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Re: Terms and Conditions Question
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Date: 
Wed, 19 May 1999 01:27:34 GMT
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Carbon 60 wrote:
> 
> > Homosexuality has been around since the beginning of man.  If it wasn't, why
> > was there a need to mention it in the bible (not that I belive in the it)?
> 
> OK why is the statement in the Bible going against it - there obviously
> must be something wrong with it for such a statement to be made.

Oh?

> > I could cite other examples, but these should get the point across.
> > Homosexuality has always been with us.  In fact, it is only in this century
> > that it has been shunned by the so-called "christians".
> 
> Now why has it be shunned?

I don't know, but what about cultures where it wasn't considered abnormal?

> > They use God as a crutch to base their fears and ignorance.
> 
> Why not?  Everyone has to believe in something it helps the mind to
> focus correctly and operate more efficiently.  There is nothing wrong

I believe in my perceptions...that helps my mind focus.

> with religion - it gives people a conscience - the difference between

Bite me.  I have a conscience and no religion.

> right and wrong which people forget these days - either that or believe
> the entire universe just appeared from nowhere - I have no opinion on
> the evolution/big bang subject.

I don't believe you.

> > Because they don't have a choice.  Living a so-called "normal" life for a
> > homosexual is totally abnormal.  It is a falsehood to the homosexual and to
> > everyone that homosexual knows, meets, marries, etc.  Do you realize that the
> > highest rate of teenage suicide is teenage homosexuals trying to adopt a
> > "normal" life and not fitting in?  Not knowing what to do?  Fear of being
> > disowned by their parents, friends and everyone they love.  Fearing for their
> > own uncertain future as a homosexual because of the rampant discrimination they
> > see from their familys and others around them towards homosexuals.
> 
> It's their fault for being a freak and not getting help.  People are
> bullied - it's a thing of life but if someone deliberately goes out of
> their way to get bullied it's their fault.

What kind of help?  There is no cure.  What an unbelievable statement.

> *** THIS DISCUSSION HAS NOW BEEN TERMINATED ***
> *** SEE REPLY TO JAMES BROWN'S POST ***

Wow!

--
Sincerely,

Christopher L. Weeks
central Missouri, USA



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  Re: Terms and Conditions Question
 
(...) I got a grade B in History - one of the highest in my school. I live in a house BTW. (...) OK why is the statement in the Bible going against it - there obviously must be something wrong with it for such a statement to be made. (...) Now why (...) (27 years ago, 18-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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