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Comment on Why, as a Christian, I’m Not Joining the Fight Against Gay Marriage by Sherwood MacRae

Sherwood MacRae — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:30:37 +0000

“Because as heterosexuals, I believe we’ve already done an amazing job of turning the sanctity of marriage into an abomination.”

Amen! Enough said. If there ever was an area where hypocrisy reigns among people of “faith” it is here.

We are to be “one” and virtually all of those who appear as our leaders endorse the belief that the male is to be dominant in every area except child birth which, of course, they cannot get involved other than conception.

And I am a male offering this opinion.

Comment on Why, as a Christian, I’m Not Joining the Fight Against Gay Marriage by Aaron Jackman (@spackmanjackman)

Aaron Jackman (@spackmanjackman) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:49:34 +0000

Hey, great article, and so much that I agree with – in particular your beliefs that many heterosexual couples have corrupted the sanctity of marriage, and the fact that many Christians pick and choose which Scripture they want to be passionately for/against. I first want to let you know that I don’t know where I stand on all of this. I do believe that it is wrong to deny anyone the deep need to declare their love for someone, whoever they may be. However, I am of the understanding that marriage in its original form is an ‘act’. The act of marriage is sexual intercourse, and the Bible talks about two people becoming one. I think the Catholics therefore say that gay marriage is impossible, as two couples of the same sex cannot become ‘one’. With this in mind, I still remain (perhaps wrongly) rooted firmly to the fence over whether gay people can ‘physically’ be married. Legally, that’s another matter, and when it becomes a matter of equality, I perhaps side more with those who believe that gay marriage as a legally binding ceremony should be allowed.

Comment on Why, as a Christian, I’m Not Joining the Fight Against Gay Marriage by Kris

Kris — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:16:49 +0000

Hey Tiffany! Another interesting and provocative post. It shouldn’t be a surprise that I completely agree with your take on this subject. The older I get, the more I realize that any glimmer of love, kindness or compassion should be encouraged. The world is a fairly dark place, dimming the lights further on happiness could not possibly be helpful. I respect Christians that monitor themselves with regard to their own beliefs and religion, but overstepping those personal boundaries and infringing on another American’s civil rights is not acceptable. Let people love and marry the person of their choice – everyone on the planet should have that right as a human being – why would anyone fight that?

Comment on Why, as a Christian, I’m Not Joining the Fight Against Gay Marriage by kate

kate — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:37:45 +0000

Hi Tiffany,

Thanks for this post. I want to pushback slightly with the ‘us and them’ dynamic you describe, for a couple reasons. The first is that I think it’s unhelpful to have Christians=heterosexuals. There are many, many, gay Christians and entire denominations that welcome and affirm the LGBT community.

The second reason is that, as evidenced by these several denominations, there is a substantial theological argument to be made for an interpretation of Scripture that doesn’t show evidence of homosexuality as most people live it in our current culture, to be sinful.

Just my two cents. Again, thanks for writing.

Comment on [TELEGRAM] When A Parent Dies, and You’re Next in Line by Ian Ebright

Ian Ebright — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:47:32 +0000

Much appreciated, Max.