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Christians believe that homosexuality is a sin. Voting against the Marriage Amendment would mean allowing the government to change the definition of marriage, and in turn, would mean that the Christian is agreeing to validating something that they believe is a sin; which in turn, that validation would be a sin within itself. It has nothing to do with Christians wanting to deny anybody rights.
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Keep thinking that guy. This amendment not only snuffed the rights out for gay people, but also for the rights of man and women civil unions and domestic partnerships. SO, in order to "do right by god", they didn't mind destroying a crap ton of other rights for individuals (women, men, children) and benefits. Can you show me ONE verse in the bible that allows christian's to judge others, or even allows them to decide the fate of "sinners"? One verse? I'll be waiting.
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Really? How did you come to the conclusion that MOST people who voted for the amendment stated your above mentioned reason? Do you have a list of all names that voted in favor of the amendment and a quote from each and every person?
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I wasn't coming to that conclusion, nor was I stating a fact. Hence I said, "If you were to ask", but I should have put the word "probably" in there to denote a hunch.
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You're obviously not a bible scholar. According to the Old Testament, under the Mosaic Law, it was called upon by God that ALL sin be punished by death. This isn't limited to homosexuality, but murder, adultery, robbery, rape, etc...we are no longer under THAT law according to the bible. Because Jesus Christ died on the cross for all sin, for all people, He bought salvation for humanity, so that all who come to Christ with a repentance heart has all sin forgiven. The bible also goes on to state that God was still a merciful God in those days after he spared King David's life when David committed sin. I don't remember you mentioning anything like that.
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Wait....so let's go back to christian logic.
Random guy: Didn't the bible say this about your religion?
Christian response: We don't use the Old Testament anymore b/c Jesus died for our sins.
Random guy: Where does it say anything about homosexuality in the bible?
Christian response: It states clearly in the old testament.
Wait....so either you use the old testament...or you don't. You can't pick and ****ing choose guy. You are using verses to back up your silly logic and reasoning, but omitting others by saying they don't apply anymore.
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Secondly, the bible does state people from different religions should not marry because of being unequally yoked. I can tell you, for first hand experience, there are plenty of issues with that. Religion isn't just something people believe, it's a way of life, so having two people who are deeply rooted in their different faiths marry can be quite confusing to future children. Certainly you're not going to understand the importance, because you general seem to have a dislike for those of faith. I'm also not quite sure what this has to do with the thread anyway. And moreover, the divorce. If God puts two people together, let no one else separate. So, God hates divorce amongst His followers. The bible does state that divorce is permitted for reasons of adultery. So, if two people that God puts together divorce, that divorce is sin.
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So since the divorce rate is higher in NC, than most states, wouldn't it be ironic and downright hypocritical that most of these people voting in favor of it are doing so because their religion says so? Since gay people can't marry, this would only mean the divorce rate is among the god fearing men/women of the state eh?
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Again, I want to know how many of those who voted in favor of the Marriage Amendment are divorcees, hooked on pornography, commits crime, and are heavy smokers, drinkers, and obese. Give me names, addresses, numbers, and your proof to back up what you claim. Otherwise, you're just spreading hate yourself. You haven't shown yourself to be any better a person than those you convict. I have no doubt there were some very ignorant people who voted for the amendment because of very ignorant reasons, but to sit there and say most people who voted for it does because of A, B, or C is ignorant in itself, because you don't know the reasoning that every person who voted for this thing had went through prior to voting day. You don't know their lives, you don't know their education, you don't know a thing about any of them, so don't sit there and be so smug in assuming you know people's reasoning as it pertains to this. It's all very opinionated assumptions, none of which were based on any facts at all.
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I think you are taking my quote, and running with it even though it's not there. Let me share you my background. I grew up in a christian home. I went to a christian school. my family is still christian. I have seen how christians think and act all my life. I have never seen a bigger group of hypocrites in my life then the christian church.
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Are there any ignorant people out there who use their Christian faith for the wrong things? Sure there are! Just like there are ignorant atheists, ignorant Catholics, ignorant Muslims, ignorant Agnostics, etc.... nobody is perfect! But to put each and every religious person under the same label of hate shows as much, if not more ignorance and hate on your behave. You, my friend, fall under the same label of intolerance as those who you convict. However, even despite all of that, I would still give my life to save yours and your family if it was called for me to do so. I have a general love for all people, even those that are quite tough to show a hand of fellowship to. The biggest thing you need to understand is Christianity is not defined by those small hate groups such as the Westboro Baptist Church for instance. Just like I'm sure you'd be object at the thought that all atheists are Satan worshipers who kill little children and animals. The smallest and most radical groups are usually the ones with the loudest voice. Just remember that the next time you decide to through out your hate to others.
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I suggest you look up what intolerant is. If I were intolerant, I would be asking for legislation to neuter these people so they could not breed their beliefs into this world. If I were intolerant, I would be requesting all religion banned and they muzzled. As it is, I am not. MY problem with these people is that their religion is affecting other people's lives.
Let's do the math here.
Gay marriages would impact the church or christian people in no way, shape, form or fashion.
Christian bigotry and "beliefs" deny people the right to have benefits, civil unions, and marriages.
Who's the "intolerant" ones around here? Looks like the vast majority (62%) of christians.
On a side note, I know 4 people right off the top off my head that voted for it and have been divorced(one of them married 3 times). Yet, had the nerve to post on facebook about the "Sanctity of Marriage". /facepalm