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Originally posted by librasoul22
I think when someone says "he who is without sin..." they really mean that one sin is not greater than the other in the eyes of the Lord. So therefore if you are engaging in premarital sex, who are you to condemn homosexuality? It is not criticizing your BELIEF, rather the hypocrisy it includes. (Honeykiss, not directed to you personally, I mean "you" in the general sense.)
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Oh, I know Librasoul22. Ita all about discussion and not attacks.
When Jesus used that statement (when the men were stoning the whore), it was because those men were committing sin iin their own personal lives and were
unrepent. (some even with her). It was not because no one should ever be vocal enough to say when something is not right or is wrong.
Therefore "He who is without sin..." is not a blanket statement that should be used to overlook wrong behaviors in others, but a call for us to "discerning" rather than negative or critical.
In a real life example, let's say you were married
and I find out you are having an affair with someone and I call you on it. It is not wrong nor am I judging you if my motives are out of concern for you (and to see you do the right thing by your marriage).
However, it is wrong if I call you on it simply for selfish reasons such as jealousy (or because I want to see your marriage ruined, or to gossip or spread rumours about you,etc.)
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Ok, back to gay marriages. I still say there should be no federal classification of "married" as it relates to those that are "single". Marriage is a religious institution with a religious foundation. Marriage was not created so that two people could be put on an insurance policy.
By eliminating any federal acknowledgment or distinction, then this discussion will be over. Private companies or hospitals can longer make "spousal requirements". There will abe no need to file for a marriage liscense or go to divorce court. No seperate taxes rates or marriage penalty.
So what's wrong with this solution?
I know t may not be as fun to argue over, but still.
