Posted on 02/14/2005 12:32:30 AM PST by RWR8189
I guess it's just one of those things they can't explain....like what makes people Type A or B personalities.
I think both of your instincts multiplied together wouldn't lead a protozoan from a bath of acid.
Actually, it was nice of her to wait until her father's election bid was over to announce this. She could have done this in October...
I believe that some might be born with a genetic predisposition to homosexuality, kind of like some are born predisposed to alcoholism or myopia or diabetes. But whereas the latter two are physical ailments, the former is a psychological one -- a state of mind as much as biochemical determinism.
When one reaches an age where one makes decisions, one decides whether to be homosexual or not. No one is born gay.
The truth is likely somewhere in the middle. I know most boys who were molested by men remain sexually confused for many years after reaching puberty. DON'T sit there and try to convince me those kids, whoo's balls hadn't even dropped, somehow just KNOW they were born gay.
I just don't agree with that...especially since it isn't proven by science. You will never get me to believe that some gays CHOOSE to be gay.
I'm with you. Most of the people on this thread are political agendists who smell blood in the water, with a few gay pride pushers thrown in for good measure.
Because according to Christian Scriptures homosexuality is the direct result of willful rejection of divine axioms. Short of comprehensive evidence to the contrary, people of faith see no reason not to accept the moral pronouncements made regarding homosexuals. Also, there exists enough circumstantial evidence with respect to the behaviour and tendencies of homosexuals to suspect the traditional understanding is valid.
I also believe we should make Marriage an amendment (Fed or State) between a man and a woman only.
Ok...and if you take religion out of the equation?
Manichaeism: Established by the Persian prophet Mani in the 3rd century CE. Based on the Zoroastrian tradition and incorporating elements of Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism and other fairths(sic), Mani saw himself as a great religious teacher akin to Buddha and Jesus.
I wouldn't be surprised if Keyes felt that way about himself. I can tell you that some folks here do compare him with Jesus.
This is a point an uncomfortably large number of freepers have overlooked. He didn't cut her off until she attended the "Counter-Inaugural," yet many are claiming he tossed her once his election bid failed.
I strongly suspect this is another "McGreevey" case where homosexuality is being used as camouflage for betrayal.
Why should one do that? Materialism is no more proveable than religion.
Looks to me like you understand them quite well.
Muslims - at least the ones the media deigns to quote - can be aded to your groups. I could care less if someone is gay, it's having them constantly whining and demanding our approval of everything they do that gets me. Respect is earned, not bestowed, and nobody respects an habitual victim.
You're screen name is interesting. Especially when associated with a thread like this.
Well, considering I voted for George W. Bush twice and was completely devestated by the early exit polls which showed him losing, I think that it's fair to say that I'm a conservative.
As for the Keyes story, here's all my responses to the arguments that have been bandied about today:
1. I agree with those of you who say that moms and dads should love and talk to their kids no matter what. Family is much, much more important than someone's sexual orientation or politics.
2. We're all sinners, and I think that we should all be careful to examine our own lives before we go around saying that others are going to Hell. Frankly, I think that God has reserved Hell for people like Hitler and bin Laden, not people who happen to be gay.
3. I think that Alan Keyes is more of a sinner than his daughter. I HATE people who are self-righteous and hypocritical, qualities which both apply to Keyes. There's a reason why he's never won an election; he thinks he's better than everyone else. Well, this incident shows us that he isn't; in fact, he's a pretty lousy parent all things considered.
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