Molly0597

Reply to Marriage and the Government in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Ah yes, my friend sent this e-mail to me. I personally believe in not following the Old Testament word for word ( funny how some people say they do but don't really, isn't it?). I think it sets a historical precedence for Christianity. I also think its important to remember that it wasn't written by God himself, but by humans, priests specifically. Remember that what people thought of God was not always accurate. That's why we learned so much

Reply to IS HOMOSEXUALITY A DEVIANT PRACTICE? in Religion JoeUser Forums

Ok, I'm ready to be attacked now. Well then, this should be fun. will say that I agree that homosexuality is deviant behavior by definition. (Here come the hateful respo

Reply to Gay Marriage in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Why does marriage have to be between two people though? Why can't it be between fifteen or twenty people if they so desired? And then why can't I marry my dog if I want to, or my

Reply to Christianity is a Lifestyle in Religion JoeUser Forums

Ah, this is why I love being a Christian pluralist. I definitely don't believe God keeps people out of Heaven because they are not Christian. I would say Ghandi is most certainly in Heaven, along with all of the other wonderful non-Christian and Christian people who have died (and been good people of course). God is loving, caring, and forgiving. Jesus died to save all of us. Do you really think that most people have all that much of a choice in religi

Reply to IS HOMOSEXUALITY A DEVIANT PRACTICE? in Religion JoeUser Forums

"Homosexuals, as well as young people who engage in sexual activities, are not monsters trying to hurt people, they are often looking for love and acceptance. These things are good, but not all behavior that seems like it will lead to these goals will in fact lead to them. Many homosexual persons have experienced harmful relationships with one or both of their parents and are looking for healing and acceptanc

Reply to The Problem of Evil: Christians vs. Atheists in Religion JoeUser Forums

Haha, hi George. I guess I won't need to play devil's advocate with you here... In case you're confused, this is one of my atheist friends who is trying to convert me. ~Molly

Reply to Catholic Prejudice a serious thing in Religion JoeUser Forums

I have no problem with Protestants, or with any other relgions really for that matter. I just don't necessarily agree with all of their beliefs. I don't really like that there are Christian denominations because I think, on a more simple level, its all the same thing. We all believe in the same God and Jesus, etc. The Protestant religions were mostly created for political reasons, which is why denominations are kind of annoying. However, I don't agree

The Problem of Evil: Christians vs. Atheists in Religion JoeUser Forums

I am friends with lots of atheists who are determined to convert me (I'm Christian). They are even betting on when I will become an atheist. Their goal is before I graduate from high school. Yeah right. But anyway, one of the most debated arguments between Christians and atheists is the problem of evil. We've been discussing it and I've thrown out some good ideas, but this is still a tough argument. The problem of evil is a logic sequence that says:<br

Reply to Catholic Prejudice a serious thing in Religion JoeUser Forums

I need someone to define "Catholic" for me because I hear a lot of things from people who claim to be Catholic that go against everything I learned about Catholicism. For instance, how can you be Catholic and not pro-life? I'm Catholic and pro-choice. Pretty much the only way I can explain is that my re

Reply to Catholic Prejudice a serious thing in Religion JoeUser Forums

I also agree. I am a Catholic with lots of friends who are atheists or agnostics. I an constantly teased for being Catholic by people who don't at all understand the religion. They also assume that because I am Catholic, I must be pro-life when it comes to abortion and I must hate gay people, neither of which is true.

Reply to The Iraq War And Your Religion in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

This is kind of strange. My church mentions the war pretty frequently. They basically pray for all of the people involved (Americans, Iraqis, and others) and that political leaders make good decisions and that God is with everyone. Its kind of sad to see that other churches don't. I don't think praying about it has to be conroversial if you just pray for everyone and that it turns out well. That leaves it open to interpretation. ~Molly

Reply to NOAH'S ARK FOUND in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I agree. Just because some guy says its Noah's Ark doesn't prove anything. Tons of people claimed they saw Elvis after he died. Does that mean he was resurrected?

Reply to What if we were all the same? in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

I disagree. It seems to me that by creating this so-called perfect human being we can get rid of racial stereotypes and etc. I don't think this is the way to go about doing so. You see, by creating this perfect-looking person, instead of saying that looks are not important like I think you mean to, you actually place looks as one of the most important characteristica about a person. You are saying that people can not BE the same unless they LOOK the sa

Reply to What if we were all the same? in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

I disagree. It seems to me that by creating this so-called perfect human being we can get rid of racial stereotypes and etc. I don't think this is the way to go about doing so. You see, by creating this perfect-looking person, instead of saying that looks are not important like I think you mean to, you actually place looks as one of the most important characteristica about a person. You are saying that people can not BE the same unless they LOOK the sa

Reply to So What If He's Gay? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Nice idea, but it doesn't quite work that way. Insurance is not the only legal right given by marriage (there are around 1400). Many of them are federal , meaning only the government can give them. ~Molly

Reply to So What If He's Gay? in Politics JoeUser Forums

He doesn't individually get to decide which laws we should all follow, though he can have an opinion and vote accordingly, just as you can. "We" (as the people, AND we as the government within the construct of a representative democracy) get to decide which laws we should all follow. It's a natural consequence that not every will

Reply to How Do You Define Heaven and Hell? in Religion JoeUser Forums

Revelation does say the gates of heaven are carved each from a single pearl... but realize each type of jewel mentioned is symbolic. Pearls come from shellfish, a substance Jews aren't allowed to eat. The very gates are made from something they produce. To explain would get into some pretty deep theology and I won't if no ones in

Reply to Hooray! I'm a nerd! in Websites JoeUser Forums

Thanks for taking the Nerd test! Your score is: Your rating is: 469 100.43% lol, thanks for the link! ~Molly

Reply to So What If He's Gay? in Politics JoeUser Forums

ARGH! I hate it when people use Leviticus' Laws of Purity as a reason why homosexuality is bad! Yes, I've read the Bible, so I do know what you are talking about with that argument. It says something along the lines of 'a man shall not lie with a man as with a woman'. I could go really in-depth about the Old Testament and Christianity and such, but instead I think I'll take the simpler route and look at this from a government's point of view. Remember

Reply to EVOLUTION IS A FRAUD in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Why can't we reach a compromise and say that God (or a higher being if you want) created evolution? That's what I believe. It makes a lot more sense than the Bible (and I am Christian by the way) saying that God created plants before light. ~Molly

Reply to So, I'm Going to Hell in Religion JoeUser Forums

Jill- I think you will go to Heaven. I am Catholic, which is why I am often bothered when people generalize by saying that all Christians believe certain things, but I completely understand your position. As I stated in another post, I am a pluralist. I don't believe that only the Catholics/Christians go to Heaven, and it really bothers me when people say this. I think that Jesus died to save everyone and that God loves all of us. We have

Reply to So What If He's Gay? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Oh my, where to begin? First of all, this seems to have evolved into a petty argument about Scotland and England. Who cares? Can we please get back to the original article? I really enjoyed it and thought it had a lot of good points. "So, what's next......what if brothers wanted to marry, would you be okay with that? Or what if brother and sister wanted to marry? What if a man wants to legally have sex with a 4 year old girl, is that okay

Reply to Admiring Those With Faith in Religion JoeUser Forums

Good for both of you. I am a Christian (Catholic to be specific), but I am also very accepting of other religions. I am a pluralist, meaning that I believe people of all different relgions (or lack of religions) can go to Heaven. I also believe that many other religions worship the same God as I do. I think that people who assert that being Christian is the only way to get to Heaven are hypocritical. Jesus died to save all of us and he loves all of us.

Reply to FOR EVOLUTION TO HAVE OCCURRED IS VERY IMPROBABLE in Current Events JoeUser Forums

After reading this, I'm just kind of wondering what kind of theory you propose if not evolution. The creation talked about in the Bible?

Reply to HERE’S WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF GAY MARRIAGE IS LEGALIZED in Current Events JoeUser Forums

"In the Bible, Man and woman were married with to main pupose of procreation. To procreate you need sperm and an egg. Now even though I am not a medical practitioner, biologically speaking gays cannot procreate as a couple. Historically speaking this defeats the purpose of a marriage. " Since when is the purpose of a marriage to have kids? We still allow infertile people to marry. There are married couples without children. Ther purpose