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Response to rustysgurl (Original post)

What did Jesus say about homosexuality? Or abortion? guillaumeb Oct 2019 #1
They make up crap as they go along to suit their controlling ways!!! n/t RKP5637 Oct 2019 #12
Or about slavery? Or the death penalty? Kaleva Oct 2019 #18
Or about the rich? And paying taxes? guillaumeb Oct 2019 #43
Jesus did talk about the rich and paying taxes but he didn't about slavery, the death peanlty, Kaleva Oct 2019 #46
He did talk about the death penalty Major Nikon Oct 2019 #49
I find "get the fuck out of my house" to be apropos. Dr Hobbitstein Oct 2019 #2
Or just "get out"... Moostache Oct 2019 #3
Yeah Gelliebeans Oct 2019 #15
Yep, life is too short to deal with people like this! Fuck them! They are psychologically deranged RKP5637 Oct 2019 #21
In Genesis, the Bible says not to alter the Lord's word Baltimike Oct 2019 #62
Most of them probably never read it and would call it fake! They are idiots!!! n/t RKP5637 Oct 2019 #63
indeed. It's just important to point out that THEY are the affront to Xanity, not LGBTQ Baltimike Oct 2019 #64
Yep!!! n/t RKP5637 Oct 2019 #65
I think we waste our breath arguing with them. doc03 Oct 2019 #4
Ask them when they made their decision to be heterosexual. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2019 #5
Excellent question. I have to remember that one. nt Blue_true Oct 2019 #32
That's my response The Blue Flower Oct 2019 #52
This. n/t ms liberty Oct 2019 #36
Exactly. This. Dave Starsky Oct 2019 #81
If they really believe that then that should be able to tell... Thomas Hurt Oct 2019 #6
Good way to put it. n/t ms liberty Oct 2019 #37
But there are people who are attracted irisblue Oct 2019 #42
that what the reality is, not what these people believe. Thomas Hurt Oct 2019 #45
Yeah & thx for the reply, if the.parents are so upset over being gay irisblue Oct 2019 #47
Exactly. Ask her when she... 3catwoman3 Oct 2019 #7
That's what I usually ask, as well. GoCubsGo Oct 2019 #17
There are so many verses on the folly of judging others. Use some. If she wants to follow the word Doodley Oct 2019 #8
I've always found that those who are the most homophobic, are also the most internally conflicted unitedwethrive Oct 2019 #9
Definitely!!! That is seen over and over and over again. I find people that stick their noses into RKP5637 Oct 2019 #16
American Christianity is a far cry from the message redstateblues Oct 2019 #10
Religion in the US is a bunch of crap!!! n/t RKP5637 Oct 2019 #22
I like to say, "Who gives a shit if it's a choice?" Wounded Bear Oct 2019 #11
Exactly. And, why are some so concerned about GoCubsGo Oct 2019 #20
It's not. cwydro Oct 2019 #55
Have a Wellstone ruled Oct 2019 #13
There's nothing you can say toddwv Oct 2019 #14
I find them to be extremely weak people who have found something to cling to and like the RKP5637 Oct 2019 #25
Discretion elleng Oct 2019 #19
If I'm with a relative or friend, we don't spend time watching the news. Kaleva Oct 2019 #23
Nothing. XRubicon Oct 2019 #24
To the great responses above, I would ask ... 'exactly where does God make it clear that being gay mr_lebowski Oct 2019 #26
Best rendition of this concept ever: Aristus Oct 2019 #41
the "ignorant tightass club" - loved that! FM123 Oct 2019 #76
Actually it's not clear from what I understand ismnotwasm Oct 2019 #27
I like to tell the tale of the year I chose my sexual orientation. It goes like this: Garrett78 Oct 2019 #28
And after you've asked them when they chose to be heterosexual, The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2019 #29
My mother's cousin Paul was gay, as was another cousin, plus the nephew of that cousin, & my cousin. phylny Oct 2019 #59
This message was self-deleted by its author Flaleftist Oct 2019 #30
She tripped herself up before starting the bible verse stuff. Blue_true Oct 2019 #31
Tell 'em, "You're right, you know. They're just doing it to get you upset." Mister Ed Oct 2019 #33
Back when I was a cute young Jewish man in 1970's Los Angeles, MurrayDelph Oct 2019 #34
I'd tell them that i leave that decision up to the LORD! not our concern! bluestarone Oct 2019 #35
Judge not, least you be judged... SWBTATTReg Oct 2019 #38
They believe the Bible was written by men... StarryNite Oct 2019 #39
I always then ask when they chose to be straight. Johnny2X2X Oct 2019 #40
Perhaps you can show her the Sharon Underwood letter Martin Eden Oct 2019 #44
Heard this a lot... Duppers Oct 2019 #48
I never implied atheists don't do good words or practice kindness. rustysgurl Oct 2019 #51
If god is the creator of ALL things lunatica Oct 2019 #50
Give up trying to reason with her vlyons Oct 2019 #53
Ask them at what age The Wizard Oct 2019 #54
Read what Hebrews says about legalists. She is clearly flat wrong. onecaliberal Oct 2019 #56
What about her child who she loved Skidmore Oct 2019 #57
I don't know what to tell you The Genealogist Oct 2019 #58
He's gay because GOD made him that way, and the 10 C's say not to lie, so....nt Baltimike Oct 2019 #60
If she really believes the BS, tell her gays and lesbians were created by God and, therefore, Vinca Oct 2019 #61
"(I know, I was dancing on the minefield). " Demovictory9 Oct 2019 #66
I'd tell them that if it's a choice ... dawg Oct 2019 #67
Well if you want to get technical ... Odoreida Oct 2019 #68
You have the option to tell her mnhtnbb Oct 2019 #69
I have no patience for people who "take a hard stance against anything God says is wrong." DFW Oct 2019 #70
I would probably ask them moondust Oct 2019 #71
Imo, the question should not be what the Bible says about homosexuality. It s/b why anyone cares? Sophia_Of_PlanetX Oct 2019 #72
I thought Jesus died for EVERYONE'S sins TexasBushwhacker Oct 2019 #73
The only "choice" involved here is that Christianists CHOOSE to remain ignorant. VOX Oct 2019 #74
Late to the convo, but try this: "when did you decide to be left/right handed?" LanternWaste Oct 2019 #75
Nothing HopeAgain Oct 2019 #77
My first reaction snowybirdie Oct 2019 #78
What if it was a choice? Cracklin Charlie Oct 2019 #79
I just tell them I'm a "red letter Christian". SharonAnn Oct 2019 #80
My general attitude is, so what if it *is* a choice? Proud Liberal Dem Oct 2019 #82
You can't argue rationally with irrationality... JCMach1 Oct 2019 #83
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