My outrage

[Isis-Astoroth]

I am so annoyed of the disrespect some people on this forum have towards others. Titles of threads such as 'is homosexuality destroying society' are not only offensive, but disrespectful and shouldn't be on here. Homosexuals are people too, and you can't just talk as though they're some kind of plague simply because you don't agree, and no amount of bible quoting can change that.

This isn't a thread discussing/debating the effect/morality of homosexuality, simply my expressed disgust.

 

[California Tim]

It's hard to condemn the title of the thread you mentioned unless you have a predisposed bias. How, for example, could you know by the title whether or not the author was a homosexual who wanted to rebut the idea that the lifestyle was wrong? All you see here are thread titles designed to grab attention, and start a discussion that interests a particular group. If you find one offensive, then simply avoid it I say.

 

[Bond Slave]

I am so annoyed of the disrespect some people on this forum have towards others. Titles of threads such as 'is homosexuality destroying society' are not only offensive, but disrespectful and shouldn't be on here. Homosexuals are people too, and you can't just talk as though they're some kind of plague simply because you don't agree, and no amount of bible quoting can change that.

This isn't a thread discussing/debating the effect/morality of homosexuality, simply my expressed disgust.

You'll get over it. I personally think homosexuality has a huge part in the moral decay of society.

 

[Isis-Astoroth]

I'm not just attacking the title of a thread (which I have read), i'm just speaking in general of the attitudes of many people on this forum, views of which I can't always avoid, and which I find offensive.

 

[Matt Never Existed]

You'll get over it. I personally think homosexuality has a huge part in the moral decay of society.

Funny, I think its people like you who are the cause of the 'moral decay' that you claim to see. All I see, though, is improvement and advancement.

I guess people should take off those 'religion' colored sunglasses they wear and see the world for what it is.

 

[California Tim]

I'm not just attacking the title of a thread (which I have read), i'm just speaking in general of the attitudes of many people on this forum, views of which I can't always avoid, and which I find offensive.

You may continue to find such things offensive (whether justifiably or not) and still remain to give a valuable contribution of your opinion. Unless you know the motive of those you've taken offense from, it might be a wiser approach to either overlook or simply ignore the offense and continue on as normal - if for no other reason than to lead by example and develop a solid reputation amongst your peers. Look at each as an opportunity to exercise your prudence and patience instead.

 

[A. believer]

I am so annoyed of the disrespect some people on this forum have towards others. Titles of threads such as 'is homosexuality destroying society' are not only offensive, but disrespectful and shouldn't be on here. Homosexuals are people too, and you can't just talk as though they're some kind of plague simply because you don't agree, and no amount of bible quoting can change that.

This isn't a thread discussing/debating the effect/morality of homosexuality, simply my expressed disgust.

And others (I among them) are offended by the flagrant rebellion against God I constantly witness by most of society (rebellion, I openly admit, I once practiced, myself, in spades, before God so graciously forgave me and changed my heart toward Him, and that I, to my shame, no doubt, still practice to a degree). But hey, to exist among others is to experience offenses by others. I don't think there's any way to avoid it, especially when we live amongst people holding to such vastly differing worldviews. But if words that offend you can be silenced on that basis, can we also silence words that offend me? Heh. What a silent world we'd live in.

 

[Isis-Astoroth]

Sometimes, I think silence would be an improvement.

 

[Bond Slave]

Funny, I think its people like you who are the cause of the 'moral decay' that you claim to see. All I see, though, is improvement and advancement.

I guess people should take off those 'religion' colored sunglasses they wear and see the world for what it is.

I don't expect you to see things my way since you are not a believer and thus your eyes have not been enlightened to these things. This is to be expected. It will make it so much easier for you to be duped completely when the Truth is taken out of the world.

 

[Matt Never Existed]

I don't expect you to be able see things any differently through darkened eyes. This is to be expected. It will make it so much easier for you to be duped completely when the Truth is taken out of the world.

Which truth? That some people are using bits and pieces of a book they claim to love, to justify their hatred of a group of people and their lack of respect for other humans? The truth that most people disregard almost all evidence shown to them, if it goes against a book they claim is 'infallible'? As man physically wrote all religious books, and it was pieced together by man, it is completely capable of including error.

Sorry, I guess my nice sugar-coating has finally fallen off.

(Or maybe you're referring to the truth that is in the Muslim faith, or maybe the Buddhist truths? Or what about the many, many pagan truths?)

 

[Matt Never Existed]

Isis, I'm sorry for going Off Topic.

I just get so caught up in the "Christian" agenda. ((If it goes against what we say, we must flame and get it closed.))

-Matt Never Existed

 

[praying]

Sometimes, I think silence would be an improvement.

Tis unfortunate but I agree.

 

[A. believer]

Sometimes, I think silence would be an improvement.

In many cases, you're probably right.

 

[hernyaccent]

You know what I have learned over time about those who find my life style to be nothing but negative and express their dislike in hateful or harsh ways- to just be nice to them. I struggle everyday with how I am going to wake up and be nice to christians but I try my best to do it by respecting and even socializing with them.

Two Wrong's Simply Don't Make A Right.
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It's funny because it scares them away eventually.

I also enjoy going ove and talking to them at homosexual protests. Asking them how they are and why they are protesting. ​

 

[E-beth]

You may have a point Isis...

Jesus Christ Himself walked among the sinners, let the unclean touch His perfect self. Yet many times the most pious among us would discount anything a person has to say based on his or her internet icon, religious affiliation, or private preferences. Almost like certain types are too dirty to be afforded dignity, compassion, or respect.

I take heart in the thought that my Lord loves us all equally, even if we do not.

 

[Shane Roach]

Sometimes, I think silence would be an improvement.

I know you said above that you could not always escape the opinions that make you angry, but it seems dubious to me to say that certain opinions make you angry, then to hang out at a place more or less guaranteed to be filled with such opinions, and then claim some sort of basis for being outraged.

I'm sure a significant number of people find your opinions offensive too. That's just life.

 

[Crusader_4_Christ]

I am so annoyed of the disrespect some people on this forum have towards others. Titles of threads such as 'is homosexuality destroying society' are not only offensive, but disrespectful and shouldn't be on here. Homosexuals are people too, and you can't just talk as though they're some kind of plague simply because you don't agree, and no amount of bible quoting can change that.

This isn't a thread discussing/debating the effect/morality of homosexuality, simply my expressed disgust.

Sometimes when you stand up for what is right you will have to Offend some people.

In fact if we make no effort to speak out against what is wrong for fear of being called "Disrespectful" that is our shame and cowardice.

Was Jesus being "respectful" when he called the Pharisees "You brood of vipers". Sometimes you just gotta tell the Truth.

 

[hernyaccent]

Was Jesus being "respectful" when he called the Pharisees "You brood of vipers". Sometimes you just gotta tell the Truth.

Notice the only people Jesus ever called anything negative were the self -rightous religious ( a member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law ) ?

 

[Crusader_4_Christ]

Notice the only people Jesus ever called anything negative were the self -rightous religious ( a member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law ) ?

Saying that speaking against Homosexuality is wrong is self-righteous. Because it comes from a human standard. The Bible condemns homosexuality and as Christians so should we.

 

[hernyaccent]

Saying that speaking against Homosexuality is wrong is self-righteous. Because it comes from a human standard. The Bible condemns homosexuality and as Christians so should we.

I never said saying something is wrong is self righteous the motives of some for saing homosexuality is wrong is self-righteous in some. I respect the opinions of others. I also know one thing about Jesus and it's that he represented love and instead of protesting and telling sinners they were wrong he mingled with them and showed them love which made them very interested in his father were as the christians who taught his father word wrong were the ones he didn't seem to like.

Personal Experience : People protesting and telling me I am wrong isn't going to make me any more or less christians.