should gay rights be wrong or right?
913688
You are the reason that they call us republicans bigots.
314514
No, it's not right.  Not if hetero couples are not punished in the same way.\n\nIf you haven't already, consult a lawyer.
1053260
I think political correctness must have a limit. If you are gay and Christian, then you must admit that engaging in such acts are sins.\n\nThere is no middle ground, no 'practising gay' should say Christianity allows homosexual acts.\n\nBeing gay is your right, but Christianity (The Bible) has a right of it's own to condemn such acts, as contrary to their teachings and that of God's.
459447
what people tell you is right, is right for you, and what people tell you is wrong is wrong for you, if youre evil, then, since most people arent, you'd be against most people. For you evil is right, and you'd know that for other people it's wrong, since they're against evil. You see, there aint much difference between right and wrong.
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Wow Marcell, You have really demonstrated what is wrong with conservatives. So I assume you mean that giving gays like myself the right to marry is a "special right" because we didnt have that right before. Wow. I think its likely you would be quoting mythology in all your arguments. My firmly held belief is that you cannot explain things rationally to people who believe in an invisible man in the sky who sees everything they do and is waiting to smite them if they step out of line. Its just nonsense, and the sooner more people reject this mythological hysteria about virgin babies and magic boats that hold millions of animals and prophets falling from the sky, the sooner people will adopt reason in its place. But whether or not people are willing to question their dogma, I'm still going to fight for a womans right to choose, for full rights and inclusion for gays, etc. I'm not going to let someones silly mythologies and superstitions stop me...
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Being Gay is wrong here is your proof\nRo 1:24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: \nRo 1:25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. \nRo 1:26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: \nRo 1:27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was meet.
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Whenever you answer a question about whether something is morally correct or right, you have to identify the criteria you have for making moral judgments.  If it is just one person's opinion versus another opinion, then there is no right or wrong answer.  If we all make up our own rules as to what is right and what is wrong, then who is to say that my rules aren't as good as your rules?  If rules only apply to the one who makes them up, well then that makes it easy to be perfect.  I'll just make up whatever rules I want that make me look perfect and you look bad.\n\nI believe that we don't have the moral right to make up our own rules about what is right and what is wrong.  You are free to make up your own rules, but you will still be wrong.  Do I have the moral right to make up rules for you?  No, I do not.  But God has the right to make up the rules, or reveal to us what the rules are.  It is the only real standard of truth.  The rest is wishful thinking.  If you say that you do not believe in God, does that change anything?  No, it does not.  God is there, or he is not there, no matter what you think, feel, or believe.\n\nSo, to answer your question, God said that homosexual behavior was wrong.  It doesn't matter whether you think that is a good judgment or not.  There is absolutely no reason for anyone to accept the rules you make up as being valid for anyone.  You have to go outside of yourself to find the true standard.\n\nYes, I've had many conversations with those who practice homosexuality.  I do not believe God made them homosexuals.  They may have had a same sex attraction, but that is not the same thing as choosing to engage in homosexual acts or thoughts.
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Any right not in the Constitution or any of the Amendments to the Constitution is not guaranteed.  The matter of whether same-sex marriage is a right under the Constitution is a matter that is currently open for discussion with advocates on both sides.  Eventually, a court will decide the matter but for the moment, banning same-sex marriage is not unconstitutional.
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It depends on what your idea and definition of right and wrong are.According to the laws of all of the states in the U.S.A.,rape is a criminal offense.This makes it wrong if your definition or idea of "wrong" is "illegal".If you mean morally wrong,then you need to be specific about whose moral code you are referring to.Do you mean the religious groups such as christians,muslims,jehovah's witnesses,etc.?\nDo you mean simply what a reasonable and prudent person would consider moral or immoral? A person in which region? In which time period? I hope you see my point.\nEverything about this particular subject depends on perception and opinion.\nIf you simply want a common sense answer or my humble opinion specifically,then smoke on this:\n\nBOTTOM LINE:\nRape causes physical and extreme emotional harm to an innocent person.Because of this,I personally cannot conceive of it being anything other than wrong...\n\nP.S.:\nTechnically there is no such thing as right and wrong,these things are purely about perception.This absolute truth dictates that the correct answer to your question MUST be that rape is NOT wrong.
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Just how do you figure it violates civil rights? A civil right is a right that is codified (written into law for you libs). The most famous example is the Civil Right Act of 1964 which bars discrimination based on race, creed, religion, national origin, etc. It has been amended many times, but it is still in effect. \n\nFor instance, you see news stories every now and then about airline flight attendants or waitresses being fired for gaining too much weight. Ever wonder why the courts uphold the firings? Because it is perfectly legal to discriminate based on weight.\n\nThere is plenty of discrimination that is legal. And last time I checked, gay marriage was not guaranteed by any law. As a matter of fact, many states have already added effective constitutional bans to gay marriage in their jurisdiction by defining marriage as a union between one man and one woman.
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Gays should have the same rights as straight couples..if they are 2 people who love each other who cares what they do in the bedroom?  My rights are not governed by what I do in the bedroom!
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No, there is nothing wrong with it.  If a gay couple is in love, they deserve every right a hetero couple has. Marriage rights are exactly that, rights. And ever American is entitled to them. Some liberals even buy the conservative rhetoric against gay marriage. A common conservative tactic against liberal proposals is to convince the public that it would be  devastating financially. Similar arguments were made about abolishing slavery, workers unions, raising the minimum wage, and environmental protections. Gays represent about 5% of the population. Considering the number of hetero couples that get married and divorced, and the overall makeup of the economy, including the hundreds of billions spent on wars, corporate welfare, social programs, and numerous other government programs, the impact would be minimal and the economy would adjust without serious consequences.\n\nIt has more to do with religous idealogy and bigotry - they often go hand in hand. It's not only the idea of a gay couple being together they don't like, or the pretense that it would somehow cheapen their marriage. Along with marriage rights they would have the right to adopt, which also goes against their personal/religous beliefs.
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It isn't wrong. The religious nuts want you to think it is wrong but it really isn't. \n\nAs long as it is consensual and as long as protection, then it isn't wrong.
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Love is neither right or wrong. We cannot help who we love. What we CAN help is how we act upon it. For example, if the object of your love is married or someone otherwise completely unavailable, you should have the commons sense/morals or whatever not to act upon that love. On the other hand, as far as homosexuality, I would say that depends on your age, your maturity, and again the availablility of that person...are they free? I get the feeling you are very young and you may mistake attraction for love. Just be careful, be mature, talk with a family member or professional and...follow your heart. Just try not to hurt anyone along the way. \n\nDoxieLover
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Seeing as how church and state are separated, your religious views have nothing to do with the rights of the citizens in the U.S.\n\nYes, gay people should have every right afforded a straight couple.    I have seen many gay couples who love eachother more than some straight couples.  Why shouldn't they have the right to express that love?\n\nIf you have distaste for it...  you don't have to be friends with them, or attend their nuptuals.\n\n\nTo the members of the Christian Right:\n\nWhatever happened to live and let live?\n\nWhatever happened to 'all sins being the same in the eyes of God'?\n\nWhatever happened to 'judge not lest ye be judged'?\n\n\nIt sickens me that you use your religion to judge other people when it clearly state in the Bible that God is the judge, not you.\n\nIsn't your sin of judgement just as bad as their sin?  Doesn't it say that all sins are the same in the eyes of God?  If it doesn't, feel free to let me know.....   and please don't forget the pamphlet asking me if I know where I'm going when I die..
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If your talking about gay marriage rights. they should have none.  gay marriage should not be reconized
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The bible is also a series of books, written and rewritten by PEOPLE, millennia ago, and has no bearing on modern society except for that which we choose to implement.  I believe in the right to be happy, and I also believe that other peoples' relationships do not affect me in any way, shape or form, and so I (and the government especially) have no right to discourage or look down upon homosexuality.  It's about PREFERENCE and FREEDOM.  \n\nBarring same-sex marriage creates second-class citizenship, which is exactly what we as a nation have been fighting against:  Emancipation, done.  Women's suffrage, done.  The next civil rights battle is to grant the same rights to all people regardless of sexual preference, and hopefully it shall also be done.  To limit the rights of same-sex couples would be the undoing of the PRINCIPLES behind granting citizenship to former slaves and allowing women the right to indiscrimination.  If this were to happen, then America no longer stands for freedom; I'm moving out.