Adultery destroys far more marriages than homosexualtiy. Plus adultery made it into the top ten commandments, whereas gay sex didn't.
I think it's clear that to defend marriage adulterers, even those who only 'covet' outside their marriage, should be punished by the law in some way.
OR...we should keep the state out of the bedrooms of consenting adults.
BTW..you might enjoy this..years ago, mid 70's.. I went to a Christmas party where one of the guests was Richard Cardinal Spellman..then Archbishop of NY..he was related to our hosts..At the time, there had been several articles advocating allowing RC priests to marry. The Cardinal was asked his opinion, and I can recall vividly his response. He took a healthy gulp from his brndy snifter, put down his cigarette, and with a twinkle in his eye, replied.."But then what would I do if they wanted to get divorced?"
The argument that just because a specific verse or commandment didn't ban something that it should be okay or less bad is fallacious. I find it interesting though that you use the phrase, "top" ten commandments, because as you know, there are more than 10 commandments in the Bible.
Adultery is sex outside of marriage, whether you're married or not. Also, God's law is clear on fornication.
""Adultery destroys far more marriages than homosexualtiy. Plus adultery made it into the top ten commandments, whereas gay sex didn't.""
Adultery is a sin, same gender sex is an abomination. Bug difference.
""I think it's clear that to defend marriage adulterers, even those who only 'covet' outside their marriage, should be punished by the law in some way. ""
Wrong, adultery is not punishable by law, but is not given legal status by the government, or endorced by the government. In fact, the government condones it. Same sex relationship........same thing.
""OR...we should keep the state out of the bedrooms of consenting adults.""
now that one you got right, so why do gays insist on bringing them into their bedrooms. Do want you want, but the government should never endorse immorality.
I think it's clear that to defend marriage adulterers, even those who only 'covet' outside their marriage, should be punished by the law in some way.
OR...we should keep the state out of the bedrooms of consenting adults.
Comparing the gay lifestyle to adultery is an excellent comparison. Bravo. But nobody is trying to normalize adultery. We can all agree it is a bad thing. Yet, you are trying to normalize the gay lifestyle, and turn a bad thing into a good thing. And that's what we don't like!
You forgot one of the Big 10:
"Thou shalt not covet...Thy neighbor's wife...thy neighbor's ass...nor anything that is thy neighbor's"
No sex (gender, for those of you who use the word incorrectly) differentiation is made here. I believe the prohibition against coveting would include "...your neighbor's anus..."
(And I'm not trying to be crude or crass with that comment)