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This three-part series will address the pro-gay theology by dividing its arguments--or tenets--into three categories: social justice arguments, general religious arguments, and scriptural arguments.
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One of the three is the real issue: social justice arguments, while both of the other two are religious.
They may not be a "religious organization" persay, but they're definitely very, very religious indeed.
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These arguments are most effective in secular discussions (talk shows, interviews, university debates) where listeners are unlikely to judge them by Biblical standards. Instead of discerning which side is theologically correct, non-Christian audiences tend to side with whoever seems "nicest."
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Absolutely amazing. Social justice arguments are most effective in secular discussions, such as university debates where listeners are unlikely to judge by "Biblical standards"? Well yeah, there's where one would find a less biased argument. At least people in such discussions see the issue from a more tangible and diverse perspective... you know, like in a democracy? Apparently if it isn't being discussed by religious figures, then it must be incorrect or fallacious. "Instead of discerning which side is theologically correct." Who cares about theology when the issue is real, and affects real people, religious or not. It also says non-Christian audiences tend to side with whoever seems "nicest". Hmm...
Each of the social justice arguments (some make sense, some don't) are immediately shot down, saying they're misleading or incorrect. Also notice that every single one of the arguments is defending homosexuality, and every response rebuts the idea that homosexuality is OK. So this is anything but a research institute. Research institutes aren't supposed to be politically or religiously charged, and surely not one-sided (otherwise, why do any 'research' at all?). This one, however, is.
Jesusphreak: I don't think you're a bad guy. I know you mean well. But, I just ask that you try to see complex issues such as this one from a more down-to-earth perspective, rather than always from the Bible. To sum up my opinions of homosexuality, I'll say that I really don't have a problem with it, or even homosexual unions. I do, however, have a problem with homosexual couples adopting children (Which is already legal). I disagree with this aspect because I feel it has adverse psychiatric effects on the children. I also feel that it leaves the child even more vulnerable to ridicule, confusion, and sense of disbelonging than what kids already experience as it is. Gays marrying gays, well, I don't care. It's alot better than people having to fly ugly rainbow flags in my neighborhood or block people trying to get to work by protesting in public streets. I think they should have the same rights as heterosexual couples, so long as it it doesn't have negative effects on others, especially children. Straight couples or gay couples making out in public piss me off. But I'll tell you, explaining two men kissing to a child is challenge.
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