and in the military.
We are talking the US civilian laws only. It is also criminal under the UCMJ, but it again does not apply.
Thanks anyway bud.
The post bringing it up did NOT make this clear, and the situation we are talking about happened OUTSIDE the U.S.
Some Americans need to realize that the entire world does NOT revolve around the United States.
There is a worse "Middle Kingdom" complex there than there is in China.
We were not talking about England. It was fairly clear.
And some off worlders need to realize when people talk generally, they are talking about where they live. :roll:
Because talking about something that happened overseas in the context of where you live is so middle kingdom. :doh
There are heterosexual activities that most Christians also regard as sins.
Of course, no one actually answered the point I made about homophobia and what makes some a homophobe...
Yes, but neither heterosexuality nor homosexuality are activities, they are simply drives inherent to our beings. You and I may well feel an attraction to a beautiful female, and the urge to act on that attraction. I expect a homosexual guy has an equivalent attraction to someone he sees as a beautiful male, and an urge to act on the attraction. Neither urge is inherently wrong or 'sinful'.
I'm not sure quite what point you made about homophobia, but true homophobia (a fear of homosexuals and homosexuality,) must logically stem from something which puts one's own sexuality and self concepts under threat.
The post bringing it up did NOT make this clear, and the situation we are talking about happened OUTSIDE the U.S. Some Americans need to realize that the entire world does NOT revolve around the United States. There is a worse "Middle Kingdom" complex there than there is in China.
Except that the instance in the OP was clearly in the UK
And the UK ****ed up. Infringed upon one of the most basic of all rights, that of religious expression. That's that.
actually i disagree. I think it would lead to Church Revival; becoming more like unto and more accepting of the World has weakened us and made us less appealing.
that is true. but like cupcakes and sitting on the couch; that which is easiest in the short term is most damaging in the long.
And I was talking about where I live. Have a problem with that?
Actually, the Church DOES speak about those other sins. Have you ever been to Mass and hear a priest's homily?
Except that the instance in the OP was clearly in the UK.
And I was talking about where I live. Have a problem with that?
Another example of taking a statement out of context. Thanks for playing.
"police community support officer" has a nice Orwellian ring to it.
They couldn't just give him the title of "Police officer" no?
I can't believe the dude got arrested for this. :rofl:
Only rarely, I'm protestant. And no, those sins weren't addressed when I attended mass.
We don't have a problem with it, but we don't particularly care what is happening in Taiwan. You're largely irrelevant to us.
Americo-centric arrogrance strikes again....
Americo-centric arrogrance strikes again....
But ACTING on said urges IS sinful.
I actually wasn't trying to make any point on homophobia except that it is often used by liberals to paint conservatives who disagree with them on this subject.
Don't hate us because we're awesome. After all, if there were no us, you'd be posting from the People's Republic of China. Or rather, NOT posting.
Read Revelation, and you'll find out Jesus doesn't think many are Christian either.Christian denominations and homosexuality
[ame=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christian_denominational_positions_on_homosexuality]List of Christian denominational positions on homosexuality - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame]
.... I guess none of these people are 'Christians'....
Read Revelation, and you'll find out Jesus doesn't think many are Christian either.
Wow catz. That's a good way to make friends :/ How right-wing of you.We don't have a problem with it, but we don't particularly care what is happening in Taiwan. You're largely irrelevant to us.
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