January 27, 2011
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gays
I’m opening a can of worms. I was asked what my view on gays was. I responded that I believe that sex inside of marriage between a man and woman is what the Bible teaches and that I have a Biblical view. The person who asked me quickly assumed by my statement that I was against gays. I wondered about that. The definition of against is: in opposition of or hostility to. I know people that are gay and I’ve accepted them into my life and my church. I don’t consider myself hostile to gays. I just don’t agree with them. I don’t agree with the Muslem belief but I’m not agaisnt them.
Can you disagree with someone and still not be agaisnt them?
(I’m not wanting comments on whether you agree with homosexuality or not.)
I am dogmatic when it comes to my belief on marriage.
Comments (17)
Apparently not any more. The only group left that it is acceptable to discriminate against is Christian. Everyone else can have an opinion on everything. We are a bigot when we share ours. Go figure!
You can. The only way that it would be in the wrong nature is if you were to limit their rights simply because they are gay. It would be the same if someone want to take away your right simply because you were male. I don’t agree with a lot of what Christians believe, but I certainly don’t act hostile around them.
I am the same way. I can be against the belief or the lifestyle but not against the person. Its weird in a way but that is just the way I am.
Just to be clear, you stated, “sex outside of marriage between a man and woman is what the Bible teaches.” I think you meant to say inside of marriage!
You most certainly can. You can disagree without hate and you can disagree without being against gays. And, should you choose to, you can even disagree with hatred and be hostile towards them!
And on the flip side, I can disagree with you without hatred. I can disagree with you without being against you. And, should I choose to, I can disagree, hate, and be hostile towards Christians like yourself.
Just as you have accepted gays into your life and church, I have accepted Christians into my life, as friends, even best friends. Despite the fact that I might disagree Christian morality.
But the moment either one of us infringes on each others rights? Well, that is where the line is drawn.
Just as you would not want me to take away your right to do something for being a Christian, a gay person would not want you to take away their right to do something for being gay.
Just my opinion.
Well, I think so. You don’t have to agree with everything a person does, but that doesn’t mean you are against them.
Yes,you most definitely can. Just b/c you disagree with the lifestyle, doesn’t’ mean you don’t like/are hostile toward/etc. with the person. I believe what the Bible teaches that sex should be in a married man/female relationship . But I have some gay friends. They know that I disagree with the lifestyle, but that I like them. We have an amicable and friendly relationship. I’m dogmatic about my Christian beliefs as well.
@Kowpatty - That was the point I was trying to raise. You are so right.
@laytexduckie - I believe someone would be taking away my rights if the definition of marriage is changed.
@looking_inside_me - Thanks for the comment
@IChron15_16 - Thank you - I made the correction.
@GYOTAP - Thanks for your comment. It’s a tough subject.
@Shining_Garnet - Thanks
@stephensmustang - I think most Christians are as you say, but the media wants to portray Christians as being against gays.
It’s not a matter of agreeing with homosexuality. That’s like saying do you agree with black people. EVERY gay person I know, knew they were gay at a young age, does not feel it’s about sex, it’s about who they love and are attracted to spiritually, sexually, emotionally. They connect with the same sex in the same way we connect with the opposite sex. I think the bible is used as an excuse to make blanket statements without really reading the bible fully, not picking and choosing what applies and doesn’t. Really studying the bible and also the different sciences and then make an real, informed decision on what homosexuality actually is. But many, not saying you, although it seems to be the case Christians, make statements like yours which imply homosexuals have a choice. They don’t.
@Randy7777 -
The question then would be what makes one person’s rights more important than the other. As Americans, we are all entitled to the same inalienable rights and are created equal.
@momofjenmatt - We’ll have to agree to disagree on the choice part.