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It may actually be more closer to love than you think. By condoning it, I'd be remiss in my duty as a Christian to practice my beliefs and uphold them. If even one person sees the error of their ways because of this, it would be worth it. It's "tough love" in a way.It may not be hate but is not far from it.
I thought the children of alcoholics were more likely than them? I believe that children who grow up with responsible drinkers are less likely to abuse alcohol than both of them, though.Actually quite the opposite is true they have found that those most likely to abuse alcohol are those that do not grow up with it as a normal part of life.
They have the same right as me - to marry someone of the opposite sex. Whether they want to act on that right or not is up to them.I don't agree that you should be able to dictate to them how to live their lives and what rights they are afforded in the country they have just as much right to be in as you.
Being exposed to drinking a lot, being encouraged to try drinking, desensitization to alcohol in general, acceptance of having a casual drink as okay and normal, access to alcohol in the home, etc.
Contribute to them becoming an alcoholic, along with a genetic pre-disposition.None of which would "make" anyone an alcoholic.
A heavy drinker, "life" of the party maybe, but alcoholic, Uh uh.
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They have the same right as me - to marry someone of the opposite sex. Whether they want to act on that right or not is up to them.
They have the same right as me - to marry someone of the opposite sex. Whether they want to act on that right or not is up to them.
Same thing.Mine was more on the lines of morals and beliefs, not getting all sentimental and crying.
The point is, it's not discrimination. The black/white thing was racial. This is a basic definition of marriage - a man and a woman. It's not discriminating against anyone. It's a right that you can choose not to take advantage of.I HATE this argument more than anything else any of your side comes up with. The blacks could marry other blacks, what was their problem?! They should have just been happy and shut up, oh, and sat at the back of the bus because I NEED MY FRONT SEAT I AM MORE IMPORTANT.
The point is, it's not discrimination. The black/white thing was racial. This is a basic definition of marriage - a man and a woman. It's not discriminating against anyone. It's a right that you can choose not to take advantage of.
They have the same right as me - to marry someone of the opposite sex. Whether they want to act on that right or not is up to them.
Again, Ollie, what verse?
No, because there was never any argument that being black was a choice. There are many people who believe that being gay is a choice, and their decision to oppose gay marriage is based partly on that. So it's not the same.The "basic definition of marriage" used to be "a man and a woman of the same race."
I'm sorry, but it's exactly the same; the anti-homosexual marriage arguments are even identical to the anti-interracial marriage arguments.
Have you read Song of Solomon?Hmmm ...while I'm sure that Ollie will speak for himself when he comes online I can only assume that he means that 'heterosexuality' is generally only referenced in the Bible in a 'no-no' manner ...i.e. in regard to sexual sins. It never seems to actually 'promote' heterosexuality in a positive way per se.
They are not allowed to legally marry the consenting adult they love - but you will be able to, because you are straight.They have the same right as me - to marry someone of the opposite sex. Whether they want to act on that right or not is up to them.
A man and woman marriage on its own can produce a family - a homosexual one cannot. This is the basis of the marriage concept. It would be very hard to weed out those marrying but not planning on children, so it is open to all man-woman relationships. Marriage is based on family more than on love, traditionally anyway.They are not allowed to legally marry the consenting adult they love - but you will be able to, because you are straight.
When Christianity was illegal, in Rome while the Gospels were being written, everyone had the "same right" to worship any Roman gods (or those adopted into the Roman pantheon at different points) and the Caesar (by law).
I feel it is unfair to offer legal benefits to pairs of consenting adults if they are male/female but not if they are the same gender. I think it is wrong to purposely exclude same sex couples from getting marriage benefits.
If someone believes that homosexuality is "sinful" (which I do not), then they should refrain from getting involved with anyone of their own gender. But I don't think that it is right (or constitutional) for people to be trying to outlaw something simply because of their religious beliefs, and with no valid ethical theory backing it.
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