ginnyt wrote:
Yes I did post regarding biblical scriputres about homosexuality; with chapter and verse. Tolerance does not ualityualitybecause that would be supporting a life choice that is contradictory to my religion and personal standards. They are aware of this, and they have respect for my feeling and my home. They know, if they should decide to have a formal "union" ceremony, I would not attend nor purchase "wedding" gifts. If you consider this intolerant, then it is something that you will need to deal with.
Tolerance is wonderful, but I have found that many people that say they are, well they are intolerant to people who do not or can not alter their standards or belief system to the more politically correct definition of the word. Respect and tolerance is a two way street. Liberals seem to have a problem with this concept. They often will champion a cause because they think they will more easily fit in with others; gain friends. But, then one must ask themselves, if an action were offensive to your mother/father/grandfather.....pick a relative that you respect, and you performed said action in their home with all your friends around....are you being disrespectful to your relative? Then how could you possibly support an activity that is offensive to your creator, your Father, your God? Perhaps you do not believe in God, then to you any action would have to be weighed by your standards alone. Again, this is something that each person must figure out for themselves.
Now to address your objection to the word "f*ggot." Words are hurtful at times, they can bring great joy, make one feel comforted in times of sorrow, and can be a knife that cuts to the bone. But, one must examine the reason they find the term or word offensive. Of course you have a right to be offended by abrasive terms. And you have an obligation to let the person who used the term know, else you suffer without need. Once you speak to the person, and they continue to use the term, then you need to decide if you wish to continue to subject yourself to such conversations. You would then need to understand that not everyone will change or conform to your standards. If it is indeed too offensive for you to tolerate, then walk away from the person. And when on line, you can make the choice of fighting an unending battle to correct another, or simply ignore their comments or simply move to a different thread. This in no way says you are weak or that you condone or endorse the opinion or words of another, it does send the message that a behavior, a term, or association is unacceptable to you. Truly, most people on this forum (again, notice the word MOST) are not your friend, they are here to express their opinions, perhaps educate, and at minimum for self gratification to ease their loneliness. So it boils down to you making the best decision for yourself that does not offend your sensibilities.
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