Why would anyone want to be a Methodist anyway? I was an organist at a Methodist church for two years. My goodness, what a boring denomination. Any adereance to the original "method" of Methodism has long since been washed out.

Smithw: You're right about the Southern Baptist rolls. My dad, a Southern Baptist minister, still asks if I've had my name removed from the membership roll of the last Southern Baptist I was a member of - - - and that was in 1977. (I converted to Catholicism in 1993.)

The Catholic Church has been able to decide who can get married and who can't without any interferance from the British government. Divorced people cannot get married in the Catholic church. Can anyone cite an example of when the British (or U.S.) government has interfered with this? . . . Obviously, this article is nothing more than rabble-rousing.

Read it in Greek, Believer. Do some exegesis. The words Paul used to denote the same-sex practices were very specific.

Believer: I know I'm not going to change your mind on this, but you said that the word of god condemns same sex relationship regardless of the context. However, the words Paul used to refer to same sex practices were VERY specific and referred to an exploitative, lust-filled practice that was prevalent in Corinth at the time. And yes, I agree fully that those specific same-sex acts to which he was...more

Believer: I know I'm not going to change your mind on this, but you said that the word of god condemns same sex relationship regardless of the context. However, the words Paul used to refer to same sex practices were VERY specific and referred to an exploitative, lust-filled practice that was prevalent in Corinth at the time. And yes, I agree fully that those specific same-sex acts to which he was referring are morally and ethically wrong. But those acts are in no way related to a loving, sexual relationship between two consenting adults. Furthermore, nowhere in the Bible is homosexuality as a sexual orientation condemned or even addressed.less

Oh, so it's okay for YOU to contextualize the scriptures in order to make your divorce okay. How typical. How arrogant. Jesus said that divorce and remarriage were ONLY allowed in the case of adultery. Why don't Christians push for marriage laws according to what Jesus said?

Believer: You state that "there are several situations that allow for both divorce and remarriage" in the Bible. I know of only one and that is in the case of adultery. Otherwise, anyone who remarries is committing adultery. What other cases allow for divorce and remarriage?

Unfortunately, Mr. Mohler equates "liberal" with "educated". Very typical of conservative Christians. They don't really want their preconceived notions about the Bible challenged in any way.

That comment by Hyperion is, by far, the most disgusting and depraved thing I've ever read on this website. Thank God for CPS.

Notice how these "end of the world" preachers always believe the world is about to end in THEIR lifetime. It all seems terribly egocentric.

I haven't read the book mentioned in this article yet, but I'd be willing to bet that the auther doesn't acknowledge that there are thousands of males born with XXY and XXXY chromosomes and females born with XYY chromosomes. Some people are born with XO chromosomes too. Many people are born intersexed. Those are scientific, genetic, biological, FACTS - - that gender isn't as clear-cut as many peop...more

I haven't read the book mentioned in this article yet, but I'd be willing to bet that the auther doesn't acknowledge that there are thousands of males born with XXY and XXXY chromosomes and females born with XYY chromosomes. Some people are born with XO chromosomes too. Many people are born intersexed. Those are scientific, genetic, biological, FACTS - - that gender isn't as clear-cut as many people think it is. I'd be willing to bet the author doesn't mention it anywhere. He probably believes all will be well if boys just play with Tonka trucks and play football.less

One can be a homosexual and never have had sexual intercourse. One can fall in love with someone of the same sex and never have intercourse. How do you explain that?

Here's a typical scenario: Husband: "Honey, I'm going to do everything I can to save our marriage." Wife: "You mean you're going to quit beating me, cheating on me, and get counseling?" Husband: "Heck no! I'm going to vote against same-sex marriage!"

Gay scientists have finally isolated the "Christian gene". Many parents of Christians are relieved to know that their Christian children were probably "born that way" and that being Christian is NOT a choice. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCzbNkyXO50&feature=player_embedded

Heterosexual parents certainly raise messed up children. If we follow the logic that is implied in this article, then heterosexual parents should be barred from raising children as well. . . . and don't say that gay parents will result in gay children. After all, every gay person was the result of a heterosexual coupling. If you want gay people to go away, then heterosexuals should not be permitt...more

Heterosexual parents certainly raise messed up children. If we follow the logic that is implied in this article, then heterosexual parents should be barred from raising children as well. . . . and don't say that gay parents will result in gay children. After all, every gay person was the result of a heterosexual coupling. If you want gay people to go away, then heterosexuals should not be permitted to reproduce.less

Much of the great choral works of the Renaissance that high school choirs perform contain much more religious texts than that. (Of course, they're in Latin.) Also, many high school choirs perform Handel's "Messiah". It would be a shame if those were banned because of this over-zealous censorship on religion. Still, I would like to see what the reaction would be if a kid performed a song praising ...more

Much of the great choral works of the Renaissance that high school choirs perform contain much more religious texts than that. (Of course, they're in Latin.) Also, many high school choirs perform Handel's "Messiah". It would be a shame if those were banned because of this over-zealous censorship on religion. Still, I would like to see what the reaction would be if a kid performed a song praising Allah. After all, equality should reign.less

I'm sure the 29 miners who perished in the New Zealand mine prayed to be rescued just as much. What does this Chilean miner have to say about that? That's what I want to hear.

It's sad that Christianity is now being associated with Republicans and their selfish, vindictive policies. I think that any of these people who are trying to repeal the new healthcare laws should be ineligible for any of their pre-existing conditions to be covered. After all, that's what they're advocating for everyone else.

What is sad is that you and others WANT to believe these lies about gay life. Those who are ex-gays are obviously not psycho-sexually integrated individuals, so its no surprise that their sex lives (and social contacts) are messed up. And no, it's NOT all about sex. Ask anyone in any long-term relationship. Being gay is far more than sex. And don't forget - - gay couples are providing good, loving...more

What is sad is that you and others WANT to believe these lies about gay life. Those who are ex-gays are obviously not psycho-sexually integrated individuals, so its no surprise that their sex lives (and social contacts) are messed up. And no, it's NOT all about sex. Ask anyone in any long-term relationship. Being gay is far more than sex. And don't forget - - gay couples are providing good, loving homes to children produced by heterosexuals who cannot or will not raise them. I know I'm not going to convince you of anything, but the bottom line is that it's really sad that you WANT to believe these lies about gay people and perpetuate them.less

Believer: The bottom line is that there is nothing inherently unethical about a same-sex couple maintaining a loving, sexual, monogamous relationship. Can you identify anything unethical about it without bringing religion into it?