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[musicman04941]

"This group of homosexuals, we consider them impure," he said, calling on Palestinians to take to the streets to prevent marchers from entering east Jerusalem, where the holy sites are located. They "must not be allowed to enter Jerusalem

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[theytookunix]

That's the thing, in their eyes, they aren't sinning by speaking out (among other things) against homosexuals. In their rationality and train of thought and beliefs, it is perfectly reasonable to incite violence against acts and people which their belief systems deem "evil" or "sinful." It's a reasonable response, at least from their points of view.

That being said, I think that everyone should be let to do their own thing. If god doesn't like it, it can pick through it all in the end. As long as we are good people, I don't see why god would care what we believe.

[ceallaighgirl]

I beg to differ. I highly doubt that they consider themselves sinless.

HOWEVER

There is a big difference between repenting from sin and rushing into it head first (at least in the Christian and Jewish view -- although that is a Muslim they quote there and I don't know the specifics of Islam). Repenting from sin doesn't make a person no longer a sinner (it would be ridiculous to believe that), but it does make them spiritually clean again (and again and again and again . . . ).

[musicman04941]

Well...I'm sure they don't consider themselves sinless. But the thing is that with these kinds of statements they are placing themselves on a higher level than homosexuals.

[ceallaighgirl]

No, they're not. They're saying that homosexuality is wrong.

[musicman04941]

By all technicalities, nobody should be allowed to enter Jerusalem. According to the Bible (and I'm sure you know this), every sin is equal. Lying is the same as stealing. Stealing is the same as adultery. Adultery is the same as murder, and murder is the same as homosexuality. So....if they want homosexuals to stay out of Jerusalem because "homosexuality is wrong," maybe they should step back and take a look at themselves first.

[ceallaighgirl]

So on a totally different subject, I just had to send you this video because I think you'll all enjoy it (well you guys in Bellingham). Stephen Colbert is doing a 400-something part series on all the congressional districts in the US (well duh, of course the US) and last night was Rick Larsen from 2nd (Whatcom & Skagit). It's hilarious.

http://www.comedycentral.com/motherload/?lnk=v&ml_video=71686 (hope the link works)

[qtsamiam]

Look at that. You make an entry a month after a few other infrequent posts and you've got the comments flying. That figures. Homosexuality and relgious matters... what will the next ceaseless argument be?

[musicman04941]

:) I've been holding back...

[ceallaighgirl]

BWAHAHHAHAHHA

(Personally, I find arguments like these to be very interesting.)

[musicman04941]

i agree