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coupjarret

An Explanation: So You'll Always Have the Upper Hand in the Argument.

Jul 14, 2004 00:00

Homosexuality. GAYYYYYYness. Natural? Inborn? Learned? Adopted?...Chosen? Whatever you believe, if you use the Bible to back up your claim of immorality, your a git. And I'm going to explain, just so people don't ask my why this is any more, why there is no such prohibition contained in the text of what the Jews call the Torah.

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Question anonymous July 14 2004, 14:04:59 UTC

I like that you are so vocal about your beliefs! :)

Wasn't it Moses who did the whole 10 commandments thing? I think Abraham was long dead.

Also, in fairness, you might mention that Abraham is also viewed as the first follower of Islam by Muslims, although Islam itself didn't start until the 7th century A.D.

Re: Question coupjarret July 14 2004, 20:41:45 UTC

bahaahaahah omg!!! You're so right!!! What the fuck is wrong with me?! I just noticed as I was looking through it again...and I was like "Abraham?" Umm... yeah. I was having a discussion that morning about the near sacrifice of Abraham's son and I guess it stuck with me. Damn, you're right...G-d that was dumb. Anyways...but yeah, the first muslim thing is definately true. I don't feel that Muslims get enough cred, especially from the Jewish community. Wish I knew who you were...interesting you chose to remain anon. As for Abraham being long dead, we don't even know if they even really lived *shrugs*

Re: Question coupjarret July 14 2004, 20:46:24 UTC

And can we say C.E. instead of A.D., A.D. offends me, lol. jk jk

Re: Question anonymous July 15 2004, 14:16:42 UTC

You're totally right!

When I wrote my comment I thought, "What's the opposite of B.C.E.? ... A.D.! Geez, why don't they change A.D. too -- it would be just as offensive as B.C. was..." So I'm a little slow sometimes... :)

And by the way, I appreciate your discussions of [mis]translation. Mistranslations are really important and are like an invisible (and unrealized) barrier to most people's understandings. If people complain because you talk about that stuff, I completely agree with posting the "flip off" picture of the man with the undeterminable ethnicity. What a multi-culturally sensitive LiveJournal! ;)

Re: Question coupjarret July 15 2004, 17:42:58 UTC

email me a link to your journal or something. I want to know who shares my sentiments on things. Well, hope to hear from you mystery person.

Re: Question anonymous July 15 2004, 21:41:37 UTC

I don't actually keep a journal. I just follow links, find ones that interest me, read them for a bit and, if they're worthwhile, keep coming back for more. Like you said, we seem to share sentiments on things, so I'll read what you say and maybe we can comment back and forth sometimes. :)

I don't mean to be at all cryptic about who I am. I know it's probably frustrating. But, please trust me when I say that it's better this way. I'm just here to chime in and agree when I think you're onto something and maybe to learn a little in the process. And, of course, to make sure you give Moses his props! But, of course, if it actually bothers you, I will totally leave you alone. Otherwise, just enjoy the mystery and the comments now-and-then. :)

Re: Question coupjarret July 16 2004, 00:32:18 UTC

Well, I've never turned down an adventure...so comment on what thou wilt. I only asked in order to return the favour. But you're always welcome to post your input.

Shalom, Chaver.

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