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Gay-rights activists call for LDS help
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To "Give me a break" | 10:01 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
So blinded and naive....you are a nutcase. your words only confirm for the rest
of us just how far from reality and moral principles you have digressed. I for
one am glad you don't want anything to do with marriage..... anyone with
your twisted mind and thinking towards it doesn't deserve it. We say good
ridence!
WISHFUL THINKING | 10:06 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
Geese! I don't read Des-News for several days and then decide to come back
on and read and once again find all you people on here still going at with the
gay boys. Don't worry my friends, the gay boys/girls cannot do the most
admirable, godly and glorious things as the rest of us, and that is too create
and have a posterity of children.
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SEL | 10:16 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
A marriage license is not a religious document...
FACT: In the U.S., a couple's marriage is legal only when notarized by a government entity (aka: your county clerk's office), NOT by your church official.
FACT: If a couple wishes to incorporate religion into their marriage, they have that right... But the religious aspect is not what makes it a legal, binding contract.
FACT: "Traditional" marriage is a fabricated term used to spearhead the anti-homosexual agenda. Had we not seen the error of our ways years ago, we might still define "traditional" marriage as a union between a man and woman of the same race, as it was until the 1960's... We knew that type of discrimination was wrong then, why can't we learn from our past and make things right today. ALL HUMAN RIGHTS SHOULD BE EQUAL RIGHTS.
FACT: In the U.S., a couple's marriage is legal only when notarized by a government entity (aka: your county clerk's office), NOT by your church official.
FACT: If a couple wishes to incorporate religion into their marriage, they have that right... But the religious aspect is not what makes it a legal, binding contract.
FACT: "Traditional" marriage is a fabricated term used to spearhead the anti-homosexual agenda. Had we not seen the error of our ways years ago, we might still define "traditional" marriage as a union between a man and woman of the same race, as it was until the 1960's... We knew that type of discrimination was wrong then, why can't we learn from our past and make things right today. ALL HUMAN RIGHTS SHOULD BE EQUAL RIGHTS.
Help? | 10:25 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
THe article "Gay Rights activists call for LDS help".... We would love
to help you... to repent, give up your wrong beliefs and sins, change your
morals to the right way, and join the Church.... Now, how can you say we
don't want to help?
Fed up | 10:28 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
Elton John said it best. Marriage is for straight people and Civil Unions are
for the Gay community.
In California we voted to keep marriage traditional and why the church is being targeted is a mystery to me since the church members make up about 3% of the population. Where are the marches on other churches?
I didn't want my grandchildren to be forced to learn about Gay Marriage as part of the school curriculum, or my church being sued because the Bishop refused to officiate at a Gay marriage. That is what would have happened had Prop 8 passed.
In California we voted to keep marriage traditional and why the church is being targeted is a mystery to me since the church members make up about 3% of the population. Where are the marches on other churches?
I didn't want my grandchildren to be forced to learn about Gay Marriage as part of the school curriculum, or my church being sued because the Bishop refused to officiate at a Gay marriage. That is what would have happened had Prop 8 passed.
Denver | 10:37 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
Here is the problem. By allowing same sex marriages to occur, we are opening
pandoras box. Soon after that, we will, as a society, start allowing
relationships between adults and young teenagers, and then young children, and
this could even lead to beastiality for those rare but sick individuals. This
will all be presented to us as normal, and ok, and a matter of personal choice.
John Pack Lambert | 10:39 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
I hope all of you gay people enjoy being my servants in the Celestial Kingdom.
I promise not to be too hard on you.
Cats | 10:40 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
FACT: Marriage is NOT a right. It is a privilege. That's why you have to
get a license.
ediddy | 10:41 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
We continually read the comparisons here between homosexuality and polygamy.
Polygamists are heterosexual. Their choice is to take additional partners, not
take partners of the same gender. Any comparison between the two is flawed
before it gets started. It's like arguing that oranges are people too,
because both are living "creatures". If the GLBT community wants to
maintain that homosexuality is not a choice, then they better give up the
polygamy comparisons, because polygamy is very definately a choice. You
can't argue both sides. Think about it.
re randy 9:58am | 10:41 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
wow - welcome to 1952....
were you being serious, or just kidding? I'm hoping just kidding, or you are seriously misinformed...
"lifestyle of pleasure"? what? do you actually think that is what this is about? and if so, what planet are you from?
It's unclear what you are afraid of. You even state that gays can't produce kids. So infertile couples shouldn't be allowed to marry either?
Face the facts - you are homo-phobic. But gay people aren't going away. You seem to think if you can just keep them down, they will go away. Kind of like what the South thought about persons of color. Now we have a black man in the white house - so that didn't work out too well for you. We have gays serving all sorts of public office.
Your deceitful ad about teaching "King and King" in school bought you a little time, but lies rarely prevail over time.
And the gay marriage issue will go to court, and Prop 8 will be struck down since it's a clear violation of civil rights.
And you will have to live with the fact that people want to be happy, regardless of your religion.
were you being serious, or just kidding? I'm hoping just kidding, or you are seriously misinformed...
"lifestyle of pleasure"? what? do you actually think that is what this is about? and if so, what planet are you from?
It's unclear what you are afraid of. You even state that gays can't produce kids. So infertile couples shouldn't be allowed to marry either?
Face the facts - you are homo-phobic. But gay people aren't going away. You seem to think if you can just keep them down, they will go away. Kind of like what the South thought about persons of color. Now we have a black man in the white house - so that didn't work out too well for you. We have gays serving all sorts of public office.
Your deceitful ad about teaching "King and King" in school bought you a little time, but lies rarely prevail over time.
And the gay marriage issue will go to court, and Prop 8 will be struck down since it's a clear violation of civil rights.
And you will have to live with the fact that people want to be happy, regardless of your religion.
Beth | 10:50 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
A research study of 56 pairs of twins, and of the twins where one was gay both
ended up being gay? Well seeing as how the realistic estimate of homosexuals is
1-3% (don't give me 10, that number's outdated) that suggests that
they found few pairs of twins exhibiting ANY homosexual tendencies. Not great
evidence. Until science can give more than just associations (what is the
physiological mechanism by which same-sex attraction occurs) the born/choice
debate won't end.
I personally think that it's a mix of both. But that still doesn't change the fact that I think that we as cognizate beings have control over our behaviors and that anyone who chooses to not PRACTICE a homosexual lifestyle can do it.
And PS, there is a definite balance in the letter/spirit of the law. The law is there for a reason, we are supposed to practice the law with the RIGHT INTENT. That is the spirit of the law. Practicing the spirit of the law does not mean that we can do whatever the heck we want in the name of "love".
I personally think that it's a mix of both. But that still doesn't change the fact that I think that we as cognizate beings have control over our behaviors and that anyone who chooses to not PRACTICE a homosexual lifestyle can do it.
And PS, there is a definite balance in the letter/spirit of the law. The law is there for a reason, we are supposed to practice the law with the RIGHT INTENT. That is the spirit of the law. Practicing the spirit of the law does not mean that we can do whatever the heck we want in the name of "love".
re:TOM | 7:08 p.m. Nov. 17, 2008 | 10:53 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
WE'RE already in your precious schools teaching your precious children.
What's wrong with LOVE? | 10:55 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
Someone wrote that we should listen to our hearts and asked what's wrong
with Love?
Well their are people out there that love:
Cocaine
Heroine
Pot
Meth
Adultery
Lying
Cheating
Stealing
Etc.
And it's the truth, they truely LOVE all these things with ALL THEIR HEART! I'm not being sarcastic nor joking. Some relish in the chance to take advantage of people, or take drugs, or boink anything that walks by regardless of their wife and kids objections.
We can Love anything we want. But it doesn't make that definition of Love right.
I support rights for my gay/lesbian brothers and sisters. The rights that will give them medical benefits, workers rights, hospital visitation, beneficiary rights etc... I do not support any law that would give them adoption or any right that still distorts the spiritual and/or natural laws of parenting already in place.
Well their are people out there that love:
Cocaine
Heroine
Pot
Meth
Adultery
Lying
Cheating
Stealing
Etc.
And it's the truth, they truely LOVE all these things with ALL THEIR HEART! I'm not being sarcastic nor joking. Some relish in the chance to take advantage of people, or take drugs, or boink anything that walks by regardless of their wife and kids objections.
We can Love anything we want. But it doesn't make that definition of Love right.
I support rights for my gay/lesbian brothers and sisters. The rights that will give them medical benefits, workers rights, hospital visitation, beneficiary rights etc... I do not support any law that would give them adoption or any right that still distorts the spiritual and/or natural laws of parenting already in place.
Carter | 11:00 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
Interesting comments, Utah.
It's so sad how little-minded you all are and how hate-filled most people in Utah are regarding others they percieve as a threat. While I am not a homosexual myself, I strive to love others unconditionally - isn't that what we were taught? Oh wait...Mormons are a bit afraid of education that might make them think beyond the Ensign, unconditionally means without conditions.
Didn't we lean in Church that God is the judge and he will decide. Wasn't it Satan who thought he knew best and attempted to restrain the will of God's children so they would only know the right? Sounds like so many of the citizens of good Utah, without thinking, think like Satan.
Interesting.
It's so sad how little-minded you all are and how hate-filled most people in Utah are regarding others they percieve as a threat. While I am not a homosexual myself, I strive to love others unconditionally - isn't that what we were taught? Oh wait...Mormons are a bit afraid of education that might make them think beyond the Ensign, unconditionally means without conditions.
Didn't we lean in Church that God is the judge and he will decide. Wasn't it Satan who thought he knew best and attempted to restrain the will of God's children so they would only know the right? Sounds like so many of the citizens of good Utah, without thinking, think like Satan.
Interesting.
Gay Lifestyle Is a Choice | 11:06 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
If one feels a same-sex attraction, one can choose to not give in to it just as
one who has an alcohol attraction can choose not to give in to it.
If gay activists prevail, not only will gay "marriage" be taught in public schools, but also gay sex, in all of its deviations, in sex education classes. That will not only put damaging thoughts into curious adolescent minds, but will also bring much misery to those people who, as a result, become entrapped in gay behavior and the gay lifestyle. There has been a steady progression from the gay movement - from allowing this immorality in the privacy of one's home to showing it on television, in the movies, and on the internet at public libraries to public acceptance through "marriage." Next gay behavior and the gay lifestyle will be taught and promoted in public schools, perhaps even as a preferred or a trendy alternative to the natural family.
If gay activists prevail, not only will gay "marriage" be taught in public schools, but also gay sex, in all of its deviations, in sex education classes. That will not only put damaging thoughts into curious adolescent minds, but will also bring much misery to those people who, as a result, become entrapped in gay behavior and the gay lifestyle. There has been a steady progression from the gay movement - from allowing this immorality in the privacy of one's home to showing it on television, in the movies, and on the internet at public libraries to public acceptance through "marriage." Next gay behavior and the gay lifestyle will be taught and promoted in public schools, perhaps even as a preferred or a trendy alternative to the natural family.
Left Fielder | 11:07 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
It's a shame everyone in Salt Lake is being politically correct. At least
Spencer Kimball had backbone enough to call a spade, a spade. It's the
crime against nature!!!
re:TOM | 7:08 p.m. Nov. 17, 2008 | 11:07 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
You wrote: "YOU JUST DON"T GET IT!! Yes, they will be hurting us!
They will be able in the schools to teach OUR children that their life style is
normal. They will be able to have people arrested that speak out against their
life style of teach others that it is wrong arrest..."
Tom, didn't this happen to YOUR religion not 150 years ago??? Heaven forbid we let a MORMON teach our children!
It is amazing how quickly history is forgotten.
Tom, didn't this happen to YOUR religion not 150 years ago??? Heaven forbid we let a MORMON teach our children!
It is amazing how quickly history is forgotten.
Skeeter | 11:16 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
I just want to correct two facts discussed above.
It is incorrect to say that over 50% of heterosexual marriages fail. This is an urban myth. The true % is less than that -- more like 40%.
The argument over Choice for Gays has been going on for decades. Almost ever student of the subject agrees that most gays have some biological / environmental reason that led them to their propensity. To label it a Choice is too strong. Some gays have apparently changed their orientation, but those are few.
It is incorrect to say that over 50% of heterosexual marriages fail. This is an urban myth. The true % is less than that -- more like 40%.
The argument over Choice for Gays has been going on for decades. Almost ever student of the subject agrees that most gays have some biological / environmental reason that led them to their propensity. To label it a Choice is too strong. Some gays have apparently changed their orientation, but those are few.
jackie | 11:18 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
CAPTAIN MORONI
LDS do not practice polygamy, when the government told them to stop they did. You either know that and are using polygamy as a baseless argument or you don't know much about the church. We believe in obeying honoring and sustaining the law. That's why noone is vandalizing your places of worship, business etc.
LDS do not practice polygamy, when the government told them to stop they did. You either know that and are using polygamy as a baseless argument or you don't know much about the church. We believe in obeying honoring and sustaining the law. That's why noone is vandalizing your places of worship, business etc.
realitycheck | 11:37 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
some of you are saying that gays should ignore their feelings and "not be
gay". Then you compare it to alcohol abuse and other addictions.
In other words - being gay is BAD. Being gay is WRONG. Being gay is ABNORMAL. Being gay is IMMORAL.
Where did you get that from? is that a religious tenet? Just because people are different, doesn't mean they are bad, wrong, abnormal, nor immoral.
Whay makes your way right? Because to have children you need a man and a woman? So only those types of couples should exist?
I'm ASTOUNDED that you people have such closed minds, and are so homophobic.
And for the record, I would MUCH rather have a gay person teaching my children than a mormon. At least they will keep their personal life out of their teachings. You people would throw all kinds of religious leanings into the curiculum, just to try to get converts. Gays don't want to convert people - they simply want to be accepted.
Unfortunately, religious zealots are the least accepting people on the planet. Anyone different is beneath you.
and no - I'm not gay - but I'm also not a closed-minded religious zealot....
In other words - being gay is BAD. Being gay is WRONG. Being gay is ABNORMAL. Being gay is IMMORAL.
Where did you get that from? is that a religious tenet? Just because people are different, doesn't mean they are bad, wrong, abnormal, nor immoral.
Whay makes your way right? Because to have children you need a man and a woman? So only those types of couples should exist?
I'm ASTOUNDED that you people have such closed minds, and are so homophobic.
And for the record, I would MUCH rather have a gay person teaching my children than a mormon. At least they will keep their personal life out of their teachings. You people would throw all kinds of religious leanings into the curiculum, just to try to get converts. Gays don't want to convert people - they simply want to be accepted.
Unfortunately, religious zealots are the least accepting people on the planet. Anyone different is beneath you.
and no - I'm not gay - but I'm also not a closed-minded religious zealot....
@John Pack Lambert | 11:39 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
You are a fake posting as a member, please stop your nonsense!
Kathryn | 11:42 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
John Pack Lambert | 10:39 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
I hope all of you gay people enjoy being my servants in the Celestial Kingdom. I promise not to be too hard on you.
******************************************
Dear John,
I promise you that any 'gay people' who make it to the Celestial Kingdom will not be servants to people with your attitude.
I hope all of you gay people enjoy being my servants in the Celestial Kingdom. I promise not to be too hard on you.
******************************************
Dear John,
I promise you that any 'gay people' who make it to the Celestial Kingdom will not be servants to people with your attitude.
Homosexual activity is a choice. | 11:49 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
Dear "Joe in California"
I know changing desires, tastes, compulsions, and temptations is hard. Twenty years was a long time for you to struggle, unsuccessfully. This is not proof that change is impossible, though. I know of multiple cases where people have been gay and then become straight, some through help of psychiatrists, some not.
Likewise, the opinions of professional organizations are not evidence of universal truth or even "facts", but simply the studied opinion of a committee of members. Not everyone in those organizations believes the organization's position.
Whether some people are born with homosexual tendencies and whether they can all be changed in mortal life is unknown from a scientific viewpoint, and unanswered from an LDS doctrinal viewpoint. It doesn't matter, though. God's commandments apply equally to everyone, no matter what temptations are stronger for them or what their personal tastes are. Yes, this can lead to a life with large areas of unfilfillment, and that's a sad truth. However, ultimate fulfillment is the promise of the NEXT life for those who endure this one well. Be patient and keep God's commandments even when doing so is unfulfilling and God, who created you, will reward your sacrifice.
I know changing desires, tastes, compulsions, and temptations is hard. Twenty years was a long time for you to struggle, unsuccessfully. This is not proof that change is impossible, though. I know of multiple cases where people have been gay and then become straight, some through help of psychiatrists, some not.
Likewise, the opinions of professional organizations are not evidence of universal truth or even "facts", but simply the studied opinion of a committee of members. Not everyone in those organizations believes the organization's position.
Whether some people are born with homosexual tendencies and whether they can all be changed in mortal life is unknown from a scientific viewpoint, and unanswered from an LDS doctrinal viewpoint. It doesn't matter, though. God's commandments apply equally to everyone, no matter what temptations are stronger for them or what their personal tastes are. Yes, this can lead to a life with large areas of unfilfillment, and that's a sad truth. However, ultimate fulfillment is the promise of the NEXT life for those who endure this one well. Be patient and keep God's commandments even when doing so is unfulfilling and God, who created you, will reward your sacrifice.
Load Up the Truck | 11:57 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
If I was a wealthy polygamist, and proposition 8 were overturned, I would take
all my wives and children and move to California and buy a mansion in Beverly
Hills for my family to live in. If the State objected to my lifestyle, I would
sue in court and I would win.
Gay marriage supporters, you had better be prepared for these actualities. Not only will your neighbors be Ted and Jack but also Peter, Jane, Sarah and Sally. Any laws against polygamy when gay marriage is legalized completely crumble.
�Kinfolk said "Jed move away from there"
Said "Californy is the place you ought to be"
So they loaded up the truck and moved to Beverly.
Hills, that is. Swimmin pools, movie stars� (Beverly Hillbillies)
Gay marriage supporters, you had better be prepared for these actualities. Not only will your neighbors be Ted and Jack but also Peter, Jane, Sarah and Sally. Any laws against polygamy when gay marriage is legalized completely crumble.
�Kinfolk said "Jed move away from there"
Said "Californy is the place you ought to be"
So they loaded up the truck and moved to Beverly.
Hills, that is. Swimmin pools, movie stars� (Beverly Hillbillies)
Dangerous Path | 11:58 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
The California experience showed the danger of passing legislation of the type
that activists want the LDS Church to support. The California Supreme Court
looked at what California had done with civil unions, concluded that they were
basically the same as marriages, and held that it was a violation of equal
protection to deny them that title. In other words, any legislation of this
type makes it more difficult to defend traditional marriage.
Any legitimate interests that same-sex "couples" have can be protected with legal documents that are readily available, such as special and general powers of attorney, wills, and other private documents. Services such as legalzoom.com can assist in preparing these documents at minimal cost. In other words, special legislation is not needed and would be dangerous.
Indeed, one significant problem with civil unions or any type of legislation aimed at mainstreaming same-sex relationships is that activists will use those footholds to demand more "rights" and engage in further litigation to eliminate any distinction between marriages and same-sex relationships. They have already shown that they will do so. It is the proverbial camel's nose in the tent, and it would be unwise even to open the tent flap.
Any legitimate interests that same-sex "couples" have can be protected with legal documents that are readily available, such as special and general powers of attorney, wills, and other private documents. Services such as legalzoom.com can assist in preparing these documents at minimal cost. In other words, special legislation is not needed and would be dangerous.
Indeed, one significant problem with civil unions or any type of legislation aimed at mainstreaming same-sex relationships is that activists will use those footholds to demand more "rights" and engage in further litigation to eliminate any distinction between marriages and same-sex relationships. They have already shown that they will do so. It is the proverbial camel's nose in the tent, and it would be unwise even to open the tent flap.
Require registration! | 12:00 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
These open boards are a travesty. Bring on the registration!
realitycheck | 12:00 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
for some reason, most of you seem to think that the gay lifestyle is about sex.
If you actually thought about it, you would realize that gays are a lot less
interested in sex than heterosexual couples.
It's about finding that one person that you want to be with, regardless of their sex. The one person that completes your life. If a gay man or woman found that one person, and they were the opposite sex, they wouldn't care. They would want to be with them.
many gay couples have been together for decades. You all seem to think that gays dress weird, and are just weird people. Fact is, you can't look at the average gay person and know whether they are gay - other than the fact that they are genuinely nice people. So it stands to reason most of you posting here are not gay.
your problem is you watch too much tv, and believe that the gays hanging around Holywood and Vine are typical gay people. They're not - they are extremeists, putting on a hollywood show. Just as you are extremeists, putting on a religious show.
no, I'm not gay, nor mormon (thank God)
It's about finding that one person that you want to be with, regardless of their sex. The one person that completes your life. If a gay man or woman found that one person, and they were the opposite sex, they wouldn't care. They would want to be with them.
many gay couples have been together for decades. You all seem to think that gays dress weird, and are just weird people. Fact is, you can't look at the average gay person and know whether they are gay - other than the fact that they are genuinely nice people. So it stands to reason most of you posting here are not gay.
your problem is you watch too much tv, and believe that the gays hanging around Holywood and Vine are typical gay people. They're not - they are extremeists, putting on a hollywood show. Just as you are extremeists, putting on a religious show.
no, I'm not gay, nor mormon (thank God)
Sorry | 12:02 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
about this, but I cannot stay out of this debate. I do not want my children or
anyone else's children to adopt the gay lifestyle. It is wrong - eternally
and biblically wrong. Anything that promotes or legitimizes homosexuality, I
will oppose. Yes, it is just my conception of morality. But all law is morality
or one sort or another. I have a sister who is gay and of course we do not agree
on this issue. I love my sister and wish her happy. But I know that there is
more at stake here than just her short term temporal comfort. One can call my
position wrong but not inconsistent. There is a God and he has an opinion on
homosexuality. My position is that I intend to agree with him.
To: reality check | 12:08 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
Gays do indeed want to convert people. The gay community in Los Angeles believes
this. I know, I was there. Gay men hit on other men all of the time. Most gay
men truly believe that most straight men have some gay inclinations. They label
it being "bi-currious" so that straight men can be more open to trying
it out. They say that there is a gay-straight spectrum and that all men fall
somewhere on it. You start out on the straight end. You are lured into one gay
experience. Then you have another one. And with each additional one you slowly
move toward the gay end. Then you think that you must be born gay. You
can't go back to being straight; no woman would want you now. You now need
to be around gay men and live in a gay world to feel any sense of self worth. If
you only had society's acceptance, then you would feel better and normal.
You must have gay marriage.
That is the big lie. There is no true happiness in this lifestyle. Wickedness never was happiness. You cannot do wrong and feel right. It is impossible!
That is the big lie. There is no true happiness in this lifestyle. Wickedness never was happiness. You cannot do wrong and feel right. It is impossible!
REPENT! | 12:10 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
GAY PEOPLE are so jealous of those of us who are normal. Gays choose perversion
over a normal life style. It's ashame how they love to target the Mormon
church with all their hate crimes. Shame on gay people!
RE: "John Pack Lambert"@10:39 | 12:16 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
Let's be fair, buddy, whoever you are--and you're NOT REALLY
"John Pack Lambert." So very funny. Ha, ha. "CAPTAIN
MORONI"--clearly also a mocker--did the same thing earlier. Ha, ha to you,
too.
The REAL "John Pack Lambert" usually writes much more in detail and cites orthodox scriptural/church teachings. "CAPTAIN MORONI" is clearly an anti, hoping desperately that appropriating a scriptural name will lend his/her comments some credibility. Both these posters are trolls.
The DesNews needs to require registration and require posters to identify themselves in some way, or this same kind of troll-heaven garbage will keep happening.
The REAL "John Pack Lambert" usually writes much more in detail and cites orthodox scriptural/church teachings. "CAPTAIN MORONI" is clearly an anti, hoping desperately that appropriating a scriptural name will lend his/her comments some credibility. Both these posters are trolls.
The DesNews needs to require registration and require posters to identify themselves in some way, or this same kind of troll-heaven garbage will keep happening.
The Sin of Sodom | 12:19 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
Anti-gay folks often cite the bible to condon their bigotry, especially Sodom
and Gomorrah. Do you remember what Lot did when the townspeople wanted to have
sex with the angels (i presume homosexual sex)? He offered up his virgin
daughters to them instead of the angels. NOW that makes sense. talk about
protecting our kids.
i don't hear Mormons condoning this practice. Yet it's in the bible too in the same story. IF you really believe God is against Homosexuality than you must also agree that offering up your children for sex with strangers is of God too.
Think for yourselves people. Use your heart and direct connection to God.
i don't hear Mormons condoning this practice. Yet it's in the bible too in the same story. IF you really believe God is against Homosexuality than you must also agree that offering up your children for sex with strangers is of God too.
Think for yourselves people. Use your heart and direct connection to God.
@realitycheck | 12:19 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
You are wrong. I have been approached by homosexuals for sex since I was four
years old and on through junior high and high school. Many were adults. I grew
up in New York City starting in 1941, and the homosexual world is not as pretty
as you all are painting it. I do not have homophobia, I have homonausea.
re ... is a choice 11:49am | 12:24 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
please explain why Joe or anyone else should "change"? why should
they hide their feelings and not be as happy as they could be?
why do you insist on pushing your religious beliefs and keep mentioning God, as if God said somewhere "don't be gay"?
and why on earth would you suggest something as ridiculous as don't be gay and God will reward you in the next life?
So gay people should supress their feelings and be "normal" for their life so they can be rewarded by God in the afterlife? WOW - talk about pushing your religious beliefs onto others. No offense, but - you do realize that most people don't believe that, and in fact think you're way out there believing something so incredible... I realize that is your religious belief (just like scientologists believe in a similar thing) but you do understand how crazy that sounds, right?
yet we don't ridicule you (even though it's an easy target). We don't ask you to change, even though your beliefs stretch even the wildest imagination. You should give gays the same amount of respect.
They don't want to change you. You shouldn't try to change them.
why do you insist on pushing your religious beliefs and keep mentioning God, as if God said somewhere "don't be gay"?
and why on earth would you suggest something as ridiculous as don't be gay and God will reward you in the next life?
So gay people should supress their feelings and be "normal" for their life so they can be rewarded by God in the afterlife? WOW - talk about pushing your religious beliefs onto others. No offense, but - you do realize that most people don't believe that, and in fact think you're way out there believing something so incredible... I realize that is your religious belief (just like scientologists believe in a similar thing) but you do understand how crazy that sounds, right?
yet we don't ridicule you (even though it's an easy target). We don't ask you to change, even though your beliefs stretch even the wildest imagination. You should give gays the same amount of respect.
They don't want to change you. You shouldn't try to change them.
RE: realitycheck | 12:24 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
"and no - I'm not gay - but I'm also not a closed-minded
religious zealot...."
No, you're a closed-minded ANTI-religious zealot. An honest reading of your comments fully bears that out. NEXT.
No, you're a closed-minded ANTI-religious zealot. An honest reading of your comments fully bears that out. NEXT.
Captain Moroni | 12:25 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
Sorry wrote - There is a God and he has an opinion on homosexuality. My position
is that I intend to agree with him.
CM - Agreed. He also has an opinion on obeying scripture and "steadying the ark". Is your position that you intend to agree with him?
1 Cor.10:29 and D&C 134:4 denounce using our religious opinions as justification to infringe upon the rights and liberties of others.
People CAN be for civil marriage equality while still condemning homosexual behavior. I'm one.
CM - Agreed. He also has an opinion on obeying scripture and "steadying the ark". Is your position that you intend to agree with him?
1 Cor.10:29 and D&C 134:4 denounce using our religious opinions as justification to infringe upon the rights and liberties of others.
People CAN be for civil marriage equality while still condemning homosexual behavior. I'm one.
NEVER!! | 12:26 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
Will I support the homosexual agenda! They are what they are it is disgusting.
re Sorry 12:02pm | 12:28 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
please explain what God told you about His (Her?) opinion on homosexuality.
we're trully interested. What did He say, and when did He tell you this?
Or are you just listening to some old guy in a robe telling you this?
Have you really spoken to God, and He told you gays are evil? Or are you a product of an over-zealous religion that thinks they know what God wants (even though no one really knows)?
we're trully interested. What did He say, and when did He tell you this?
Or are you just listening to some old guy in a robe telling you this?
Have you really spoken to God, and He told you gays are evil? Or are you a product of an over-zealous religion that thinks they know what God wants (even though no one really knows)?
Captain Moroni | 12:29 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
reality check said - Gay men hit on other men all of the time. Most gay men
truly believe that most straight men have some gay inclinations. They label it
being "bi-currious" so that straight men can be more open to trying it
out.
Cm - In other words, gay guys are just like straight guys. Both hit on potential sex partners and give them a pick-up line to trick them into sex.
Cm - In other words, gay guys are just like straight guys. Both hit on potential sex partners and give them a pick-up line to trick them into sex.
Stand up | 12:29 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
I agree with those who have said we need to "stand up" for Traditional
marriage.
I am 100 % against those who say we need to relax, take a chill pill or "hush up" as it relates to agenda's to re-define marriage.
By relaxing or being passive about this issue we compromise. Those of you who wish to relax, may find some of your rights taken away. I will not relax. Those of us who are for Traditional Marriage need to be as vocal as those who are against Traditional Marriage. Be vocal and stand up.
I am 100 % against those who say we need to relax, take a chill pill or "hush up" as it relates to agenda's to re-define marriage.
By relaxing or being passive about this issue we compromise. Those of you who wish to relax, may find some of your rights taken away. I will not relax. Those of us who are for Traditional Marriage need to be as vocal as those who are against Traditional Marriage. Be vocal and stand up.
re "to:realitycheck 12:08pm" | 12:38 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
"Gay men hit on other men all the time" Well, straight men hit on
women all the time. What's the difference? And you're using LA as
your example, the land of every freak known to man? That's not even a
reasonable comparison.
"you are lured into one gay experience" What? Are you serious? No straight men would do it. I certainly wouldn't. Maybe you would, but no one else.
You have presented exactly what the problem is. Somehow, all you religious zealots got some strange notion about the gay lifestyle, and think Hollywood is the norm. Wake up - they live right next door to you and you don't even know it.
And your religious beliefs are "abnormal" compared to the rest of the world - but that's ok. You can do as you wish. Why can't you be the same way?
"you are lured into one gay experience" What? Are you serious? No straight men would do it. I certainly wouldn't. Maybe you would, but no one else.
You have presented exactly what the problem is. Somehow, all you religious zealots got some strange notion about the gay lifestyle, and think Hollywood is the norm. Wake up - they live right next door to you and you don't even know it.
And your religious beliefs are "abnormal" compared to the rest of the world - but that's ok. You can do as you wish. Why can't you be the same way?
Captain Moroni | 12:44 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
The Sin of Sodom wrote - Anti-gay folks often cite the bible to condon their
bigotry, especially Sodom and Gomorrah. Do you remember what Lot did when the
townspeople wanted to have sex with the angels (i presume homosexual sex)? He
offered up his virgin daughters to them instead of the angels. NOW that makes
sense. talk about protecting our kids.
LDS - What's even funnier is that Ezek. 16:49 says that the sin of Sodom was hatred for strangers, and not being charitable to the downtrodden. This is exactly what many on this board are doing. They clearly hate gays and are not charitable toward them, giving them equal rights that hurts no one else. I wish there weren't so many Sodomites in the Yes on Prop. 8 campaign.
LDS - What's even funnier is that Ezek. 16:49 says that the sin of Sodom was hatred for strangers, and not being charitable to the downtrodden. This is exactly what many on this board are doing. They clearly hate gays and are not charitable toward them, giving them equal rights that hurts no one else. I wish there weren't so many Sodomites in the Yes on Prop. 8 campaign.
realitycheck | 12:46 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
poster at 12:24pm
no, I am not an "anti-religious zealot". But I'm certainly against people pushing their religious beliefs onto others, especially when their beliefs are as "imaginative" as yours.
And anytime anyone says "God wants" or God believes" or anything that implies that you know what God wants, is a slap in God's face. DO NOT even pretend that you know what God wants. You can guess, as we all do, but unless you and God have sat for coffee and chatted, you have no clue what God wants.
But I can tell you what God probably wants. He wants His children to be happy, tolerant of others, and He wants us all to treat each other with dignity and respect. You must have missed that coffee break...
no, I am not an "anti-religious zealot". But I'm certainly against people pushing their religious beliefs onto others, especially when their beliefs are as "imaginative" as yours.
And anytime anyone says "God wants" or God believes" or anything that implies that you know what God wants, is a slap in God's face. DO NOT even pretend that you know what God wants. You can guess, as we all do, but unless you and God have sat for coffee and chatted, you have no clue what God wants.
But I can tell you what God probably wants. He wants His children to be happy, tolerant of others, and He wants us all to treat each other with dignity and respect. You must have missed that coffee break...
Choice? | 1:08 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
I must say, that as an objective observer and reader here, that it is
astonishing that so many people posting seem to sincerely believe that
homosexuality is a choice. Is there really such ignorance that still exists in
this modern and educated society? It is rather incredible, and indeed, very
disappointing.
Labrador | 1:15 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
I think it is very funny that the Gay Rights Activists are calling on the Church
for support when the Church has been attacked, verbally and by protests, by this
same group. I think bringing the Church to the table to discuss this issue is a
good idea but why in the world would the Church do that now in light of the
backlash they have received.
As a voter if I am going to support these bills I want something back in return ... Federal Constituatoinal Amendment defining marriage between one man and one woman.
As a voter if I am going to support these bills I want something back in return ... Federal Constituatoinal Amendment defining marriage between one man and one woman.
Hey Hosers | 1:16 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
Get used to dissapointment.
New Referendum for CA | 1:22 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
Reading all of the hateful comments here, I am concerned that Mormons should not
be permitted to teach my children and I think there should be a voter referendum
in CA that prohibits Mormons from holding jobs in education. That would be
fair, right?
TO:Mr John Pack Lambert | 1:27 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
I thought the real John Pack Lambert was going to go by ZERAHEMLA from now on???
This guy really confuses me. Could we please ask the real John Pack Lambert to
please stand up...LOL! Unless however, there are more than just one of you out
there.... Or could it be a person with many multiple personalities.....LOL!
Nonetheless we know you by what you write on here. I hope to hear from the real
Mr. John P Lambert
Disappointed | 1:35 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
I'm really saddened to see the amount of unchristian attitude in posts by
LDS members.
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the majority has voted out here in the west and they dont want your lifestyle of pleasure
pack it up and gather in conn or mass .. you can be all one happy family there
we dont want the AIDS, we dont want the HIV, we dont want to pay for your pleasure at our expense , we arent interested in extinct unions, we want unions that have a chance to continue the human race, not end it
there is nothing religious about this whatsoever ,, it is natural selection .. remember we all got here because of a mother and a father .. gay unions cant do that .. why would any logical / thinking society want to ok an extinct relationship ??
therefore i suggest that you all pack it up and make the move east to gather yourselves in a place where you are wanted (not sure why, but hey take it)
enjoy the trip