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Posted in: Op-Ed: Prop 8 goes against God's love for every person
11/04/08 12:49 AM
What's sadder yet is Mr. Fein's post. First of all, there is no discrimination here. What there is, in fact, is no accomodation. Why should something as Biblical and sacred as marriage be altered just to accomodate a group of folks who live a different lifestyle? Why should their choice of a way of life intrude upon a long-standing tradition, and be forced down everybody else's throats? Next, there is no 'they' in associating alcoholism with homosexuality. Althought the first poster did mention it, it was obviously not in a relational sense, although that is what Mr. Fein attempted to create. Homosexuality is not a "normal human behavior;" the Bible says so. And best of all: "While there are definite societal consequences for alcoholism, no such negative consequence exists due to homosexuality other than the discrimination and hatred these individuals face because of the belligerence and arrogance of these “I, and only I know the right way to live,” of these commentators." No negative consequences? Ever heard of AIDS? So, besides IV drug abuse, guess what one of the main modes of that nasty little virus being transmitted is? Further, if you paid attention to my post, it is the sin that should be hated, not the sinner. I have several patients that are gay and even socialize with them on occasion. What part of that escaped you? Instead, you use terms such as 'beligerant' and 'arrogant.' Knock yerself out with your self-righteousness: that only proves my point on apostasy. I'll pray for you.
Posted in: Op-Ed: Prop 8 goes against God's love for every person
11/03/08 06:16 PM
Sadly, the Rabi's comments are typical of the ever-increasing apostasy written about in the book of Revelations as we near the end-times. Similar to the 'feel good' religion so prevalent in this modern society, the Rabi is attempting to mold the Bible into something that fits his human logic and emotions. The Bible is non-negotiable, and that includes the passage in Leviticus quoted in the article. It is quite true that the Lord is a loving God. However, it is also true that he is...the Lord. The Lord made the rules and we as followers are meant to obey them. Today, many use the cliche of 'if it feels good, do it,' and add on 'don't worry about it, God will let it slide because, after all, He's a sport and loves you,' and this is exactly why the US and the world are in the mess we all find ourselves in today. And of course, the modern-day knee-jerk reaction to anyone adhering strictly to the writings in the Bible is to immediately accuse them of being biased and worse, being guilty of a hate-crime. Slowly but steadily, the world is drawing further and further away from God, using human logic to rationalize fictionalizing the Bible. Is there hate involved by being in favor of Proposition 8? You betcha! Except where the Rabi errs is that the hate is towards the sin............not the sinner!
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