Defending the Truth

... and were members of the Peace Corps and hates television

My real name is Rich. That is no secret here.

My real name is Vladimir Popiopovich. And I sell used bridges in Arizona.

Including the London Bridge in Lake Havasu, AZ?

I'm getting the impression that you are among those millions who feel that way.

Aaah I'm bored...
One. Homosexuality is an unchangeable nature; it is not a lifestyle choice.
Agreed. I think homosexuality is an inborn condition.

Two. All people are created in the image of God. The homosexuality of gays and lesbians, created by God, is good and not evil.
I disagree with that. In my belief system, my God doesn't concern "himself" with the daily goings on of things on the planet. That's why so many things are allowed to go awry.

Three. The homosexual is just as normal a person as a heterosexual and should not be thought of in sexual terms.
Agreed, but what about the "sexual" in homosexual". Isn't that what set them apart from all the rest of the mammalian species?

Four. Several passages in the Bible speak of same-gender sex. In every instance, the Bible is talking about heterosexuals who, filled with lust, have become sex perverts. The Bible says nothing about innate homosexuality as we know it today or about people who are homosexuals.
That's ignorant. the bible doesn't mention anything about any the other sexual deviant desires either. Especially by the name given to them. There are other abnormal urges that seem to be just as innate as homosexuality.

Five. The burden imposed on homosexuals by society is a great evil. We should stand in revulsion against, and do all we can to oppose, the prejudice, the hatreds, and the condemnation of a society that make the homosexual's life so difficult.
Agreed. I have never condoned nor suggested anything but not calling the union a "marriage". There is a precident set for that, and IMHO I think that is the course of action to take.

Six. Homosexuals are being sinned against by our churches. Like our society, our churches need to change.
That's BS. Why should a church be inclined to change their belief system if their bible specifically deems something a sin. I don't understand why a church should be inclined to change to allow for something like that.

Seven. Gays and lesbians in general have the potential for outstanding character and accomplishment; some may have greater potential than most heterosexuals to be exceptional persons.
What's the point in that? Sexual orientation has nothing to do with whether a person is exceptional or not. There have been exceptional members of all persuasions. As the high-profile arrests for pedophilia, rape, and homosexuality attest.
Some say Charles Manson was a decent musician.

Eight. It is not only unrealistic to expect homosexuals to live without sex, but also it is psychologically harmful to them for them to do so.
I know I wouldn't like to live without sex. That would suck. But then again, if a homosexual want to live as a Christian, it looks like that is what they would have to do. But then again, Christians do a lot of other stuff against the bible so does it really matter. I don't care really. But I still don't think it is "normal" for a person to be attracted to their own gender.

Nine. Full acceptance by society, including the blessings and legality of marriage should be extended to gays and lesbians in the same way it is extended to others.
No point in going there...We know how I feel about that. But what "others" are they talking about?

Ten. As in society, gays and lesbians should be accepted and affirmed in our churches and given any opportunity for service, including ordination, that others have.
I don't go to church, but I would have a hard time remaining in a assembly that affirmed an openly gay member as clergy. That wouldn't sit well with me. One of the reasons I don't attend church is all the contradictions that go on there.