... gay people; saying that there is something wrong in their beliefs. A belief of homosexuality is not a belief; it's a sin. For instance, killing is not a belief, which other people use it as a belief; it's a sin because killing is a sin. Likewise, homosexuality shall be considered as a sin because in some cases it causes death. Children and kids, who have been brought up by homosexuals or in ... ...

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... very few homosexuals. Their reasons are innumerable in that every person has a different reason why a gay adoption should or shouldn't be. The number one reason for most people is, "it's a sin", well that's a statement that could be stretched on and on. The other reasons vary but are mainly the same, most argue that if the child is raised in the household ... also understand that most people feel like gay adoption would have a negative impact on the moral values of the child and for the others they feel like gay adoption is a sin. Neutral people don't have a side they favor. The subject...

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... a deviant lifestyle, "Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is an abomination."(Leviticus 18:22) There are very few religious sects that do not condemn homosexuality as a sin and Catholicism is not one of them. Rev. Fred Phelps of Kansas routinely and cruelly protests at funerals of AIDS victims with signs declaring, "god hates Fags!" Even though 6 out ... of the last fifteen popes were gay the Catholic Church still believes that homosexuality is a grave sin. The government is the second large entity that is almost completely anti-gay. Many people were barred from joini...

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... form lasting relationships, and the relationships that do form are shallow and uncommitted" ("Gay Marriage Pro," 2003). Although most religions view homosexuality as a sin, many gay people practice an organized religion, and do not view this as a sin. According to the article from "Same Sex Marriages-Pros and Cons", there are several reasons that gay marriage should be legal. First, denying them ... ...

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... to oppose the legalization of same sex marriages. They claim that if gay men and lesbians are allowed to be married, their constitutional rights will be violated as homosexuality is a sin in their religion. As long as they have the money to line the politicians' pockets, they will probably continue to prevail, at least for now. However, the movement has one ... say is completely untrue, and the other half is up for interpretation. Jesus is never once given credit for any statement regarding homosexuality. Homosexuality is never explicitly said to be a "sin". Well, ok, unless you count t...

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... the true definitions of marriage is, "to join as husband and wife." There is no same sex orientation in that definition. As a Christian, you are taught to believe homosexuality is a sin. The church states that gay people choose their lifestyle, and are going to rot in hell for their immoral actions. The Bible teaches that it is wrong, and it is ... a life of sin. The Catholic Church officials are pretty much the only men who will not vote for the legalization of gay marriage. In a recent poll, only one third of the Catholic Church ... ...

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... having these women have sex some used condoms and some did not. They found that those who didn't use condoms scored high on the mood test, and those who used condoms scored low on the mood test. The results, published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior in March, suggest that the fluid containing sperm may actually enhance mood when it is absorbed ... the experiment. I think that everyone should continue to live a happy life, and have a very oriented sexual experience any way that they choose, or what ever best fits them. If this test comes out 10 years form now proving that all this inf...

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... , including extensive home visits and interviews of prospective parents. It is designed to screen out those individuals who are not qualified to adopt, for whatever reason. My problem with this test is how can you really tell who is a good parent and who isn't? I feel that everyone can be a good parent I do not feel it should be left up to ... a test to decide whether someone is a good parent or not. All of the evidence shows that lesbians and gay men can and do make good parents. Good parenting is not influenced ... ...

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... with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination. They shall surely be subjected to death. Their blood shall be upon them" (NKJ, Leviticus 20:13). Obviously homosexuality is considered a sin for Christians, so it is almost impossible to be a homosexual person in Christian cultures because this is against the principles stated in the Bible. Opposing views claimed that culture does ... ...

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... their views on sexual-orientation. The main culprits that have declared a personal war against those of the LGBT community are the Catholic and Mormon churches who think that homosexuality is a sin and they are the ones who want to deny them of equal rights in the United States. The most popular example of this is the hostility that has ensued over ... ...

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... and live their life and normal to them as straight people do theirs. Against gays, people also use God and their religion. People who use this reason believe it is a sin for two persons of the same sex to fall in love. To them it is like offending God and all that he stands for. In their minds only a man and ... ...

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... . The father said that he realizes that homosexuality is not a choice but rather that being a homosexual is something you are born to be. He also feels that although homosexuality is a sin, like all other sins committed, god will forgive those people. Another part of the conversation was that of the use of birth control. The Catholic Church is obviously Pro-Life ... ...

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... the Judeo-Christian society in which we live, homosexuality is heavily frowned upon by religion. In the past, religious leaders supported the dominant culture's ignorance about homosexuality by calling it a 'sin'. Strong believers in the biblical translation concur that man to man or woman to woman intimate relationships are grave sins. Religious people who are gays, lesbians, and bisexuals are often ... ...

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... a constantly sinful lifestyle and the Bible says being gay is wrong. To this I say, don't we live in a constantly sinful lifestyle and doesn't the Bible say not to live in sin? Though this is true, this does not rationalize it, or make it ok. The second reason I don't approve of it, the first being God says no, is because it is ... ...

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... sex unions are marriages. Same sex unions are a way that some homosexual couples have been able to publicly acknowledge their relationships in commitment ceremonies. Some might say that it is a sin to be homosexual and that God made Adam and Eve and it should not be any other way. However god makes things happen for a reason. Therefore God made homosexuals for ... ...

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... birth control, rhythm method of birth control, gift of children, offenses against the dignity of marriage, free union, and trial marriages. In his sermon on the mountain, Jesus describes the sin of adultery to his listeners. He states that "Everyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart." This statement goes to show how seriously ... ...

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... they attack them one way or another. The majority of people who do attack or fight against GLBT people do it for religious reasons. They say that being gay is a sin so they hurt the people who are. What I am wondering is, don't religious people say the God loves everyone? Then why do these people hurt other people for something they ... ...

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... mentioned before there is a record in Bible of the destruction of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah by The Lord who rained burning sulphur upon them. These cities had committed sin so grievous'(Gen 18:20) that the Lord had sent two angels (at least, they are thought to be angels) to investigate in Sodom. There they met Lot and were ... ...

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... by is caused by the people who call themselves Christians. In our society these Christians attempt to force their beliefs down the throats of those who posses conflicting ideas of a sin free society, in a country in which we are given unlimited freedom to believe in what we want and to live our lives the way we choose. The media has projected ... ...

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... still oppose homosexuality. These individuals tend to be of very religious backgrounds with high respects of the Holy Bible. They claim that the Bible possesses passages that state homosexuality is a sin, or going against God's will. Well if God is against homosexuality which the holiest of books states, then why would he create homosexuals? Why would he make an individual gay ... ...

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... only most due to my religious opinion. I feel that if a denomination does not allow certain rights to gays then homosexuals should respect that. If the denomination feels that homosexuality is a sin, then homosexuals should not practice that religion. There is reference in the bible against homosexual preference such as fornication, so the church's views should not be altered due to protest ... ...

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... issue is none of our concern. In attempt to evaluate our attitude towards people of different sexual orientation we will be able to understand them better. These findings in the test will help determine how strongly people preference gay, lesbians, and straight people. It should help people discuss the implications for their feelings. What is more important, we may overcome our ... ...

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... legally married, I certainly consider myself married." "Well, Honey," she placated. "That's nobody's business but your own." "Well, no. Actually..." My turn without hesitation "...if I should be hospitalized because of this test (dramatic visions of a consumptive Camille wafting just inside my eyes) I want to make sure that my partner can get into the room, help make life or death decisions, and is ... ...

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