Posted on 08/14/2003 4:59:59 AM PDT by No Dems 2004
A poll just released by the Washington Post finds that support for gay civil unions is dropping fast, let alone gay marriage.
The poll asks the question: "Would you favor or oppose a law that would allow homosexual couples to legally form civil unions, giving them some of the legal rights of married couples?"
58% opposed while 37% were in favor and 5% had no opinion
As homosexuals flaunt their successful infiltration of the Episcopal Church, most Americans aren't amused. Here's the question:
"As you may know, the Episcopal church has given its bishops the option of allowing clergy to bless the committed relationships of gay or lesbian couples. Do you approve or disapprove of this decision?"
60% disapprove while 33% approve and 7% had no opinion
Furthermore, Americans were asked this question: "Now thinking about your own religious faith or denomination, would you approve or disapprove of giving local churches the option of blessing committed relationships of gay or lesbian couples?"
63% said they would disapprove while 31% said they would approve and 6% said they either had no opinion or didn't go to church.
Hmmm. It sounds as if America is not as tolerant as the the homosexual activists have been claiming they are. Indeed, other polls are saying the same thing. I've seen national polls that show opposition to gay marriage as running as high as 66%, but, of course, you generally don't hear about those in the general media. Even the CNN/Time poll that showed Americans opposed gay marriage 60%-33% was dealt with a lick and a promise in the media as reporters were more fascinated with the Pew Research Poll that showed lower opposition to gay rights.
What the pollsters haven't been telling us is that the so-called 'increased acceptance' over the years that Americans have towards gays is very, very shallow. While Americans readily acknowledge the immorality of racism, they simply can't accept that homosexuality is okay. Why? Because America is a religious nation and the Bible specifically and unequivocally condemns this behavior. By contrast, there are no religious justifications for racism (as much as liberals would like to say otherwise).
It sounds like the likes of Howard Dean may need a new line of work.
But all that matters is the opinion of the nine "high priests" of American jurisprudence. And I think I know which way five of them will go.
Consider asking him what his issues are with the Bible. Remind him that the Bible makes a number of claims about itself, that it is true, etc., and he is the one saying it isn't. Put the onus (gently) on him to prove why the Bible cannot be trusted as a book. Talk about the huge number of Greek manuscripts available, and how we have far more evidence for the Hew Testament's veracity that we have for any other ancient document.
Consider asking him what his issues are with the Bible. Remind him that the Bible makes a number of claims about itself, that it is true, etc., and he is the one saying it isn't. Put the onus (gently) on him to prove why the Bible cannot be trusted as a book. Talk about the huge number of Greek manuscripts available, and how we have far more evidence for the Hew Testament's veracity that we have for any other ancient document.
Which side is pushing their agenda more effectively, the 58% or the 37%?
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