People of other religious persuasions have been found to be very modest about their sexual behavious.\nNot so in Western Christian nations.
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Most western countries ( Europe and the Americas) are basically Christian oriented.\nChristianity teaches that Jesus died for the sins of Mankind.\nThis belief alone gives license to the believer to sin.\nPornography is promotes by all western countries.\nLook at the  way women who go to church dress, they way they speak and preach in church.\nGays and lesbians demand rights because they believe that they are right.\nThis is all about sexual behavior.\nThis is not the case in other civilizations and religions.\nBut of course , who is to tell the Christian nations that they are wrong.\nEven if it were possible for Jesus to come back and try to reform modern day " Christians" they would seek to crucify him again.\nGod Bless you all.
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With the exception of people who just like to have sex with anyone and do it for just the fun of it. Let's face it there is way more to it then just a choice. You are right because I know 100% that I enjoy the opposite sex. I have been and seen enough to know almost all homosexuals are born that way. These bible thumpers base everything on fear. Fear because they don't know 100% that when they die they don't just do nothing. They confuse faith and spirituality. With things written so so so long ago with no proof whatsoever other than what was told to them.
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I am not sure what you mean. Some Christians are making quite a big stir and fighting back in opposition to homosexual marriage. Or do you mean that too many Christians are being too quiet and not being outspoken enough against homosexual marriage?
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Actually, ALL species of the animal kingdom engage in homosexual behavior...so yeah it IS nature intended. Christians have a problem with anything they can't control. They're also brainwashed and can't think for themselves.
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I suppose it's how extreme a form of their religion they follow. Look at the number of so called honour killings happening, where people have relationships outiside their social or religious background. It's rather worrying- i was watching it on crime watch the other night.
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Christians are NOT the only ones who discriminate against others. Most organised religions talk  'smiting the infidel'. They all believe that their's is the one true way.
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As a Wiccan I feel this kind of thing is just ridiclous. People have been gossiping about others for many years and it hasnt changed much. People are known by their deeds not by their words in my opinion, if you put out kindness and have the forethought to choose your words before you speak, you got it made. \n\nIt is true that Christians have taken our symbols, our Sabbats and the like and incorporated them into their thealogy, symbolism and the like; but this is not the way of the modern day Christian, most are more tolerant of us these days then when the Christian Church began. \n\nTechnically, one cannot worship someone or something if one doesnt believe in it. Hope this helps. Blessed Be.
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it seems to me that people who live in more populated areas interact with more people and hear and discuss more different ideas than people who live in less crowded areas.  I think seeing that there are people in other religions and from other cultures AND that they are good people leads one to be more open-minded and tolerant --- and less convinced that there is only one right way to believe.
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Not fussed to be honest. I think many religious leaders such as Bishops and cardinals would have a mojor problem though as the whole power leanings of the Church are towards men rather than women.
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We have all done things we aren't too proud of.  But not all  people live like that.  Some people put on the christian title without much care at all.  I am not saying you have to be perfect to be a christian but some people really don't care about how they represent.  Some people, some churches, some 'live' in darkness, some blend but some don't.  Watch out for us.
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ingrained religious dogma and the "ick" factor experienced by insecure heterosexuals\njust my opinion
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Yes, the religous folk do seem very contradictory at times. Personally, I believe that a lot "religious people" (Think Dana Carvey as the Church Lady) miss the point of their beliefs. And that is acceptance. The way gay marriage is being protrayed in the media is almost laughable if it weren't true. Them not being allowed to get married is just another form of discrimination and this time in history will be marked for this civil right. I don't believe people will start marrying sheep or some other idiotic claim these people make. It's just fear of the unknown and the fear makes these people want to get rid of it. \n\nAs for sex, it's a natural thing. Whether you believe me or not, religion is a way of controlling behavior, look back to the Middle Ages if you don't believe me, and sex is one of those urges though totally natural, suppressed. Just like nudity (see Genesis) or other "sins." As for why these people speak of it constantly, well, let's just call it "sexual frustration" and thus they must get the frustration out of their system. It's a lot like if you had a fight with a friend and have to vent to someone so you feel better.
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There was a time when this trend was unacceptable to fundamental Christians. Unfortunately the influence of the world has had a profound effect. Many Christians now operate on the basis of "everyone else is doing it...why not me?" Or "Look at so and so... He/She is doing fine... God can't be that disapproving of that behavior." Many don't actually know that the God of the Bible they profess to believe, actually does disapprove of premarital sex.\n\nI can remember when this behavior was not highly looked on...just 30-40 years ago...and by secular America at that.\nSadly, many 'modern' Christians would rather sacrifice the permanent on the altar of the immediate, as a friend of mine was fond of saying.\n\nI've been asked "But how do you know if you are compatible?" My answer is through a lot of dating, a lot of guidance and counseling, a lot of parental advice, a lot of patience, and a little commitment (actually a lot!).  My apologies for those Christians you have met that react wrongly to your stand... they are possibly ignorant of God's word and misled by the temptations of the world.
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Yes it does sound like christians are shooting themselves in the foot. its quite amusing. I also think that on some subconciese level that the guilt fear and shame inside them darkens thier hearts until they are unaware they are doing anything wrong or believing anything wrong/.;
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Yeah, you're completely right.  Christianity is poked fun at a lot, particularly since people came forward about sexual abuse.  I disagree with a lot of Catholic Church beliefs (mostly about women and homosexuals) In that sense, one can see that the Church has soem narrow-mindedness as well.  No one really knwos the answers to these types of questions, like why is it okay to make fun of white people or homosexuals?  You're just right and there's nothing to do about it except asking friends not to make such insensitive jokes.
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Religious people have certain notions that have been drilled into their heads by family, peers and close-minded beliefs. Even though not "all" are the same the vast majority are in fact like that. As an example the other day I had this lady come up to me and start to ask me about having bible 'discussion' at home, when I told her I'm not interested she began making several insinuations to include saying people that don't believe as they do are hypocrites... hahaha! boy did she have it backwards.
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This is very true. Most modern religious folks are not willing to step outside of their normal perspective on things. I find it a little sad that so many people refuse to think for themselves.