Arella Mae wrote:You prove my point so well maporsche. Let's see, if I were just dare to say that homosexuality is wrong, I am called homophobic, a bigot, and a whole lot of other words, merely because I express my beliefs? You just said that's my right!
According to many on this forum, I am the one that should change my beliefs because I disagree with their view on homosexuality. Now, can you equate this with religious beliefs? Somewhat, yes.
I believe because I believe. Is it a choice? Yes and no. I took that leap of faith but something in me allowed that or whatever you would call it. I don't require empirical evidence. Some do. The one question I wish could be answered is why do some require that proof and others don't.
But the point is, merely because someone is different (for whatever reason) it gives NONE OF US the right to demean them. Saying "I believe in God's eyes that is wrong because the Bible says so" is a whole lot different than calling someone delusional. I do not run around calling people that are homosexual names. I treat them with respect. My believing that it's wrong is no different than you believing I am wrong in stating how I feel about it. But, obviously, according to you, it's ok?
So, why is it ok for you to tell me how delusional (etc) I am and I can't tell someone else I believe something they are doing is wrong? Why is it ok for you but not me? That's where the word HYPOCRITE just jumps out at me.
Hey Mae! Take care. You are not alone.
John 15
If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.
