gay is wrong. To this I say, don't we live in a constantly sinful lifestyle and doesn't the Bible say not to live in sin? Though this is true, this does not rationalize it, or make it ok. The second ... ...

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... were put on the children so they were unable to touch their body parts. The idea that homosexuals are condemned by God in the Bible is addressed also by Corvino in his book. He says that the Bible can provide ultimate rationalization for those people who want to condemn homosexuality (Corvino 81). Any Christian religion believes in love thy neighbor as thyself ... ...

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... of same-sex marriages cause both political and social issues, it also causes a religious issue. Many church groups have protested homosexual activities due to extreme condemnation of it in the Bible. The Bible states, "do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable (Leviticus 20:13)." Politically, the responsibility of the Constitution is not necessarily to make everyone ... ...

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... regard for the cultural context or literary genre of the passages invoked, from the ground of religious faith which is the bible. Doing this might cost them to lose the credibility of the claim, for like the ones in the bible, stories that are so old, so very ancient are always true, but they aren't always correctly noted down and explained. In ... ...

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