1. Homosexuality
The Bible is used as the backbone of information for many religions, but according to many professors who teach religion classes all over the United States, all have the common belief that the "Bible has been translated numerous times over the years, the chosen books for the bible have always been one sided and certain books have been put in because of what the chosen scholars thought what would be more appealing to the new King James and his community". ... That's what the Bible is, an interpretation of what someone else has saw full of stories thru someone else's eyes and several ...
Simple, it's all based upon how the bible is interpreted. ... If someone against same-sex marriage were to explain the bible about homosexuality and how it is sinful, there would be no concrete evidence of what they say is how God really wanted his children to think. After all we as a nation have diverse religions, anyone can interpret the bible the way they think seems fit. To this day many things can come from the bible and be used against us or work to our advantage. There wouldn't be many different interpretations if there wasn't many versions of the bible, like New Internat...
There are many places in the Bible where God says, "Man, do not lay with a man as with a woman" (Leviticus 20:13). ... But nowhere in the Bible does it say it is a sin to be gay without having any sexual action. This is the misinterpretation of the Christian Bible. ...
They believe it is unnatural and that the individuals who are gay are going against God and the bible. ... Their interpretation of the bible is different from others in the religious community. ... There is reference in the bible against homosexual preference such as fornication, so the church's views should not be altered due to protest. ...
Many people may just agree with the bible and their religion or go by the values they were taught growing up, believing it is right to not be open to new ways and accept the unnaturalness of homosexuality. I have never been to church nor have I ever had a religion, and honestly, have never opened up a bible in all of my life. Therefore I do not look to the bible for answers, and perhaps never will. ...
Christianity itself and what they believe in, Bible, is the largest areas where incorrect assumptions occur so that the fanatics can preach against the minority people. ... However, most scholars have proposed that the Bible does not really say that homosexuality is a sin, and that translations are not accurate and have been misunderstood. In other words Lynn Lavner humorously said that, "The Bible contains six admonishments to homosexuality and 362 admonishments to heterosexuals. ... The other misinterpreted story in the Bible is the story of Sodom, which is always brought up whenever the rel...
The answer is the Bible." ***** feels that the bible is a "history book" and that marriage should be a "unity between two people who love one another," without regards to sexual orientation. ... Regarding the verses in the bible that state homosexuality is morally wrong, it was brought to my attention by my father, that in the same book of the bible it also banishes a woman that has a menstrual cycle. ...
Extremists would start to argue that "same-sex marriage is a violation of basic biblical tenets,"" and then would start citing passages, without regard for the cultural context or literary genre of the passages invoked, from the ground of religious faith which is the bible. Doing this might cost them to lose the credibility of the claim, for like the ones in the bible, stories that are so old, so very ancient are always true, but they aren't always correctly noted down and explained. ...
It is said in the bible "If a man lies with a male as he lies with a woman, both have committed an abomination. ... Some church goers believe there is no prohibition of homosexuality in the bible, that God never condemned homosexuality. To tell a homosexual that the bible is good news, but that it says that their ability to love one of the same gender is sinful and perverted in God's eyes is a gross contradiction. ...
Today I will be telling you about the Bible verses that refer to gay marriage, important people in the political world's point of view on this issue, and the effects same-sex marriage will have on the country. ... According to the Bible, the issue of same-sex relationships was addressed several times. ... You can see there are arguments in the Bible, politics, and in the society. ...
The English dictionary sees marriage as "the institution whereby men and women are joined in a special kind of social and legal dependence for the purpose of founding and maintaining a family". However, the working definition of marriage is being challenged, and many people feel that marriage should...
Mohr explains by proving that people take what they want out of religion and specifically the bible and use it to show that homosexuality is immoral and wrong. ... " Mohr believes that society's dislike of homosexuality is being used to interpret the bible rather than give ground to the condemnations of homosexuality. ...
I believe that marriage should be between a man and a woman and that is what is stated in the Bible. ... It is stated right in the Bible that the definition of marriage is to be between a man and a woman. ... The legal system in the United States evolved out the laws contained in the Bible. ...
Dear Prime Minister The following is a letter in regards to my opinion on the recent decision involving same sex marriage. I am a student and I have been concerned about the same-sex marriage issue. Now that you have released the latest definition of marriage, which includes same-sex coupl...
SAME SEX MARRIAGES For many years a battle has been undergoing over whether equal rights and protection against discrimination should be extended to homosexuals which was recently expanded into the area of marriage. The topic of homosexual marriages is a common issue today like the nation's cap...
I am female, white, and straight. Five years from now, I will be living the American dream, marrying an average working-class hero type of man. I will be happy and in love. However, millions of United States citizens are being denied this same right which will someday legally merge me and my futu...
Time and again, the Bible clearly states and demonstrates God's position on homosexuality: ▸ Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed because of homosexuality (Gen 18:20-21; 19:5-7, 13); ▸ Homosexuals will not inherit the kingdom of God (1 Cor 6:9-10); ▸ Those who practice homosexuality are called "perverted men" (Jdg 19:22); ▸ The penalty under the Old Testament for homosexuality was death (Lev 20:13); ▸ It is abominable, whether committed by men or women (Ro 1:26-27) Three Ontario judges stated that "...prohibiting gay couples from marrying violat...
Same sex marriages is one of the corner stones of equality that the lesbian, gay, and bisexual community is fighting for these days. Despite mass public same sex wedding ceremonies, families living as married couples, sometimes with children, and outspoken advocates for the equal right to marry, th...
Same Sex marriages Today in society there are many pressures put upon people by others and their beliefs. One of the major pressures it puts on people is the pressure of homosexuality and whether it is right or wrong. Homosexuality is on the rise in the United States as well as many other countries...
Imagine not having the right to marry the one person you love. There is much controversy in the United States about the legalization of homosexual marriages. According to a UFMCC article, currently, "Vermont is the only state in the United States that allows gay marriages to happen within the bound...
Over the time and events in homosexual culture, there has been a reflecting reaction to the culture. Just like any other trait that is existent which people describe as controversial, there must be a reaction to that trait. In this case, the reaction to homosexuality is what has been labeled as "...