Quote Originally Posted by davsel View Post
I should not have used the word, "you" in my statement. "the homosexual lobby," would have been a better choice.

Yes, I certainly can "tell someone else they can't do something [I] disapprove of." I do it all the time. And have no intention of stopping the practice.

"Civil Union" is one step closer to "Marriage." This is where it is going to end up. Marriage is defined and explained throughout the Bible. I do not believe homosexuals should be "Married." This is my belief, and I vote/speak accordingly. There is not enough space here to get into all the ways public acceptance of homosexuality affects me and my family. In short, it is another glaring sign of the next fall of civilization. I can't stop it, but I will never accept it as valid.

Your morals are likely different than mine. No problem from here - I know where I'm grounded.
So let me get this straight... Freedom, as you define it, is a one way street? Your way or no way at all? And what about those who do not agree or follow the bible? Are they wrong? I understand that your morals are dictated by your religious beliefs, somehow inspired by the teachings of a society that condoned slavery, women to be 2nd class citizens, and other archaic beliefs... Christianity, as per defined and outlined by the biblical writings of 2000+ years ago, cannot be taken literally in our modern society, otherwise anyone working on Sunday would be put to death, gays would be put to death, and a lot of other very bad things would happen. I often see the bible as a good guide, pointing those of us who wish to subscribe to those religious ideals in the direction needed when it becomes unclear. But the other great thing about liberty is CHOICE. We are free to choose to believe whatever we want, be it from the strict literal version of biblical Christianity, to the loose, libertarian-esque interpretation of Christianity (like what I follow), and everything else under the sun. I choose to believe that we are all free to live how we wish and do what makes us happy, if that means that two women want their union recognized by the state so they may be granted the same benefits as a legally married man and woman, so be it, I'm not one to judge, and as God said, neither should you be.
I leave this for you davsel... God bless...

Oh and for the record, my uncle, RIP, was a homosexual, and a very devout Christian who loved his family and followed the teachings of Christ, more specifically, treating others justly, fairly and how you would like them to treat you.