Is homophobia associated with homosexual arousal? (Congress, federal, status, religion)

[Fiyero]

Originally Posted by Calvinist

I'm not the one arguing that we should change marriage law. Having said that, the US legal system doesn't legislate according to your standard.

What's wrong with changing marriage laws? We've done it before, and we'll do it again. Marriage has never been static. It's changed countless times throughout history. If you wish to live in the stone age still, feel free to move to Iran. You'd fit in well there.

[hammertime33]

Originally Posted by Backspace

What's ignorant about it? Are you saying you chose to be homosexual?

I'm saying my homosexuality is natural, normal, and poses no harm to anybody. I can't think of any definition (other than some irrational or arbitrary religious one) in which it could be classified as some sort of disorder in need of treatment.

[Calvinist]

Originally Posted by Fiyero

What's wrong with changing marriage laws? We've done it before, and we'll do it again. Marriage has never been static. It's changed countless times throughout history. If you wish to live in the stone age still, feel free to move to Iran. You'd fit in well there.

Change it. Knock yourself out. But calling us names doesn't accomplish much. Get enough people to agree with you and change it. Don't rely on activist judges to redefine it....just change the law if it's such a good thing.

Originally Posted by hammertime33

I'm saying my homosexuality is natural, normal, and poses no harm to anybody. I can't think of any definition (other than some irrational or arbitrary religious one) in which it could be classified as some sort of disorder in need of treatment.

There are a lot of people with disorders that don't think they need treatment.

[filihok]

Originally Posted by Calvinist

No ban is needed, as it's never been allowed.

That's not true.

Everything is legal unless it is expressly illegal because it causes damage to an innocent individual.

Originally Posted by Calvinist

Get enough people to agree with you and change it.

That's not how the law works.

Originally Posted by Calvinist

Don't rely on activist judges to redefine it

This IS how the law works

[Calvinist]

Originally Posted by filihok

That's not true.

Everything is legal unless it is expressly illegal because it causes damage to an innocent individual.


That's not how the law works.


This IS how the law works

So we ought to just shut down the House and Senate? We'd probably save a lot of money that way.

[hammertime33]

Originally Posted by Calvinist

So we ought to just shut down the House and Senate? We'd probably save a lot of money that way.

It would certainly save a lot of money if they stopped passing laws that violate the Constitution.

[Casper in Dallas]

Originally Posted by Calvinist

It seems most people think that all Christian pastors are rolex-wearing, toupee-wearing shysters in $3000 suits with private jets. At least according to the stereotypes that get thrown around.

I understand the concept of hyperbole. Do you? I was making an intentional exaggeration. I question the concept of homosexuality. Why would I fear a homosexual?

Satire does notwork on discussion boards unless you add a qualifier. Just a clue for future postings.
Casper

[Calvinist]

Originally Posted by hammertime33

It would certainly save a lot of money if they stopped passing laws that violate the Constitution.

So then you recognize that their job is to legislate and not the judges, right?

[Casper in Dallas]

Originally Posted by Calvinist

So now you're going to argue that anything in nature is "natural" and should be allowed? So you're pro-cannibalism? Pro-rape? Pro-murder?

I was waiting for the jump from rational discussion to fantasy land, thanks for not disappointing us.
Casper

[Calvinist]

Originally Posted by Casper in Dallas

I was waiting for the jump from rational discussion to fantasy land, thanks for not disappointing us.
Casper

I wasn't the one that brought up the "it's natural" argument.