Posted on 01/12/2002 2:14:54 PM PST by GrandMoM
I argue my position because I consider it an assault on the family by agents of the homosexual agenda. It is not simply the attempt to raise one particular sin to parity with one particular form of virtue. The dispute over the homosexual agenda -- the fight about a redefinition of our understanding of human sexuality -- is also, more fundamentally, about whether we are going to continue to be a people capable of making principled moral judgments at all. If it is "intolerant" to refuse to re-order our common life on the licentious principle of doing whatever we want in sexual matters, it will soon be considered equally "intolerant" to order our common life on the basis of any moral principles whatsoever.
We should look very carefully at what public figures say and do on the issue of sexual responsibility and sexual conduct. We should apply such scrutiny particularly to those who offer themselves as leaders of the moral conservative cause, or with whom that cause is tempted to align itself. If we don't, we'll find ourselves committed to political alliances and strategies that -- whether in the name of "tolerance" we'll represent the abandonment of our core beliefs that there is no compromise of principle possible on the question of the family.
I took the words that diogenes used in his reply to me because I don't feel I am getting my point across to him. Perhaps I did a better job in post 181. I am not trying to pick and choose morality. I recognize what he says to be true, but somethings have priority over others because of the severity of the consequences. One of the major problems facing our culture is the blanket acceptance of homosexual behavior as normal. This foremost has to be fought if we are to survive.
Now then, do you support the idea of placing homosexuals in such positions, or support the idea just so that you can slam Republicans?
PS, will you be returning to any of the threads on Lee P. Brown now that it has come out that he was one of the last recipients of Enron money ($250,000) within a month of the financial news breaking? Will you be returning to the Enron threads now that the Dems are getting their hands dirty with ink that just won't wash away?
I happen to agree with the romanians. i'm so sick of the "politically correct" stance in the U.S. BARF
What?!?
That is either the most lame attempt to flame someone I've ever seen or apparently Felching does cause brain damage.
Move on...
But it fits in very Nicely with this one --- Abortion Funding
Sin is always a willful choice.
In all likelihood, the USA would ahve told the people of Luxemborg, tuff s**t; how dare you tell us what you want or don't want, like or don't like. The US didn't give a damn about their religious concerns--hell, we're trying to eliminate religion from the marketplace here.
Alas....another story...off topic.....back to discussing butt boys.
But of course you are, and that is your right, and duty as a citizen. I respect that. The fact that I disagree with you, is a matter to be joined in the public square in civil debate. And on that ground, I will be comfortable with the outcome. I have great confidence that the best and most moral nation that has ever graced this Earth will work it all out reasonably well, at least for our corporeal term. And that should delimit the scope of the debate, and the ultimate resolution.
Sure, he cheated on his wife therefore he is a pervert. However, his cheating on his wife should have been a personal matter between he and Sen. Clinton.
Now then, do you support the idea of placing homosexuals in such positions, or support the idea just so that you can slam Republicans?
Who someone sleeps with is a personal matter and the Right should lay off of Bush on this one as they should have when Clinton appointed gays.
PS, will you be returning to any of the threads on Lee P. Brown now that it has come out that he was one of the last recipients of Enron money ($250,000) within a month of the financial news breaking? Will you be returning to the Enron threads now that the Dems are getting their hands dirty with ink that just won't wash away?
Enron paid many politicians protection money and none should be free of scrutiny for receiving the money. However, if White House staff or any political operatives sold their stock that would be called insider trading and they broke the law. I don't care if they are Republicans or Democrats, they should do time.
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