2007-01-28 20:41:10 · 12 answers · asked by Kedar 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
They need something to back up their irrational hatred and prejudices.
2007-01-29 00:46:05 · answer #1 · answered by castle h 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it doesn't meet with their perception of what is good and correct then why would they want to?
It was ever thus. The Roman Catholic Church's Bible includes the Apocrypha, which are omitted from the Protestant ones. Neither accept the Dead Sea Scrolls although the Coptic (Egyptian) Church considers them relevant...
No wonder then that individuals will do the same to make an interpretation justify their contempt for things with which they do not agree.
2007-01-28 22:31:54 · answer #2 · answered by unclefrunk 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because if it doesn't serve to excuse their hate or their self righteous attitudes then they have to ignore it.Most often, I have found, people who use certain quotes constantly have absolutely no idea what they actually mean and in what reference they were originally meant for and what the original language actually said.
My favorite is when they quote 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 which has their favorite sentence " Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.".But it is interesting to note that the word homosexual was not a word until the 1800's and the word sodomite does not have the same meaning in the original texts.But they would not know that.And what they don't know about their own supposive beliefs far out way what they do know.
2007-01-28 20:53:14 · answer #3 · answered by BuckFush 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because its a pick and choose & pay and pray religion.. and its taught that way, by preacher Joe.. As for the bible.. Most of em have never managed to even read it from the beginning all the way through.. its not that big of a book people... sheesh
Xtians will let anyone in....
2007-01-28 21:11:07 · answer #4 · answered by darchangel_3 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bible was written by man to keep the masses in fear of going to "hell", and therefore keep them in line. So it stands to reason that "man" uses his own book to back up his opinions.
We've all noticed how certain other things have been conveniently ignored - like a menstruating female being unclean, and therefore banished to the outskirts of her community for the duration of her period.
I keep waiting for the third testament to be written. The one where god again "changes his mind" on stuff that was said in the second testament.
2007-01-28 20:58:47 · answer #5 · answered by Angelpaws 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because if we tried to take every verse from the Bible and incorporate it into our everyday lives, we'd be so confused we wouldn't know which way to turn! Do we put witches and homosexuals to death or do we follow the Ten Commandments and not kill? This is just one of the contradictions in the Bible that made me skeptical of belief as a teenager. Now, as a Christian adult, I've realized that the words themselves are not important -- its the message that God sends to us through them.
Fitting ourselves into all the small details of what this book says we should be isn't what Christianity is all about. Its about having a personal relationship with Jesus that leads us in the right direction, and knowing that we are saved by God's grace through our faith in him ... even if we mess up. You should be careful about throwing stones, my friend. We're all guilty of sinning and one person's sin does not outweigh another ... that lie you might have told or that moment of jealously lies equally with engaging in homosexual intercourse in the eyes of God. If more of us remembered that all sin is an abomination to God, not just some, maybe we wouldn't be so judgemental.
2007-01-28 20:58:27 · answer #6 · answered by ◦Delylah◦ 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
for the same reason that you will pick a best answer and decide that other answers are bogus. One of my favorite sayings is " The truest test of another man's genius is how closely his opinion matches yours" Get it now?
2007-01-28 23:32:17 · answer #7 · answered by BANANA 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they try to shut us down with there bible talk, so they try and find something with the lightest regard to something being an abomination or just plan wrong and try and say its about gays, when it could be linked to anyone
2007-01-28 20:46:20 · answer #8 · answered by traven_blood 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I think that it makes them feel safe in a way
It gives them explaination why they did what they did give them some kind of closure
2007-01-28 21:02:03 · answer #9 · answered by SAgirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because they tend to go for what it pleases them. like deciding what religion to go for, or even what american idol to choose next. remember if it makes you happy you'll go for it. just like a drug.
2007-01-28 21:11:11 · answer #10 · answered by el arracadas 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋