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Protesting gay marriage is some people who understand God's take on marriage voicing their opinion.
This poll makes no sense - other than attempting to squelch viewpoints some don't want to hear.
I will say this ... I don't know what's worse - gay marriage, or the fact that judges overturn people's elected representatives in making up legal excuses to overturn state bans. The more I think about it, I think the judges actions are worse. It's one thing if the people want this - but they don't, if you go by elected representatives and how they voted on the issue. Gay marriage was banned in California... California... and that was voted on by the people. Then the judge overturned it. That alone should tell us that people are not crazy about this.
At the end of the day - people want to cheat to get pet legislation passed - fine. God watches all. He will deal with it as He sees fit.
Protesting Gay marriage or anything else will not advance the Gospel. People, by know we should know right from wrong. God said that in the end days people will come and tickle peoples ears and they will hear what they want to hear. Gay/lesbian activities are wrong, but God loves them all, it is the sin He hates. We are not going to change things one twit by protesting. We can pay attention to what judges are saying and vote accordingly to what we believe is right.
I kind of like your statement that this poll is another attempt to bottle up viewpoints. If you want to ask Gods opinion, it is right there in your Bible.
Yes you are, if you think exercise and/or meditation is sinful.
Oh, the old 'snip, cut, and take comments out of context' routine. You know, anyone child can do that, but I thought we are having an adult conversation.
Just because you don't like something, or more probable in your case, don't understand something, doesn't mean it's wrong. The truth of the matter true Christianity is rather difficult to follow. Of course, if you believe in the everlasting rewards that it promises, it should never have been expected to be easy.
No, the Bible isn't going to say, "Thou shall not participate in yoga." Any more than it's going to say, "thou shall not use nuclear bombs." They either didn't exist, or the biblical writers of the time weren't aware of them. Not every single thing that a human may do is going to be brought up. However, the basics are. You shouldn't kill people, regardless of the method. You should stay away from false religions and anything to do with them. All 6000 religions and their practices don't have to be mentioned in order to get that point!
Again, if you don't want to follow Christian rules, then don't. No need to try to rework the doctrine, simply because you don't want (or can't) to follow it.
People have a right in this country to protest what they want. I personally don't feel the need but if I had to I would with no qualms about it.
Absolutely, we have the right to make our voices heard in whatever peaceful means works, that was not the question. The question was does it advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ? The answer is no it does not. If you want to protest, be my guest, just understand the question.
Oh, the old 'snip, cut, and take comments out of context' routine. You know, anyone child can do that, but I thought we are having an adult conversation.
Just because you don't like something, or more probable in your case, don't understand something, doesn't mean it's wrong. The truth of the matter true Christianity is rather difficult to follow. Of course, if you believe in the everlasting rewards that it promises, it should never have been expected to be easy.
No, the Bible isn't going to say, "Thou shall not participate in yoga." Any more than it's going to say, "thou shall not use nuclear bombs." They either didn't exist, or the biblical writers of the time weren't aware of them. Not every single thing that a human may do is going to be brought up. However, the basics are. You shouldn't kill people, regardless of the method. You should stay away from false religions and anything to do with them. All 6000 religions and their practices don't have to be mentioned in order to get that point!
Again, if you don't want to follow Christian rules, then don't. No need to try to rework the doctrine, simply because you don't want (or can't) to follow it.
Ezekeiel 16:49-50:"Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they did not help the poor and needy. They were haughty and did detestable things before me. Therefore I did away with them as you have seen." God states clearly that he destroyed Sodom's sins because of their pride, their excess of food while the poor and needy suffered; sexual activity is not even mentioned.
Ezekeiel 16:49-50:"Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they did not help the poor and needy. They were haughty and did detestable things before me. Therefore I did away with them as you have seen." God states clearly that he destroyed Sodom's sins because of their pride, their excess of food while the poor and needy suffered; sexual activity is not even mentioned.
The Scripture records their sexual wickedness and there's no reason that these acts wouldn't fall under the phrase 'did detestable things before me'.
This would back up all the other Scripture that clearly speak of sexual sin.
Ezekeiel 16:49-50:"Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they did not help the poor and needy. They were haughty and did detestable things before me. Therefore I did away with them as you have seen." God states clearly that he destroyed Sodom's sins because of their pride, their excess of food while the poor and needy suffered; sexual activity is not even mentioned.
The story of Lot and his wife and daughters---Angels ( as mortal) visited them, the men of the city brought the young boys and knocked on lots door seeking to have sex with the new arrivals with the young boys as well---Lot said they could take his daughters--they said no. They were wicked--bottom line.
Absolutely, we have the right to make our voices heard in whatever peaceful means works, that was not the question. The question was does it advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ? The answer is no it does not. If you want to protest, be my guest, just understand the question.
I guess that whole "love your neighbor" thing didn't count. Unless you consider it "love" to demean, humiliate, and push for laws that ban others from having access to the same legal protections you enjoy.
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