Great response, Dee.
I, too, have been in a few "debates" with individuals on this subject (both for and against, with hetero and homosexual people on both sides). While we may not agree on everything, I'm always open to discourse.
However, when I see things like this...
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Originally Posted by AGDee
This includes legal status for things such as insurance benefits, etc. If 2 men live together in that relationship, and one wants the other to be the beneficiary, I guess that's something we can accept. BUT, I do not believe they should be allowed to "marry" or union together.
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...I shut off completely. I find it amazing that people think it's OK for 2 wo/men to live together and "live in sin," but the minute they push for a legal (not necessarily religious) union, it's going against God's plan.
I'm also glad you brought up the fabric, hair cutting, pork, etc. When I've brought up the same things, I've been told that "times have changed, so our interpretations of things have to change" -- all things EXCEPT homosexuality. That's another thing that will quickly make me end a debate and walk away lol I also chuckle when folks flip-flop with the term ("I don't care if you get a union. Just don't call it marriage!" becomes "I don't want you to have the same rights" when civil unions are brought to the table).
My favorite quote on the subject (from Wanda Sykes): If you don't believe in same-sex marriage, then don't marry someone of the same sex. Simple as that.
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