Gay marriage is a HUGE issue for conservatives in this country, citing the bible as a refrence, in which it states “[Homosexuality] is detestable” (Leviticus 18:22). BUT my question is, in the very same book of the bible, God refers to something else as being "destestable": “Anything living in the water that does not have fins or scales is to be detestable to you” (Leviticus 11:12).
So one could argue, that in GOD's eyes, enjoying Unagi (freshwater eel) or octopus or shrimp, crab, lobster, is commiting the same "level" sin as a practicing homosexual.
alright i know the argument that no one is trying to stop homosexuals from having sex, just stopping legal recognition of the relationship, But my question then would be, How did sushi bars or seafood restaurants get health department approval, legal regodnition of their businesses.
on a side note I am a Christian, Often my arguement to these people is, STOP citing the bible as your purpose to "destroy the unnatural" because in
2007-04-29 07:30:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
reality, why cant you just admit, that it is strange to you and you dont welcome it for it being different! because if you truley were a Christ Crusader, you would learn what i feel is the MOST IMPORTANT BIBLE VERSE EVER “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you” (Matthew 7:1)
all bible quotes are from NIV version
2007-04-29 07:32:04 · update #1
Amen I have to admit you do have a very good point. An eye for an eye. If you take one part of the bible literally than you must take all parts for literally and live by all the words of the lord. There is no Cherry picking the Bible.
2007-04-29 07:43:47 · answer #1 · answered by sendittojeff 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
OK, hon, not all conservatives think they way you think they do. I find it hypocritical as well that these supposed "christians" recite their bible verses as reasons why gays shouldn't be together but yet they miss or dismiss or rationalize the passages about incest, slavery and a host of other vile things that are condoned in a book that IS God's word but wasn't dictated verbatim to the people who wrote it.
Yes, homosexuality is strange to me but I fail to see how a union between two effects me in anyway. I am also a Christian, by the way.
2007-04-29 14:38:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
What in the world Sushi and Rights of individuals against Discrimination? Senator Biden said it well today on TV. That is the argument used against unions other than M/F. There are references in that Bible about such stuff. I can't quote them.
Religion nor politicians should dictate or encourage prejudice. I liked the Senator's point. I can not figure out yours. Thanks for letting me give my 2pt opinion.
2007-04-29 14:42:19 · answer #3 · answered by Mele Kai 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Christians believe that Jesus came to overcome the old laws, but then they only apply that to the laws around kosher food and how to dress, not the one law about homosexuality. People like the moral majority believe you can pick and choose which laws to follow.
2007-04-29 14:35:10 · answer #4 · answered by Katherine W 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I saw Rev. Fred Phelps outside Red Lobster with a sign that said "GOD HATES CRABS."
2007-04-29 15:20:09 · answer #5 · answered by yurbud 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Seriously? You're a Christian, and the most important verse in the bible is"thou shall not judge?
2007-04-29 14:37:46 · answer #6 · answered by BERT 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Moral Majority? How many of them would you think might be closet sea food fans? They pick and choose what laws they want to follow when it suits them.
2007-04-29 14:43:07 · answer #7 · answered by doctdon 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
don't take the bible so literally.one day you will undestand what it is all about. and then you will see the world with different eyes.
and most who are agains the gay pp or other things and say they are folowing religion..well....let's just say... I don't think even half of them read the bible cover to cover...so...
2007-04-29 14:35:15 · answer #8 · answered by flaming red 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They are too busy simultaneously supporting and protesting Harry Potter...
(and they are NOT the majority... as shown by the democratic sweep in congress...)
2007-04-29 14:32:49 · answer #9 · answered by rabble rouser 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes they certainly say how parts of the OT are archaic, except the part that applies to gays.
2007-04-29 14:39:03 · answer #10 · answered by Raven 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋