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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]What a terrible leap at logic. But you get points for trying.

I don't agree with homosexuality...I think it is unnatural and a perversion. I also believe it is a sin. HOWEVER, Christians are charged with hating the sin, but loving the sinner. Jesus Christ reached out to SINNERS, not believers. So, while I don't have to agree with your sin, I do have to love you as a person.

Everything is not so black and white. Like it or not, this isn't an either/or situation. [/quote]

Please point out the logical fallacy.

You left something out - hate the sin, love the sinner - but what about enacting laws that prejudice the sinner?  What is the churche's position on that?

And I think you'e confused about the definition of bigotry - it has nothing to do with hatred (although there is often a lot of overlap). - a bogot is, "a person who is intolerant of any ideas other than his or her own, esp on religion, politics, or race."  That intolerance manifested itself most recently in NC.

Finally, in all your platitudes about Christianity (I notice you left out tolerance), you never addressed WHY holdign those attitudes isn't bigoted.  [/quote]

Your post is the problem with some people.

Why is it necessary for Christians (or any religion for that matter because Judaism and Islam condemns homosexuality) to [b]accept [/b]homosexuality? [b]Is it not enough that some Christians don't agree with it, but still respect your right to pursue happiness? 
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I can't speak about Christians who don't support gay marriage because I am not one of them. Every person has their own reasons for why they do/don't support a particular issue. Being Christian does not make you of the same mindset of other Christians on all issues.

I believe in the Bible's stance on homosexuality. Period...there is no room for negotiation on this point. BUT, this is my personal belief system and I recognize that my personal beliefs shouldn't dictate another person's right to liberty.

I'm really not sure why you are persisting in arguing with me on this issue. I am not one of the anti-gay marriage Christian people that you are thirsting to argue with. [/quote]

I'm not the PP you're arguing with but this is where the paths do not cross. What this thread is about is a bunch of people who did the exact opposite. If people just sat around and held onto their beliefs, whatever, fine, I probably won't like you very much but you don't infringe on me and my rights. That's not what happened here. People got off their couches and went to a voting booth and cast a ballot that said the exact opposite of what you said here. That's what people are upset about. What you wrote is just a red herring. It didn't happen here. They categorically disrespected the rights of gay people to pursue happiness. [/quote]

This is what you fail to realize...the people who voted to ban gay marriage don't hold my same viewpoints. Remember that whole thing about people having different viewpoints?

So, while I don't agree with gay marriage, I would support it in a vote. Some people won't support it at all....I wouldn't have if you asked me a few months ago. Do you think all Christians should/do think alike? I can assure you that they don't.....and this is a shame for many different reasons.

Although I don't agree with those who voted the way they did in NC, I respect their decision to vote based on their own personal beliefs and opinions. I hope there comes a time when people can separate their religious beliefs (whatever the religion) from decisions that will negatively affect others. [/quote]

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