Men in dresses against men marrying each other
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Richard MacCutchan wrote:
well, they're personal.
Then what's the point of having them?
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von BraunTo keep you guessing. :laugh:
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Several people are responding with the opinion of "who gives them the right to tell people what to do?" And that is fine. However, where do we draw the line? There was a point in history where if you told people that one day men would be able to marry each other you would have been laughed at and banished from your village. So, what happens when the popular voice starts to say that killing another person is OK? Sounds absurd now but what if? So, what is wrong with a religious organization standing up for what it believes? Separation of church and state meant that the state should not mandate a specific religion. It does not mean church cannot publicize opinion to the state.
ryanb31 wrote:
So, what happens when the popular voice starts to say that killing another person is OK?
Nonsense. One could state as well - what happens when the popular voice starts to advocate that the church and only the church is allowed to dictate all laws? And contrary to your example there are already societies that allow the church to do just that.
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1. What makes you think homosexuality is not a choice? 2. You say that homosexuality is a "response to evolution." Homosexuality, if followed by all, would mean the end of the human race so how can that be considered evolution? Are you suggesting evolution is intentionally killing us off? Maybe you meant it as humor, like the Darwin awards or something. 3. What definition of "hate" are you using? I hate to do my homework or extreme hostility?
ryanb31 wrote:
1. What makes you think homosexuality is not a choice?
What about pedophile priests, priests that cover it up, and religious dictates specifying rules to minimize damage from that? Choice right?
ryanb31 wrote:
You say that homosexuality is a "response to evolution." Homosexuality, if followed by all, would mean the end of the human race so how can that be considered evolution?
Utter nonsense. First, there are many instances of homosexual behavior in other species and they aren't extinct. Second, absolutely no one is claiming anything at all about making it universal. Third, a significant reduction in the worlds population would solve a vast number of problems.
ryanb31 wrote:
Are you suggesting evolution is intentionally killing us off?
I would guess that you do not understand evolution, the animal kingdom nor do you have a scientific via of humanity (thus your take on evolution in regards to that is hypocritical.)
ryanb31 wrote:
3. What definition of "hate" are you using? I hate to do my homework or extreme hostility?
How about execution? Or 20 years in prison? Those are in fact some possible state sanctioned results of homosexuality in some places. I suspect as well that there would be some extreme 'hostile' reactions to you expressing your religion in general way if you chose to express it openly in certain parts of the world. Might as well note that in some parts of the world 'homework' for certain segments of the population would likely be met with 'hostile' result as well. But hey all of that is perfectly ok with you right?
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ryanb31 wrote:
1. What makes you think homosexuality is not a choice?
What about pedophile priests, priests that cover it up, and religious dictates specifying rules to minimize damage from that? Choice right?
ryanb31 wrote:
You say that homosexuality is a "response to evolution." Homosexuality, if followed by all, would mean the end of the human race so how can that be considered evolution?
Utter nonsense. First, there are many instances of homosexual behavior in other species and they aren't extinct. Second, absolutely no one is claiming anything at all about making it universal. Third, a significant reduction in the worlds population would solve a vast number of problems.
ryanb31 wrote:
Are you suggesting evolution is intentionally killing us off?
I would guess that you do not understand evolution, the animal kingdom nor do you have a scientific via of humanity (thus your take on evolution in regards to that is hypocritical.)
ryanb31 wrote:
3. What definition of "hate" are you using? I hate to do my homework or extreme hostility?
How about execution? Or 20 years in prison? Those are in fact some possible state sanctioned results of homosexuality in some places. I suspect as well that there would be some extreme 'hostile' reactions to you expressing your religion in general way if you chose to express it openly in certain parts of the world. Might as well note that in some parts of the world 'homework' for certain segments of the population would likely be met with 'hostile' result as well. But hey all of that is perfectly ok with you right?
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Freedom of thought and life, without church intervention
It sounds like you are saying the church (I don't care which) is not allowed to share its beliefs. Your own beliefs come from many different sources: news, friends, experiences, personal pondering moments, church, school, books, movies, media, etc, etc. So, why are you trying to take the church out of that list? Why are they not allowed to try and influence people?
ryanb31 wrote:
Why are they not allowed to try and influence people?
Because I do not want your church telling me how to live my life. When you go to church they clergy are allowed to tell you how to live your life. Your church. Your life. Not mine. Other than that your examples are not analogous.
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ryanb31 wrote:
Why are they not allowed to try and influence people?
Because I do not want your church telling me how to live my life. When you go to church they clergy are allowed to tell you how to live your life. Your church. Your life. Not mine. Other than that your examples are not analogous.
The media tell you how to live. School teaches you how to live. Your neighbors influence you how to live. Your government tells you how to live. Athletes tell you how to live. Actors tell you how to live. I could go on and on. The church is no different. Listen if you want to, don't if you don't. It's that simple.
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Depends what kind of opinion it is.. you don't need to justify your preference for sweet candy or whatever, but if you start having "opinions about facts" then that's a problem.
depends on what you consider a "fact". Some things people consider "facts" are just theories or themselves deeply held opinions.
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun -
LOL. It's your choice to care or not. Just my opinion that you should care, if you believe God exists.
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun -
LOL. It's your choice to care or not. Just my opinion that you should care, if you believe God exists.
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun -
depends on what you consider a "fact". Some things people consider "facts" are just theories or themselves deeply held opinions.
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun -
Well, because he's your father, he loves you and wants the best for you, and if you believe in God, you love him in return. We obey our earthly fathers (and care what their opinions are) for much the same reasons.
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun -
Well, because he's your father, he loves you and wants the best for you, and if you believe in God, you love him in return. We obey our earthly fathers (and care what their opinions are) for much the same reasons.
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun -
I can have valid doubts as to whether something is a fact or not, can't I? Isn't that an opinion about a "fact?" Some people believe in God and consider his existence a fact. Some do not believe in God an consider other peoples belief in his existence (factness) an opinion (to be kind).
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun -
LOL. Good answer.
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun -
The media tell you how to live. School teaches you how to live. Your neighbors influence you how to live. Your government tells you how to live. Athletes tell you how to live. Actors tell you how to live. I could go on and on. The church is no different. Listen if you want to, don't if you don't. It's that simple.
ryanb31 wrote:
The media tell you how to live
Nope. The vast majority of media is directed at entertainment. Unless perhaps you base your life on what celebrities are doing.
ryanb31 wrote:
School teaches you how to live
Nope. In many cases teachers are specifically forbidden to teach topics that will impact adults.
ryanb31 wrote:
Your neighbors influence you how to live.
Not in the slightest.
ryanb31 wrote:
Your government tells you how to live.
To some extent. But at least where I live a great deal of my life has nothing to do with governments.
ryanb31 wrote:
Athletes tell you how to live. Actors tell you how to live.
Not me they don't.
ryanb31 wrote:
I could go on and on.
...presenting false analogies.
ryanb31 wrote:
The church is no different. Listen if you want to, don't if you don't. It's that simple.
Quite a bit different when your church, which I do not attend, decides that they should enforce their rules on non-members including me. Similar to, and based on your analogy, if Tom Cruise insisted that everyone should be required to joing the church of Scientology.
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I can have valid doubts as to whether something is a fact or not, can't I? Isn't that an opinion about a "fact?" Some people believe in God and consider his existence a fact. Some do not believe in God an consider other peoples belief in his existence (factness) an opinion (to be kind).
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von BraunWell it gets sort of complicated down that road. Facts are only supposed to be "actual truths" (by definition), but that's not always known. In those cases, it's not considered a fact (yet). But sometimes things aren't really known yet but we think they are, and things get messy. Supposed facts may later turn out to be non-facts (eg the general applicability of Newtons laws). Messy. And that is also why yes, you may have valid doubts as to whether something is a fact or not. But invalid doubts (eg unjustified opinions)? Sorry, no. That is to say, think what you want, but invalid doubts do not make very good arguments.
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Well it gets sort of complicated down that road. Facts are only supposed to be "actual truths" (by definition), but that's not always known. In those cases, it's not considered a fact (yet). But sometimes things aren't really known yet but we think they are, and things get messy. Supposed facts may later turn out to be non-facts (eg the general applicability of Newtons laws). Messy. And that is also why yes, you may have valid doubts as to whether something is a fact or not. But invalid doubts (eg unjustified opinions)? Sorry, no. That is to say, think what you want, but invalid doubts do not make very good arguments.
harold aptroot wrote:
invalid doubts do not make very good arguments.
True, but then it may just be your opinion that any given doubt is invalid. And so, we go in circles.
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun -
harold aptroot wrote:
invalid doubts do not make very good arguments.
True, but then it may just be your opinion that any given doubt is invalid. And so, we go in circles.
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun