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Originally Posted by Trogdor
The bible says many things that are now seen as antiquated, and would be considered oppressive, or misogynistic. So, if you're going to use "the bible says so" as justification for an argument, you'd better be prepared to put your money where your mouth is be willing to accept all of other things that would come along with it.
Furthermore, that whole "shall not lye with another man" thing was actually referring to a practice known as Pederast. The social acceptance of this changed several times through out history. At some points it was normal and accepted rite of passage, at other times it was viewed as hazing or the modern day equivalents to rape. Hence why it was not condoned by the bible.
Finally, in order to justify Christianity as a argument for this law you would need to be able to argue that Christianity is the one true correct religion. I believe in God. Key word believe, not know. I know gravity exists. I know this because I can pick up anything on my desk and drop it. I believe in a higher power, but can not prove it.
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Pederast is a completely different thing all together. At no point was it ever considered ok. Multiple times was it stated marriage is for a man and women. (Matt 19:5; Mark 10:7-12; Eph 5:22-32; 1 Thess 4:4; Mal 2:14-16;Matt 5:32-33; Matt 19:4-6,9; Mark 10:11-12; Lk 16:18; Rom 7:2-3; 1 Cor 7:10-11). And as far as arguing that it is the one true religion I am not about arguing. I will defend my reasons for my faith but that's what makes it what it is. If there was concrete evidence then everyone would believe and there would be no reason for faith. Am I against gay marriage, yes. Am I going to mock, ridicule and persecute gays, no. I'll explain to them why it's wrong but you gotta let them make a decision. Good info though.
Furthermore if gay people want to be together there is nothing I can do about it. But don't taint the word marriage. Make it a different word or something to keep it from being associated with an actual marriage between a man and a women.