Eh. I was ranting about lousy scholarship and not gay marriage for a reason. ;) But since you asked other questions, I'll answer.
I can't say that despite my faith in the Bible, that I entirely have come to peace with or approve of slaughtering enemy tribes. To a point I understand: Look at the Palestine and Israel situation. But I don't think I could do it, even if I was ordered by God specifically.
Why are we formulating secular law, based on a book used only by a certain amount of the population ?Despite my Christianity, that's something I'm not entirely sure I want. In theory, it could be awesome. In practice, we have Saudi Arabia. I don't really wish to become the Western version, as devoutly as I believe the Bible. As you noted, there's also that whole 'secular' concept. For me, it's been a complex issue. Whether it -should- be being argued/voted on, people do and it becomes a matter of voting or not for an amendent/law. At that point it's a personal choice and no longer fully or mostly a debate what about what -should- define
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runequester: I was going to reply, but found I didn't have a lot to add. I don't feel I can necessarily vote for gay marriage, but I find it.. idiotic that we can argue that only the scary gay people should be penalized for not living according to the Bible re: benefits, social security, taxes and so on. I can't justify that and definitely believe that benefits need to be federalized. At the end of the day, making someone destitute or denying them healthcare isn't 'christian' either and definitely doesn't bring them to God.
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I can't say that despite my faith in the Bible, that I entirely have come to peace with or approve of slaughtering enemy tribes. To a point I understand: Look at the Palestine and Israel situation. But I don't think I could do it, even if I was ordered by God specifically.
Why are we formulating secular law, based on a book used only by a certain amount of the population ?Despite my Christianity, that's something I'm not entirely sure I want. In theory, it could be awesome. In practice, we have Saudi Arabia. I don't really wish to become the Western version, as devoutly as I believe the Bible. As you noted, there's also that whole 'secular' concept. For me, it's been a complex issue. Whether it -should- be being argued/voted on, people do and it becomes a matter of voting or not for an amendent/law. At that point it's a personal choice and no longer fully or mostly a debate what about what -should- define ( ... )
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