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Originally Posted by gavin
children born out of wedlock are the children of abbadon. Only the merciful father can save them from the future torment that they will suffer. Only he can protect them from the scourge of homosexuality that is rampant in our schools and societys
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I fully agree with David on his comment about your post Gavin. I'm not a religious person, I chose not to be. All of my mother's family are very religious and draw a great deal of comfort from God. I wish I could do the same but unfortunately I can't. I made a choice and I believe in my choice.
During times of trouble God is there for my family. My cousin, who was just 12 years old, had been battling leukemia for 7 years when he passed away. Throughout his battle against leukemia he drew a great deal of strength from God. God helped him through it. When he passed away, my whole family drew strength from God knowing that He had taken him from them for Himself. He was such an amazing child which I'm sure had a lot to do with his parents and their faith.
Having said that, it is the single minded views expressed in your post that often give religion a bad name. There is nothing wrong with homosexuality. Granted, it's different, but only to heterosexuals. It doesn't make that person any less human, any less loving or any less caring. In fact, many homosexuals are more human, more loving and more caring than any heterosexual you would ever meet. Why is this? Probably because they have been persecuted their whole life and know the true meaning of life. They know the real importance of living life, making the most of life and drawing the good from any bad situation.
Homosexuality is just as natural as heterosexuality. WHAT ARE YOU SCARED OF GAVIN?
There are many homosexual Christians on the face of this earth and I'm sure your God loves them just as much as He loves you. There is also nothing wrong with children born out of wedlock. OK, so many children born out of wedlock are neglected and unloved but the same can be said of many children born in wedlock. I'm sure that if a child born out of wedlock decides to turn to God then He will welcome them with open arms (although I would hope that God, who loves all mankind, would still keep a watchful eye over those who have not yet discovered the powers He holds). At the other end of the scale, if a child born in wedlock decides to turn away from God then He will let them go without a fight to discover their own life beyond religion.
There are many religions on this earth and every one of them provides comfort and warmth to their worshippers. However, it is when people become fanatical about one or more aspects of their religion that problems occur. Look at the state of the world today. What is the primary cause of the mess we see around us? Think about it. Hard. Have you got it yet?
Wake up Gavin, this is the year 2004.
Andy