The Democratic Safe House

[stamperben]

very true and I have nothing to say about others they are free to do as they will. Marriage is between a man and a woman and God, you just need to say vows in front of God you dont really need a license unless you want the state to recognize it as a legal marriage

Marriage is between two who love each other. Period.
Do you have a state issued license?

 

[psalms 91]

Yes, I do but we said our vows before God long before we decided to get a license

 

[stamperben]

Yes, I do

If marriage is between a man, woman and god as you said, why include the state?

 

[Hetta]

They are closing threads about SSM/today's ruling, so let's not get this thread closed.

 

[Hetta]

I didn't marry in a church, btw. But I'm still just as married.

 

[stamperben]

I didn't marry in a church, btw. But I'm still just as married.

Me too. Lovely setting at the riverside.

 

[psalms 91]

The state is included if you want it to be recognized for tax purposes as well as other legal issues

 

[stamperben]

The state is included if you want it to be recognized for tax purposes as well as other legal issues

So it IS about more than just religion, it's about state benefits too. Just like gays have now. Welcome to the world.

 

[DaisyDay]

The Unitarian Church has long welcomed odd couples. For a long time, it was the only church where a Catholic and a Jew could marry each other.

 

[stamperben]

Found a great quote on a business related blog...

I can't understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I'm frightened of the old ones. John Cage
​

Very fitting for today.

 

[Hetta]

Good one! I'm scared of scared people. They're more often the ones with the guns, and the shaky finger on the trigger.

 

[stamperben]

Good one! I'm scared of scared people. They're more often the ones with the guns, and the shaky finger on the trigger.

I'm pretty sure even the rednecks of Alabama don't all carry guns. Some, sure, but to be afraid of people lessens your chances of changing minds. Minds will change first, then the hearts will follow.

 

[JustOneWay]

Over the years here at CF, I have read many stories of how Christians around the world are being persecuted, murdered, and their churches burned down.

Today it is happening in America to the black community Christians....and from them I hear defense of a heritage and a symbol over the attacks on black Christians.

incredible

 

[JustOneWay]

More ignorance....


Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin (R)

“You know, there are three branches of our government. You have the Supreme Court, the legislative branch and the people, the people and their ability to vote. So I’m hoping that we can address this issue in the legislative session and let the people of Oklahoma decide,”

http://kfor.com/2015/07/09/oklahoma...nches-of-government-and-the-ten-commandments/

 

[psalms 91]

About time someone had the guts to stand up and say it. The ten commandments should not be removed period

 

[FreeinChrist]

More ignorance....


Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin (R)

http://kfor.com/2015/07/09/oklahoma...nches-of-government-and-the-ten-commandments/

Sad that a governor doesn't even know the three branches of the government (legislative which is congress, executive which is the president, and judicial which is the Supreme Court) and that the people cannot overrule the Supreme Court.

 

[JustOneWay]

About time someone had the guts to stand up and say it. The ten commandments should not be removed period

I guess you missed the entire point there, didn't you?

Legislative, Judicial and Executive. The Governor doesn't seem to understand that. I could care less if they want the 10 Commandments or not. I won't go near Oklahoma.

 

[JustOneWay]

Sad that a governor doesn't even know the three branches of the government (legislative which is congress, executive which is the president, and judicial which is the Supreme Court) and that the people cannot overrule the Supreme Court.

Indeed. I would like to give her the benefit of a doubt. Perhaps she was just confused?

She left out her own branch.

 

[stamperben]

Can I be honest here? I often times wonder why I continue to post here. I can feel sickened and depressed by much of what I read here, and I can also feel elated by many of the responses to what makes me feel badly. This place is my main forums outlet. And because of that when I peruse the headlines and stories I come up with the thought "I just HAVE to share this!" I know I can rile up a bunch of people, and I know I can let some information out to those to who it does some good.

So I continue on, sometimes hot, sometimes cold. Am I alone in feeling this way?

 

[FreeinChrist]

Maybe this will perk you up - it did me!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry...9e2e4b0912a332c2c09?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000592

Additionally, Arpaio's office will be banned from retaliating against people who criticize him or his department. He will also have to make sure that inmates who cannot speak English have access to bilingual staff, interpretation services and Spanish-language translations of written policies in jail. All vital announcements must be made in both Spanish and English under the agreement.

Jail employees also will be prohibited from "demeaning inmates or acting disparagingly against any inmate" regardless of their age, nationality, religious beliefs, race, gender, culture, sexual orientation, veteran status, ancestry or disability.