What you believe about homosexuality doesn't matter....

[WillParkinson]

http://intheparlor.wordpress.com/2013/12/19/what-you-believe-about-homosexuality-doesnt-matter/

Today, there are 2 news stories that have been circulating all over my Facebook and Twitter news feeds. One you are probably aware of, the other maybe not. The two, though, are closely related. The first news story is the indefinite suspension of Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson due to the comments he made during an interview with GQ magazine. The second news story is about the “defrocking” of Pennsylvania UMC pastor Frank Schaefer after he performed the marriage for his gay son and subsequent refusal to submit to church law regarding this action. The link between these two stories is clear. The church’s views (or, in the case of Duck Dynasty, a certain understanding of the Christian faith’s views) regarding homosexuality.'

More at the link!

[idwiyo]

1. k&r

[knowledgeispwr]

2. A couple of facebook friends posted this...

It was interesting reading the replies. Of course, there were those who said that the Bible is clear in its condemnation in homosexuality and that no one is helped by pretending otherwise. Others echoed the sentiments of the blog poster.

What gets me are the people who don't understand how their words and sentiments can be hurtful if it comes from some religious text. They act like their holy book is some shield beyond reproach. Bigotry from a book is still bigotry.

[nomorenomore08]

3. And how is another person's "sin" an exemption from "Love thy neighbor"?

They like to compare being gay to adultery, alcoholism, blah bah, but I don't see anyone fulminating against philanderers or drunks they way they do against LGBT folks.

[Rhythm]

4. I'll care what those kind of people think when they work to outlaw DIVORCE...

...which is something their holy book DOES say Jesus spoke clearly against, as opposed to being LGBT, of which he didn't say one damned thing.

'By their fruits ye shall know them', and all that...

[Smarmie Doofus]

5. This is eloquent:

>>>We are now faced with the reality that there are lives at stake. So whatever you believe about homosexuality, keep it to yourself. Instead, try telling a gay kid that you love him and you don’t want him to die. Try inviting her into your church and into your home and into your life. Anything other than that simply doesn’t matter.>>>>>>


But abject repentance and a plea for forgiveness would work better.

Oh. And a firm resolve to not repeat the sin.

Ok, ok. That's a lot to expect. maybe next year.