Date: 7/28/2003 4:27:00 PM
From Authorid: 16671
You sound like me, so whats the answer?  |
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Date: 7/28/2003 4:29:00 PM
From Authorid: 16671
And why is this posted twice?LOL |
Date: 7/28/2003 4:39:00 PM
From Authorid: 53689
Not at all..you can have your religious views and not impose them on others. It's the respectful thing to do..not expect others to live by your religious rules. I have respect for those that understand that not all live by Christian code of ethics.  |
Date: 7/28/2003 5:13:00 PM
From Authorid: 23796
Alot of people feel conflicted over their countries beliefs and spiritual beliefs. It's normal.  |
Date: 7/28/2003 6:21:00 PM
From Authorid: 3321
No, you just have the ability, as I do, to separate your religion from your politics and see the big picture as opposed to the small religious push on others that is never going to happen...  |
Date: 7/28/2003 7:10:00 PM
From Authorid: 55967
Two things: Motivation behind thought or action is what REALLY counts. Two people can have the exact thought or commit the exact action with two completely different motives for doing so, thus separating the meaning of the 2 thoughts or the 2 actions. You have your thoughts on this based on your own motive, thus your own meaning. You accept the judgment based on your own perception of religion and the government. That is perfectly fine. Secondly, God is all about the individual, and is NOT about governments. Therefore, I think it is wrong to make earthly laws to hinder freedom based on God's Will from a secular government. God wants us to follow Him. To make such laws will encourage people to act and follow in accordance to other people's views, even if it is God's Will. God lives in the heart and wants people to recognize Him there. To make such freedom-taking laws either based or not based on the Bible is to create an obedience to a secular government and take it away from God. So yea, I agree with you and your motives. Did that make sense to you? lol.  |
Date: 7/28/2003 10:16:00 PM
From Authorid: 34487
I guess I'm confused too because I agree with you.   |
Date: 7/29/2003 7:00:00 AM
From Authorid: 10915
I feel that I can be spiritually opposed to something, but respect it governmentally wised.  |
Date: 7/29/2003 9:54:00 AM
From Authorid: 54987
Well in a sense you are yes. However, what you are doing is saying that your personal beliefs are yours and that it should not be forced upon people who do not share your beliefs. I am a bit ambivalent about same sex marriage... I'm not sure why... it's not religion ... it just doesn't feel right to me. I don't know if it is still the case now, but apparently I was told that a preacher, or priest can refuse to marry a couple if one, or both of them are unable to have children. I don't think that they do refuse in most cases, but the option is there to refuse. I would only get married if I wanted to have children with someone ... otherwise why bother? It is well known that gays (men in particular) are promiscuous, so marriage would just be a great occasion to go all camp in outrageous wedding dresses. Maybe it's a remnant of my Christian upbringing, but I still hold marriage to be a solemn undertaking. I'm probably gonna get it in the neck from you guys, but ok so stone me. But at the end of the day I believe in equality for all people.  |
Date: 7/29/2003 5:32:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 52140
*throws stone at Koolade's neck* DIE, HERETIC! just kidding  |
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Date: 7/29/2003 5:33:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 52140
I wrote that cuz of this *I'm probably gonna get it in the neck from you guys, but ok so stone me.* It was a JOKE! |
