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Originally posted by SemperParatusRJCC
Originally posted by jfj123
Originally posted by Aermacchi
Many claim that being gay is a choice and is not genetic. Here is the problem with that mentality.
If you or anyone else believe that being gay is a CHOICE, then you and every other person saying this must also be physically attracted to the same sex and the only reason you don't act on your sexual attraction is that you CHOOSE not to. This also means that you and everyone else is partially gay and thus an afront to god
Which means that Aermacch is gay but chooses not to act on his "gayness"
When I was young and found out a co-worker was gay, the first thing that entered my mind is, "I don't get, why would one guy want to have sex with another". It just didn't make sense to me as I am not attracted to men. I couldn't wrap my brain around it.
The second thought I had was, I guess that's the exact same way they feel about my heterosexual lifestyle.
My third thought was, live and let live. It's not for me to judge them.
When Aermacch becomes an adult, he will hopefully mature and gain some wisdom and realize that there are many, many different types of people, with many, many different beliefs. Also hopefully, he'll realize that his HATE SPEECH was the product of youth and a lack of wisdom, understanding and tolerance.
Aermacci will never know of his hatefulness because that would go against his paradigm. Outside his very small world in which he himself is the center of. he is the very spawn of that which he preaches and wishes he could be rid of.
Originally posted by Jim Scott
"a perpetrator targets a victim because of his or her membership in a certain social group, usually defined by racial group, religion," is part of the given definition of hate crime. Sounds exactly like passing legislation to stop certain religions from discussing issues. Isn't the act of creating the legislation (1) a hate crime and (2) a violation of our basic rights under the Constitution?
Also, if they are so darn good at passing legislation about this, where were they when it came time to beat up the freedom of speech concerning pornography? I don't see these corrupt legislators stopping pornography, just Christians.
What world am I living in? Does anyone else see the disparity?
(Genesis 19:33-36)
Most of us would say that incest is against the interests of the family. Yet Lot, whom the Bible considers to be a very good man, had sex with his two daughters ; and there was no punishment for either Lot or the daughters.
In order to gain favor with a king, Abraham said that his wife was his sister, and offered her to the king for sex. This happened twice (Genesis 12:11 and Genesis 20:2). Isaac did a similar thing (Genesis 26:6). And Lot (Genesis 19:8) once offered his virgin daughters to be used by a mob at Sodom. (St. Peter called Lot a "righteous man", 2 Peter 2:8)
Jesus promised his followers great rewards if they would desert their wives and children (Matt. 19:29). And in the old testament
too, it was good for men to "put away their wives" (Ezra 10:19).
And the god loved Jacob and hated Esau, the victim
We are not here to judge,
Originally posted by orangetom1999
reply to post by jfj123
jfj123,
You are stretching this out here ..doing the long reach. This makes good rational sense to the non believer..and it is also textbook of today's logic and reason attempting to pass for excellence. It also happens to be a misquote and misdirection.
What you are doing here is not different than the technique of the body politic to mislead and misdirect.
Observe... how you so often only tell part of the story ..the part which fits your biases and beliefs based on human logic and reason..
(Genesis 19:33-36)
Most of us would say that incest is against the interests of the family. Yet Lot, whom the Bible considers to be a very good man, had sex with his two daughters ; and there was no punishment for either Lot or the daughters.
Here we have on your part and whomever you are quoting the epitome of human logic and reason. What you did not tell..nor the author of your quote..was that Lot's daughters conspired to get him drunk and take advantage so that they could foster children by him and the line of their family not be broken.
Also what you left out was the further statement in the passages quoted..down the line.. Genesis 19: 36-37 which is the very end of this chapter. Here it states that the offspring of this union of drunkeness was the children of Aamon and the children of the Moabites.
Both of these nations went on to be sources of abominations as taught to the Children of Israel.
You left this out...why??
Those nations surrounding Ancient Israel ..were not approved of by God.
In order to gain favor with a king, Abraham said that his wife was his sister, and offered her to the king for sex. This happened twice (Genesis 12:11 and Genesis 20:2). Isaac did a similar thing (Genesis 26:6). And Lot (Genesis 19:8) once offered his virgin daughters to be used by a mob at Sodom. (St. Peter called Lot a "righteous man", 2 Peter 2:8)
Once again here you misquote and misdirect for some other purpose.
Abraham did not offer his wife Sarah to the Pharaoh..the princes of Pharaoh called/commanded her to him thinking that she was his (Abraham's ) sister.
Abraham's problem was a lack of courage..not that he offered his wife to Pharaoh.
It was not uncommon that when a man with a fair wife left onto the road in travel that he would be killed and his wife taken as she was now considered single and available. It was the same with Issac.
As to Lot..you misquote and misdirect once again. The custom in those days was that when someone was a guest in your house ...you and your name were responsible for the safety of your guests. It was a blight on your name if someone caused injury to someone visiting your house.
You were responsible for the safety of your guests.
Once they left your house ...it was not so ..but when they were under your roof...it was so.
This is seldom told to peoples about the customs of those areas.
This was Lots reasoning for offering his daughters. Nonetheless ..the situation was taken care of ..not by human reasoning...
Jesus promised his followers great rewards if they would desert their wives and children (Matt. 19:29). And in the old testament
too, it was good for men to "put away their wives" (Ezra 10:19).
jfj123, you mislead and misdirect again here and for what purpose?
You use the term "great rewards" The passage speaks of everlasting life...and regeneration...not rewards
You constantly sell the readers on this thread short for your perception of what these passages say. All one has to do is to read the passages before the ones you quote and any after the ones you quote to get the full context. What you do is textbook of what a politician does and also textbook of what I am describing this legislation is for...for votes to fool and deceive people.
The method you use here is exactly textbook politics and also how people are hijacked, misdirected, their very souls stolen and mislead.
And the god loved Jacob and hated Esau, the victim
Ahh..of course..how could I have missed it? The "Victim Dictum" so popular today to keep others silent and unheard while others play through unfettered...unquestioned and unchallenged.
"Victimization" is textbook in public education and politics today. After all..does not the body politic pay for and finance public education.
Why would they ever pay for the ability to have anyone think outside the default settings they desire to be taught. I see this cheap technique used or misused all the time to shut up other peoples.
How can we argue with someone who is a "Victim?"
All victims must be allowed to play through at public expense..no matter how ridiculous the position is. Always.
"Victimization" ALWAYS guarantees the moral ethical high ground ..right!!??
Believers understand this..non believers do not.
Non believers always say..I will be like the most High...My will be done. Which is all of your points here.
This is also precisely the purpose of legislation like this being debated on this thread....by US Congressman John Conyers. They intend to make the children of the bond woman heir with the children of the free woman.
THey intend to take the nation and the world back to pre flood systems of government.
I've had a lot of experience dealing with Atheists and non believers..without exception it always gels down to what I have stated..to make the children of the bond woman ...heir with the children of the free woman. This statement comes from the book of Galatians chapter 4 verses 21 to the end of this chapter.
I hope this helps you ..on the matter of Judging. So many unbelievers are in the business of fooling and deceiving Believers about the matter of Judging.
The sad truth of it is that many Believers have fallen for this line and placebo about Judging. Even many Preachers and men of the Cloth.
Originally posted by jfj123
I've noticed you've used the phrase "body politic" several times. Interesting phrase to glom on to. Almost as if it were planted into your mind over and over
Originally posted by DeltaPan
Originally posted by jfj123
I've noticed you've used the phrase "body politic" several times. Interesting phrase to glom on to. Almost as if it were planted into your mind over and over
Yes, very interesting now ye mention it bruv.
en.wikipedia.org...
Suggests a certain something doesn't it, hmmmm, i don't know, **ponders**.
Well countered man!
[edit on 11-4-2009 by DeltaPan]
So you're saying that incest is ok if you're drunk?
I can't quote the whole bible
ah, entire nations of people were not approved by god. Even new born children in those nations? How could a god disapprove of an innocent newborn?
So he was just a coward that was OK with his wife being taken by another man? That's much better. You're right. My bad
But both he and his wife KNEW she was not available.
Yeah, that's the same custom we have now.
o that excuses it HOW ?????
So you don't consider everlasting life and regeneration a GREAT REWARD??
I wouldn't leave my family for anything. How about you?
Nice way of redirecting instead of trying to discredit the post
I've noticed you've used the phrase "body politic" several times. Interesting phrase to glom on to. Almost as if it were planted into your mind over and over
Very interesting point you've just made. If you read my posts, you would have noticed over and over that I support both the Constitution in whole, including freedom of speech. I can't count how many times I've said in this thread alone that no matter how much I might disagree with someones views, I support their right to voice them. This means I am in no way, trying to shut anyone up as you so pointedly put it.
Sorry, how did we get from a bible verse to arguing with victims? Are you having an ADD moment?
Well if a person is categorized as a victim, they usually are not the bad guy but instead victimized by the bad guy. You understand what a victim is right?
FYI, I'm Catholic
Actually the legislation is intended to punish hate crimes. Have you read it yet or are you too busy preaching ?
What pre-flood system of government? What flood are you referring to? FYI, there has never been a worldwide flood.
Good for you Since I am neither a non-believer nor an athiest, why are you telling me this?
I like the way you've grouped everyone who doesn't think like you into the non-believer category, thus elevating yourself to a higher level. This allows you to look down on us as less then human so you can judge us
oh but not you. You know better then all those preachers, priests, biblical scholars, etc...
Heck, you might even be the right hand of god ! You were brought here for a greater destiny which mortal man cannot fathom. Your incite into gods true plan is only shadowed by god alone.
Originally posted by jfj123
Many claim that being gay is a choice and is not genetic. Here is the problem with that mentality.
If you or anyone else believe that being gay is a CHOICE, then you and every other person saying this must also be physically attracted to the same sex and the only reason you don't act on your sexual attraction is that you CHOOSE not to. This also means that you and everyone else is partially gay and thus an afront to god
Which means that Aermacch is gay but chooses not to act on his "gayness"
[edit on 11-4-2009 by jfj123]
Originally posted by scorand
reply to post by Aermacchi
that is the most ignorant thing i have ever heard from you
and you say some pretty dumb things.
if you were gay you would decide to be straight.. what proof of this do you have?.. and even if that was the case. you'd be very unhappy, living in denial. and that whole. ex-gay thing is nothing but brain washing.. and is psycologicaly and emotionally harmful..
Originally posted by orangetom1999
This too is not worthy of you for the reasons stated above. Such techniques show the weakness and insecurity of your position. I told you that you need practice. This stuff works on and impresses others but it shows weakeness to those who can see it for what it is.
I dont think you are accustomed to dealing with people who dont let you default through or back up so many paces for you. Most of them are impressed with your methods. If so than good for you. It just does not work on me. Hopefully others on here will see it for what it is.
Thanks to all on here for their posts,
Orangetom
actually i dont have an issue with being gay i have an issue with stupidity and ignorance.. then trying to hide it behind relligion.. i dont give a rats ass what you think is dumb.. , and wernt you saying earlier that you chose to be straight.. its your contradictory comments that are dumb..
Originally posted by Aermacchi
Originally posted by scorand
reply to post by Aermacchi
that is the most ignorant thing i have ever heard from you
and you say some pretty dumb things.
if you were gay you would decide to be straight.. what proof of this do you have?.. and even if that was the case. you'd be very unhappy, living in denial. and that whole. ex-gay thing is nothing but brain washing.. and is psycologicaly and emotionally harmful..
Hey scorenone, I don't give a rats ass what you think is pretty dumb but I would suggest that you follow the thread and see the sarcasm in mine for the REALLY dumb idea was the one mine was responding too. It was his arbitrary rule that if being gay wasn't genetic than everyone would in essence choose who they would be attracted to making me in his opinion "partly gay" AND an affront to God. It that wer the case and I could be attracted to whom ever I chose, conventional wisdom would dictate I could just as easily choose the opposite sex.
Oh and by the way, YOU don't speak for all gays YOU think would be in denial. If YOU got issues being gay TOO BAD!
That doesn't mean i don't know of 200 people that used to be gay and they aint no more!
Originally posted by scorand
reply to post by orange tom 1999
the gay argument is just as ignorant as the straight?? well the gays arent lying to push an agenda.. prop 8 in cali was based on lies. the idea that gay marriage is gonna take away religious rights is a lie.
the only reason why the gay community is so over active about being gay, and celebrating it is because of the oppression placed on us, as far as public schools get a clue you seem to have an elitist holier than thou attitude,the only freedom that was taken away is ours.. and its done by bigoted christian groups who will sit there and lie live in denial..and twisted scripture to sell it.. and at the same time hypocritically ignore scripture that argues against it..
[edit on 12-4-2009 by scorned]
well the gays arent lying to push an agenda..