The Chick Fil A Flap

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

And unfortunately you just proved mine.
One day you will have to stand before Jesus,
the one you openly mock.

Louielouie,
The reason I asked Hejira that was because of
what he wrote. I wasn't going to even comment
this time in this particular thread. But in trying
to make his point, he always puts down Christian
beliefs.

And even though you and I (and others) disagree
on this issue, at least some do so in a more civil manner.

I believe it's more than just Christians trying to control
the way others live. It affects us too. Since God punishes
sin, we believe that we also will be punished for allowing
it (gay marriage, homosexual rights) to be legal, at least
in the eyes of man.

We all sin, I certainly do. That why our only hope is Christ
Jesus.

Originally Posted by QueenStevie

Allowing same-sex marriage is really a MAJOR Slap in the Face to God! It's VERY Hurtful to Him. So, we serve God's interest when we don't allow same-sex marriage to take place. And that's the deal with that!

But once again, why do Christians obsess over this one issue so much? The Bible cites many 'sins'... why are there not millions rallying in support of stoning adulterous women to death? Where are the restaurant eat ins in support of businesses that proclaim they will not serve the sinful shellfish? Why aren't Christians boycotting the NFL over their touching of dead pig skins? Why hasn't Nancy Reagan been run out of town on rails for not remarrying in her husband's family after Ronald's death? Where are the marches on Washington to deride Wal Mart for selling clothing with mixed fabric mediums? Homosexuality isn't even one of the 10 Commandments for Pete's sake. If someone choses to incite the adultery commandment, same sex marriage would handily fix that problem.

Once again, I completely understand those who feel they are protecting their religion from attack by rejecting same sex marriage. I just don't get when Tea Party/Evangelicals incite the constitution constantly... because the U.S. constitution is pretty explicit in regards to the role of religion in government.

I guess my overarching point is this: I simply cannot wrap my mind around the overreaching hypocrisy of those who are opponents of same sex marriage when they incite religion. Same sex unions are a purely economic/civil rights issue. They are mainly about same sex couples being able to be taxed and insured fairly, along with many other equally boring civil rights. I've never heard of one single same sex marriage proponent speak of forcing any religious organization to marry/recognize same sex couples. I could see how that would be an 'war on religion,' but no one is trying to shut down the Southern Baptist Convention.