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[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by sigmadiva

My personal interpretation / understanding is that a sin is an "either/or" act - either you commit a sin, or you don't.

There are no degrees or different levels of sin, as we like to say about lies, e.g., "a big lie" vs. a "little white lie" (no pun intended).

My personal understanding is that the right type of relationship is between a married man and woman. Anything other than that is sinful, be it fornication, adultery, prostitution, bestiality and homosexuality.

That's specious. No one EVER equates adultery and bestiality or lying and bestiality. It's ALWAYS homosexuality and bestiality like they are equivalent. So if ALL "Sins" are equal (not that I consider being gay a sin but I'm making an argument) why try to make homosexuality seem soooo much worse than other sins by comparing it to what people consider pretty vile when what others are doing isn't considered any better in the site of God?

[sigmadiva]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

That's specious. No one EVER equates adultery and bestiality or lying and bestiality. It's ALWAYS homosexuality and bestiality like they are equivalent. So if ALL "Sins" are equal (not that I consider being gay a sin but I'm making an argument) why try to make homosexuality seem soooo much worse than other sins by comparing it to what people consider pretty vile when what others are doing isn't considered any better in the site of God?

Depends on who you talk to. I know people who do.

You, AOII Angel, may not do so, but there are those who do.

I don't know why some people try to make one sin so much worse than the others. Maybe it gives them comfort to do so because it fits their agenda.

The only other reason as to why some may make homosexuality seem so much worse than the others is probably because its counter to our natural biological purpose of reproduction. Looking at it from a simplified evolutionary point of view - our species can not survive if we are not producing any offspring.

But, on the other hand, when you really think about it the other sins are still considered taboo.

As I stated, my understanding is that a sin is a sin is a sin. There are no "little sins", "big sins", "kinda-almost-sin", or "this is not a sin because I said so".

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by sigmadiva

Depends on who you talk to. I know people who do.

You, AOII Angel, may not do so, but there are those who do.

LOL. I can see the news report now: "Why do we allow these individuals to get tattoos? If we let this slide, next thing you'll know we'll be letting dogs marry ottomans. It's a slippery slope!"

The only other reason as to why some may make homosexuality seem so much worse than the others is probably because its counter to our natural biological purpose of reproduction. Looking at it from a simplified evolutionary point of view - our species can not survive if we are not producing any offspring.

If reproduction is the crux of the issue, why not allow homosexuals who HAVE reproduced to get married? They've fulfilled their good Christian duties, no? Also, when do we start annulling all those pesky marriages between people who are infertile/past child-bearing years/just don't want to have children?

But, on the other hand, when you really think about it the other sins are still considered taboo.

As I stated, my understanding is that a sin is a sin is a sin. There are no "little sins", "big sins", "kinda-almost-sin", or "this is not a sin because I said so".

This isn't directed to you, but until I see a task force to ban Red Lobster, all clothing stores, and divorces, I think this "argument" is bullshit.