Calif. Marriage Amendment Raises Complex Legal Questions

BmoreTeacher »

Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:40 am Agree: 4   Disagree: 7

adelais, you're dead wrong! Homosexuality is not a choice, do a bit of research into it and you will see any study that says it is has very shaky roots. We do not know what causes it, but the APA will back up that there is no choice in the matter. You cannot tell me that my love is invalid, that is you on a power trip trying to play the part of God. God knows what is in my heart, and it is none of your business. Pedophilia is not about love, it is about power. I honestly don't know about polygamy and its roots, so I am not going to judge it (see, I'm being a good Christian!)

Calif. Marriage Amendment Raises Complex Legal Questions

BmoreTeacher »

Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:22 am Agree: 2   Disagree: 6

Slavery existed because it was written in the Bible!!!! It was justified to have slaves, and the Bible was used to back it up. This is in no way relative to homosexuality. There isn't a sin behind it, love cannot be a sin. That is an oxymoron. Homosexuality isn't all about sex, for many of us, it is about love, about a relationship, about starting a family together. None of that is selfish or in any way refusing love to yourself or your neighbor. According to Jesus, love of God, love of oneself, and love of others trumps all prophets.

Calif. Marriage Amendment Raises Complex Legal Questions

BmoreTeacher »

Tue Jun 10, 2008 5:58 am Agree: 4   Disagree: 3

Squeakywheel, it would not be coming from a place of love, it would be coming from a place of believing you know what's best (AKA arrogance.) Gay marriage has nothing to do with protecting children, families, or society at large, so don't play it off like is somehow hurts these groups. Talk to families in MA, nothing has changed since gay marriage was legalized! Stop with the scare tactics, they're getting old.

Scouts Sue After Philly Demands Rent or New Policy

BmoreTeacher »

Thu Jun 05, 2008 12:44 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

letsgetreal....you were wrong and spreading lies, so I flagged you. Homosexuality is not a learned behavior, any research will tell you that. Get your head out of your a$$ and start thinking critically please.

'Parents for Truth' Campaign Backs Abstinence-Based Education

BmoreTeacher »

Thu Jun 05, 2008 12:34 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

was this one of the pages the flagger got to?

Calif. May See Gay 'Marriage' Boom, Study Says

BmoreTeacher »

Thu Jun 05, 2008 12:33 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

GreatNW, I hear your points, but here's the thing: You can't generalize what you gay brother thinks about gay marriage as being representative of the entire gay community. My experience has been quite different: most of my gay friends would want to marry, and I have no doubt they will be in a monogamous relationship. Traditions are changed all the time, but we're also not at all talking about changing religion, where much of the tradition lies. I am talking about the legal right to have marriage protection. As a law abiding, tax paying citizen, why can't I? My marriage will not hurt anyone else, and I am in love with my boyfriend. If you ask straight couples in MA, I'm quite sure they'd say nothing about their marriage or its importance has been changed or hurt. Also, if you're so concerned about the state of marriage, why aren't you going after those with the high divorce rates (the heterosexuals you claim are doing such a good job.)

Pro-Family Group Blasts Colo. Anti-Sexual Discrimination Law

BmoreTeacher »

Sat May 31, 2008 10:17 am Agree: 7   Disagree: 5

Gays are not sexual predators, nor are transgender people. Once again, conservatives are playing off scare tactics that truly have no basis in reality. Kudos Blue1018, I couldn't agree with you more!

10 States Ask Calif. Court to Delay Gay 'Marriage'

BmoreTeacher »

Sat May 31, 2008 10:14 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 6

Cue the banjo...

Calif. Schools 'Indoctrinate' Children with Pro-Gay Messages, Claims Resolution

BmoreTeacher »

Fri May 30, 2008 6:56 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 2

That speaks to a man marrying a woman, something Jesus and his followers never did, so he is not making that law of the land. That does not tie into homosexuality, stretch it as much as you want.

Michigan House Affirms Partial-Birth Abortion Ban

BmoreTeacher »

Thu May 29, 2008 11:21 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Thanks star. Unless the mother's life is in danger, I can't imagine someone carrying out this procedure (and I'm really liberal!)

Michigan House Affirms Partial-Birth Abortion Ban

BmoreTeacher »

Thu May 29, 2008 8:26 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Could someone explain to me exactly what partial birth abortion consists of (I'm looking for someone who really knows, not someone who is speculating.) How does it differ from a normal abortion and under what circumstances would it performed?

Impact of Calif. Gay Marriage Ruling Overhyped, Experts Say

BmoreTeacher »

Wed May 28, 2008 11:14 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

I love it when Christians result to scare tactics. That will not happen, because we know it can harm the child psychologically. We have scientific evidence to show this from numerous psych. studies. On the other hand, we have plenty of psych. studies showing there is no choice in sexual orientation, and that children raised in a same sex relationship are just as healthy as those raised in a hetero (the biggest issue for harming a child is actually how long they remain in foster care.) Fact of the matter is there just aren't enough straight couples adopting kids, so wouldn't it make sense for a gay couple, in a committed relationship, to then adopt? Having protections under the laws of marriage help ensure the children raised in that relationship have easy access to things like health care.

Baptist Church Grapples Over Including Gay Couples Photos in Directory

BmoreTeacher »

Wed May 28, 2008 11:01 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

We'll also see if God glorifies your desire to convict others of their sin.

Calif. Schools 'Indoctrinate' Children with Pro-Gay Messages, Claims Resolution

BmoreTeacher »

Wed May 28, 2008 7:39 am Agree: 4   Disagree: 2

Men who wrote the Bible are opposed to homosexuality. If it were that important of an issue, wouldn't Jesus have said something about it while he was on Earth? Instead, he focused on loving one another. He touched on sexual immorality with prostitution, but that is a lack of love for one's body. The love I have for my partner is pure and committed, no evil is coming from it. The belief of the Catholic Church is that one does not have control over their sexual orientation, yet they should not act on it. The belief I am getting from many on this website is that homosexuality is completely sin, whether you are having sex with a man or not. How could an all powerful God allow Satan to overpower him and make someone who he created in his image and likeness full of sin. If you consider homosexuality a sin, then you believe somoene is living in sin as opposed to just saying God d*** it once. How could God let Satan overpower him and turn someone away?

Calif. Schools 'Indoctrinate' Children with Pro-Gay Messages, Claims Resolution

BmoreTeacher »

Tue May 27, 2008 4:53 pm Agree: 4   Disagree: 1

I am in no way (nor did I ever) say the battle for gay rights is exactly the same as that for black/white equality. My point is that people are saying gay marriage is wrong because the majority is against it, but the majority is not always right, as shown in the instances I brought up below. Also, the Bible has been used to oppress groups (such as those wishing to marry another race) just as it is now being used to oppress gays.

Gay 'Marriage' Ruling Presents Challenges to Calif. Churches

BmoreTeacher »

Mon May 26, 2008 8:23 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

KC, that's quite silly. Government cannot force something on a church, so stop speculating what you know to be false.

Calif. Schools 'Indoctrinate' Children with Pro-Gay Messages, Claims Resolution

BmoreTeacher »

Mon May 26, 2008 8:21 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 3

We have a government for the people, by the people, but a large part of that government is checks and balances. If the will of the majority always took precedence, we'd still have slavery, segregated schools, and interracial marriage would be illegal. All of these things were decided upon despite the will of the people, and it was to help the minority despite the majority's wishes. My apologies your will isn't going to happen this time.

McDonald's Dishonest About Pro-Gay Stance, Group Claims

BmoreTeacher »

Fri May 16, 2008 5:28 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 7

McDonalds won't mind in the least if you don't go there, nor would I. Daniel, if you want to condemn homosexuality, thats your right, but I was pointing out the AFA claims to be about families, whereas this really has nothing to do with families. Why aren't they focusing on adoption, abortion, etc. My family has become much closer since I've come out because we've worked through a lot of issues and secrets that are now on the table. Our communication is awesome, so if anything, me being gay has been positive on my family.

McDonald's Dishonest About Pro-Gay Stance, Group Claims

BmoreTeacher »

Fri May 16, 2008 12:22 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 7

The AFA's name is seriously misleading. They'e not at all about families, their sole duty seems to be chasing after gays and trying to condemn us.

Calif. Court Says 'Yes' to Gay 'Marriage'

BmoreTeacher »

Fri May 16, 2008 12:20 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 1

lidiapurple, can you provide evidence that we are not born gay? I have yet to see any.