Alabama Larry, I think that what some are asking is why should one person's biblical beliefs and interpretations over rule another's? Everyone thinks that their version of their religion is "right." Why should religion be used to make a government decision?

This a huge issue right now all over the news. The first time a setting President has macde this claim, but to be fair to him he said this is a personal statement and not to be used as a Federal decision, should be left to the states. I think most Americans have the sacred union between a man and woman as just that sacred. It just so happens the bible is clear about Homosexual activity, where as not many other issues are talked about maybe abortions as this one.

 

You can take the religion aspect out and still have the issue about a man and a woman joining together compared to the other of a man to man. Its still an huge issue without the bible coming into play.

I assume you were just being funny; or I hope you were just being funny. If so, stop reading.

 

If not, you are displaying an ignorance of the Mormon faith. Mormon teachings do not believe that a man can have more than one wife. Do Mormons practice polygamy? | Mormon.org

 

As a fellow Catholic, we should be very reluctant in criticizing almost any faith on this earth given the corruption of the Catholic Church and the dishonesty and disceitfulness concerning the sexual abuse by our clergy. Good Lord, I'd rather have a religion okay with a man having 4 wives and treating them all well than have a religion that tolerated, covered up and knowing lied about priests sexually abusing young boys.

 

Romney has his faults; being a Mormon is not one of them.

Lighten Up !! With apologies to Shakespeare . Methinks they doth protest to much .

 

You can take the religion aspect out and still have the issue about a man and a woman joining together compared to the other of a man to man. Its still an huge issue without the bible coming into play.

 

How so? You've said previously they should be able to share benefits and experience a civil union. What else besides the religious aspect is there to this?

In the original question UKMF said this:

 

please, answer without saying "the Bible says so".

 

...you have yet to do that.

Can't and won't do it, I've answered many questions without going to the bible, but this issue demands the bible's imput. I have gave my thoughts with out using the bible, did you not see them?

I concur. My belief is based soley in my relationship with God...not what a church teaches (too many varieties).

 

That is exactly where I am at.

I think most Americans have the sacred union between a man and woman as just that sacred.

What is "sacred" about 50%+ divorce rate? People's views are changing as well.

 

BTW, We ALL are waiting for the reply to UKMF quetion a few pages back.:confused:

They are afraid of PINK!

I love PINK, on my baby Doll.(Mama) I need to cut my grass or this baby Doll gonna be Mad.

That is exactly where I am at.

 

I will attend a non-denominational church from time to time because I really enjoy the worship. I randomly frequent two different ones and I enjoy them much more than the Baptist and Methodist churches I used attend in high school. I don't feel like there is much of an agenda. Either way, I have a mistrust in the idea of "church" and I feel a lot, especially in my generation, feel the same.

How so? You've said previously they should be able to share benefits and experience a civil union. What else besides the religious aspect is there to this?

 

People who are non believers can have an issue about Same Sex Marriage where they are against it. These folks do not go by the teachings of scripture.

I love PINK, on my baby Doll.(Mama) I need to cut my grass or this baby Doll gonna be Mad.

 

 

Larry, I revoke my question about why you capitalize the word "gay." I see you capitalize many words that aren't meant to be.

1 in 6 of Obama's top fundraisers is openly Gay. Dude knows where his bread is buttered.

I will attend a non-denominational church from time to time because I really enjoy the worship. I randomly frequent two different ones and I enjoy them much more than the Baptist and Methodist churches I used attend in high school. I don't feel like there is much of an agenda. Either way, I have a mistrust in the idea of "church" and I feel a lot, especially in my generation, feel the same.

There was an article up here just two weeks ago that talked about how most churches are losing numbers, and that "multi-denomination" churches are gaining support. I am a Catholic, but I do not see eye to eye with the Church on many issues, like most people do! We are humans with free will, not machines.

What is "sacred" about 50%+ divorce rate? People's views are changing as well.

 

BTW, We ALL are waiting for the reply to UKMF quetion a few pages back.:confused:

I answered his/her question back there I thought, but if I missed it or you did I'll be glad to share it again. I do not duck any question I actually wait for them. Also for anyone look at my posts on this subject in the past where I chose not to go to the bible, trouble might be the influence of that book is all over me.

Larry, I revoke my question about why you capitalize the word "gay." I see you capitalize many words that aren't meant to be.

 

Yeah, might be a god thing there watch...ROLL TIDE ROLL roll tide roll, means the same nothin g really lost on it. Sometimes I miss it, but the word gay is used in the song "My Old Kentucky Home" and I'd type it like it is, Talking about a group of folks might use the "Gay"way. I don't think its a big deal.

Here, you do not have to go back to search his posts asking it.

It's a simple question. Bill and Bob are married. How does the fact that they're married negatively impact Alabama Larry and his daily life? And please, answer without saying "the Bible says so". I want a real world example of how them calling it a marriage has a negative impact on you.