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For the Bible Tells Me So

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For the Bible Tells Me So
An exploration of the intersection between religion and homosexuality in the U.S. and some religious have used its interpretation of the Bible to stigmatize the gay community.

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We meet five Christian families, each with a gay or lesbian child. Parents talk about their marriages and church-going, their children's childhood and coming out, their reactions, and changes over time. The stories told by these nine parents and four adult children alternate with talking heads - Protestant and Jewish theologians, and with film clips of fundamentalist preachers and pundits and news clips of people in the street. They discuss scripture and biblical scholarship. A thesis of the film is that much of Christianity's homophobia represents a misreading of scripture, a denial of science, and an embrace of quack psychology. The families call for love.
Apr 16, 2008 7:54 PM
Re: For the Bible Tells Me So
Quite frankly, you can use the Bible to say whatever the hell you want it to say. But in my religion homosexual acts are sins. Now, thats a doctrinal issue that I think goes beyond the Bilble. We equate it with sexual immorality. Of course, we also think smoking and drinking are sins.

I believe that everyone has the right to self governing and the right of believing what ever they want. If you believe that homosexuality is okay then it is perfectly okay for you live that life style. Just like if you believe it is alright to drink, then by all means drink. It is not my place to tell you any different.

I find it highly offensive when people want to force others to abide by their beliefs. My beliefs are there to govern my own behavior not to discriminate against others.
By: C_munkie
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- The bible is not a weapon - That is really what it comes down to.
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The Bible is a weapon - the sword of the Spirit. But it's for defending ourselves against Satan and his lies, not attacking our neighbors.
By: svax
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Who is this man you mention, Satan? What? He's not a man? Which man invented him, then?
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What are you going to do, beat him with the book?

Satan's more susceptible to ice-based attacks.
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