I am sure this may not be accepted well, but if you are going to slam Christians, on the whole, then wouldn’t that put the person condemning on their pulpit trying to preach to the masses. Same action, different stance. Thanks for your time. Godspeed.

Tsk tsk tsk. Interesting that you should use quotation marks because it is YOU slick that is deficient in basic reasoning. If someone makes that statement that Jesus said nothing about homosexuality, it means that Jesus can not be used to support one’s argument. (whatever side it may be on) It does NOT mean that Jesus is thrilled about homosexuality, thus pedophilia and bestiality are ok with him (also things he said nothing about) Clearly, the problem here is that people such as yourself are soooo eager to make that senseless ass comparison between homosexuality, bestiality and pedophilia, (three very different things, mind you) that your brain manufactures shit people did NOT claim.

Well, Michael, Jesus didn’t say anything against rape, bestiality, pedophilia, tripping blind people or cursing deaf people either. So according to your “logic” Michael, anyone who professes to be a Christian and who opposes rapists, opposes people having sex with children or animals, and is against tripping blind people “is certainly not following the teachings of Jesus Christ.”

I’m waiting for Moore to be consistent and make a movie chastising people who are opposed to pedophiles and bestiality. I’m not holding my breath since consistency is not the halllmark of a leftist.

And as for this passage:
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%201;&version=31;
So if a gay couple were to not have sexual relations, which happens many times in the churches that do not chastise homosexuals, why are they refused marriage? They are doing nothing that is contrary to the bible. In a land where “all men are created equal,” why are we refusing love to people who are humans just like everyone else? I can tell you why: hate and prejudice, i.e. homophobia. If you try to tell me that they’ll have sex anyway, I’d like to point out that “sodomy,” which includes anything other than intercourse for the purpose of reproduction, e.g. fellatio or foreplay, is legal in most states. So remember the next you wish to have a romantic time in bed with your partner, just hope that you live in a state where you can perform sodomy unless you would like a baby in your future.

Also, I do not understand why Christians are quoting the old testament to attempt to strengthen their points. What was the meaning of tearing of the temple curtain at Jesus’ death? I’m sure it didn’t mean that Jesus’ death had fulfilled the old testament law, i.e. the ten commandments, meaning that they had become simply a guideline for Christians to live their lives, not a law book for the citizens of the USA or a reason to refuse the rights of others guaranteed by the Constitution.

The last time I checked, Jesus did not try to change laws, he did not try to overturn the government, and he did not show hatred or prejudice against anyone. When the pharisees tried to use the old testament law to condemn people, usually prostitutes and other “sinners,” Jesus saved said people and showed them kindness love. He did not have rallies shouting “Go home fags!” while holding signs that say that fags are going to hell. He actually said that the pharisees had hardened their hearts and that they were the ones who would inherit eternal damnation. I’m also sure Jesus is proud that his brothers and sisters are have become the very people that he was murdered by.

Agree to disagree. I won’t tell you how to live if you don’t tell me. Attacking people of faith is a dnagerous thing Michael. You are taking on a force that is far more powerful than the others. Address this issue but do not challenge God in the process.

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%201;&version=31;

I’m Jewish, and we still follow many of the laws in Leviticus that Christians find to be so silly and foolish. However, Judaism simply doesn’t hold the same homophobic obsession with gays and lesbians that Christianity does.

Furthermore, follow Jesus’ example; one of his big issues was that the Pharisees seemed more concerned with the letter of the law rather than being a basically decent person.

Moore’s point (and I’m not arguing for or against) is that Jesus himself never specifically spoke about homosexuality, although you could certainly argue that Paul did. In fact, if the cultic law interpretation is held up, some would argue that passages like Matthew 15:11 and Mark 7:19 serve to abolish that cultic law.

The point is: if you’re going to quote the Bible in defense of an argument, I’ve found it better if you don’t come off just as categorical as the person you’re disagreeing with.

Moore’s point (and I’m not arguing for or against) is that Jesus himself never specifically spoke about homosexuality, although you could certainly argue that Paul did. In fact, if the cultic law interpretation is held up, some would argue that passages like Matthew 15:11 and Mark 7:19 serve to abolish that cultic law.

The point is: if you’re going to quote the Bible in defense of an argument, I’ve found it better if you don’t come off just as categorical as the person you’re disagreeing with.