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Societal values are not derived from some objective truth - they are manipulated and directed by groups within society, such as the news media, the entertainment media, and educational institutions, which for the most part, are not sympathetic to Christian values. We are all subjected to...

Not all homosexual behaviour is a result of genetic predisposition - consider twin studies, bisexuality, and conversions. Emotional deprivation, and social learning are also involved in many cases. And anyway, predisposition is just that, a predisposition, it is not determinate. Psycho-social...

There's no Jewish lobby, right? I am using "lobbying" in a very general sense - more as it operates in this country where electors have more direct and personal access to their representatives. Tne religious right is more powerful in your country than here, as well. In our last federal...

Mee, I think you are entitled to your beliefs, as everyone is. From my point of view they are wrong, but then you no doubt think I am wrong. What concerns me though is real life, and putting our Chritianity into practice. The fact is that you and your family are safe today because there is a...

This approach reflects more closely what I personally feel is most effective. Exodus Global Alliance Proclaiming that change is possible for the homosexual through the transforming power of Jesus Christ. Equipping Christians and churches to uphold the Biblical view of sexuality but respond...

Here are two different approaches to homosexuality that operate in my home city, aimed primarily at Catholics. The first is offically sanctioned, while the second is unofficially tolerated. I don't think either achieve what I see as the ideal solution, but at least I give credit to people who...

Do a search on "dark matter" .. it is really interesting if you like that sort of stuff. Galaxies are travelling further from each other but at a controlled, though increasing speed. Dark (or unseen) matter has been suggested as the force that holds the universe together - not all scientists...

It seems possible that there may be a genetic predisposition to same sex attraction in some people. This does not account for the differences between identical twins, although there is a high degree of concordance. Nor does it account for people who are bisexual, or for people who are homosexual...

Then you must have a different understanding of Jesus' teaching in Matthew 19 and Mark 10 than I do. You either believe the miracles in the Bible or you don't. Some only believe in "miracles" they can explain. If God is capable of creating this universe, as well as life itself, seems to me He...

I agree, but the argument is persuasive: Should a person be refused any service such as medical or dental treatment because they are gay ... of course not! So, when a church regularly performs weddings for a variety of people, including those who are not members of its congregation, why should...

The law being proposed is that a minister cannot refuse to marry a couple SOLELY on the grounds of their gender, just as I cannot refuse to employ anyone SOLELY on his/her declared sexual preference.

Wil, I have already said I believe that a person who identifies as a homosexual can be a Christian. The attitude the church takes to same sex behaviour is a different question. For most Christians the commandments of the OT are still in force if they are repeated in the NT. Romans 1:24-27 is...

Legislation is made by elected representatives. Those representatives will vote according to their conscience (I hope). For most representatives their conscience will be influenced by their religious beliefs. They're not robots, they're flesh and blood. How are you going to guard against a...

Are you telling me that no "true Christians" fought against Hitler in the last world war? Do all JWs believe it is wrong to be either a policeman or a soldier?

Gee, taijasi, are you trying to tell me you think that approach wouldn't work ... shucks, I think it's a real winner ;) I doubt that Tiger Woods got to where he is at by just obeying some of the rules of the game. Mind you, when he's teaching little TW to play, he probably doesn't expect...

Hey Q, I've had more strange experiences than just marrying a nun, you know ... not all of it came out of books either ;)

Everyone has the right to lobby the government to bring about policy change - there is the business lobby, the union lobby, the environmental lobby, the gay lobby ... so why not a Christian lobby. The rights of minorities are extremely well protected in Western countries. Most of the laws that...

You are free to take that approach if it appeals to you. For me, and many other Christians, to reject the Word of God in favour of a current social development, is unthinkable. We have to find a way to be faithful to our deeply held beliefs, but at the same time find a way to reach out to people...

It's ok, we agree on that. What I'm trying to explore is how we can provide ministry beyond saying "you are a sinner- go to hell".

Yes, we humans try our best to keep the peace, but in so doing someone has to be the enforcer of peace, to provide protection for others - that's why we need policemen and soldiers - and we need them to be well trained, and we need them to be prepared to do whatever it takes to enforce the peace...