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exUte · 10-26-2008, 02:38 PM

ordained of God, much like one man, one woman marriages?

If it isn't, why shouldn't those people who believe in a God, use every means (within the law) to defeat the notion of changing the definition of what marriage is?

All-American · 10-26-2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by exUte

ordained of God, much like one man, one woman marriages?

If it isn't, why shouldn't those people who believe in a God, use every means (within the law) to defeat the notion of changing the definition of what marriage is?

How many activities are NOT ordained of God against which we nevertheless do not wish to legislate?

ERCougar · 10-26-2008, 03:38 PM

Signed,
Lucifer

How apt...

Ok, back on ignore. Is there any way to set things up so that I can't see quotes of his either? Maybe we can make a rule that if you insist on interacting with exUte, don't quote him?

exUte · 10-27-2008, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ERCougar

Signed,
Lucifer

How apt...

Ok, back on ignore. Is there any way to set things up so that I can't see quotes of his either? Maybe we can make a rule that if you insist on interacting with exUte, don't quote him?

to Lucifer? Trying to force the Church's will on society?

Talk about a scum bucket!

Cali Coug · 10-26-2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by All-American

How many activities are NOT ordained of God against which we nevertheless do not wish to legislate?

Precisely.

Clark Addison · 10-26-2008, 04:38 PM

To expand a bit on AA's point, I, like probably many people here, have very conflicting thoughts and emotions about Prop 8. It really doesn't matter too much whether I support it or not, since I do not live in CA, but I do oppose it. One of the reasons for this is that I do not wish to live in a society where any group, whether it is Mormons, Muslims, PETA, or whoever, outlaw things for the sole reason that God disapproves.

exUte · 10-27-2008, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Clark Addison

To expand a bit on AA's point, I, like probably many people here, have very conflicting thoughts and emotions about Prop 8. It really doesn't matter too much whether I support it or not, since I do not live in CA, but I do oppose it. One of the reasons for this is that I do not wish to live in a society where any group, whether it is Mormons, Muslims, PETA, or whoever, outlaw things for the sole reason that God disapproves.

sidelines and their voices silenced?

Clark Addison · 10-27-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by exUte

sidelines and their voices silenced?

I never said they should. I just don't think "God says so" is enough of a reason, by itself, to legislate. Where, in your mind, would it stop?

Should we try to legislate against drinking alcohol?

Should we try to outlaw adultery?

Should we outlaw single people from adopting? (the Proclamation on the Family says that "Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity")

BarbaraGordon · 10-27-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark Addison

I never said they should. I just don't think "God says so" is enough of a reason, by itself, to legislate. Where, in your mind, would it stop?

We could just save time and adopt Leviticus and Exodus as legal code.

Archaea · 10-27-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

We could just save time and adopt Leviticus and Exodus as legal code.

I thought they already did that in the Bible Belt.

10-26-2008, 02:38 PM	#1
exUte Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,326	Is gay marriage ordained of God, much like one man, one woman marriages? If it isn't, why shouldn't those people who believe in a God, use every means (within the law) to defeat the notion of changing the definition of what marriage is? __________________ Ohbama - The Original Bridge to Nowhere

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ERCougar Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,589	Signed, Lucifer How apt... Ok, back on ignore. Is there any way to set things up so that I can't see quotes of his either? Maybe we can make a rule that if you insist on interacting with exUte, don't quote him?

10-26-2008, 04:38 PM	#6
Clark Addison Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 638	To expand a bit on AA's point, I, like probably many people here, have very conflicting thoughts and emotions about Prop 8. It really doesn't matter too much whether I support it or not, since I do not live in CA, but I do oppose it. One of the reasons for this is that I do not wish to live in a society where any group, whether it is Mormons, Muslims, PETA, or whoever, outlaw things for the sole reason that God disapproves.