The worst facebook status i've ever read...

[CoachPedro]

Yesterday I logged onto facebook to see that a friend of mine updated her facebook status based on the Queensland governments decision to allow same sex civil union. When I read it initially I was utterly speechless.

It seems only some are entitled to an opinion. I risk losing fb friends by posting this but think it's important to stand up for my beliefs.

I'll start by saying I am NOT a 'gay hater' or anything even close. I believe Jesus loves the world but NOT our sin (me inclusive), and that is the view that I hold to.

I'm not in agreement with the civil union bill that's been passed in QLD today. I personally support the Biblical view that marriage was designed to be between a man and a woman.

This is just the beginning for churches, who will be forced to either compromise their beliefs or face persecution, and one day, even legal action.

We are already seeing the consequences of breaking away from Biblical morals.

Just look at what happened when we decided to stop disciplining our kids. Now we're surround by a society of disrespectful juveniles who refuse to grow up.

A breakaway from observing the sabbath has resulted in many families not being able to spend even ONE day together since sunday trading was introduced.

Our limp-wristed justice system is a prime example of what happens when we break away from Biblically-based laws, where corporal punishment was once enforced.

And STD's are just ONE of the many consequences of not holding to the Biblical view that virginity until marriage is a GOOD thing. This doesn't even take into account all the emotional ramifications of having multiple partners etc.

I think it's essential to stand for SOMETHING, or else you will stand for ANYTHING.

[AUSloth]

This is just the beginning for churches, who will be forced to either compromise their beliefs or face persecution, and one day, even legal action.

and what a damn shame that would be eh? Boot on the other foot after how many centuries? Why does that wonderful word Twat spring to mind.

[Voltairine]

...Biblically-based laws

Yeah!

But just to get a few things straight which the FB poster can surely be able to answer...

Disrespectful kids... is it only the parents who can kill them or can we all have a go? And second, knickers... cotton with elastic... do I kill myself or will someone help me out with that? These are matters to get clarification on.

[wolty]

It seems only some are entitled to an opinion. I risk losing fb friends by posting this but think it's important to stand up for my beliefs.

Opinions are worth fuckall. Most sensible people realise this.

I'll start by saying I am NOT a 'gay hater' or anything even close. I believe Jesus loves the world but NOT our sin (me inclusive), and that is the view that I hold to.

Provisos are for aresholes.

I'm not in agreement with the civil union bill that's been passed in QLD today. I personally support the Biblical view that marriage was designed to be between a man and a woman.

Cherry picking. Obviously you leave out the stoning bits.

This is just the beginning for churches, who will be forced to either compromise their beliefs or face persecution, and one day, even legal action.

Only because churches refuse to move into a modern world.

We are already seeing the consequences of breaking away from Biblical morals.

Stoning et al. What a poor example.

Just look at what happened when we decided to stop disciplining our kids. Now we're surround by a society of disrespectful juveniles who refuse to grow up.

We are also surrounded by disrespectful god botherers also.

A breakaway from observing the sabbath has resulted in many families not being able to spend even ONE day together since sunday trading was introduced.

Stone them all I hear you say?

Our limp-wristed justice system is a prime example of what happens when we break away from Biblically-based laws, where corporal punishment was once enforced.

Fucking bullshit. The more religious a country is, the more dangerous.

And STD's are just ONE of the many consequences of not holding to the Biblical view that virginity until marriage is a GOOD thing. This doesn't even take into account all the emotional ramifications of having multiple partners etc.

And the more religious a western society is, the more societal ills there are.

I think it's essential to stand for SOMETHING, or else you will stand for ANYTHING.

When you get to Nazism let me know.

[Loki]

I'm still waiting for any of these bigots to explain to me how allowing same gender marriages will compromise the beliefs of churches or require their persecution*.

I have not heard anyone suggesting that churches will be forced at gunpoint to perform marriages for people they consider sub-human. Marriages can and are regularly performed by celebrants outside of churches, how same sex legislation would change this is beyond me. As far as I am aware any proposed legislation would maintain the right of churches to point out their own immoral bigotry by refusing to perform these ceremonies.

*unless you redefine the word persecution to include telling someone you disagree with their medieval bigotry.

[davo]

Our limp-wristed justice system is a prime example of what happens when we break away from Biblically-based laws, where corporal punishment was once enforced.

Like stoning a man to death for picking up sticks on the sabbath

[dilbadoon]

Originally Posted by Loki

I'm still waiting for any of these bigots to explain to me how allowing same gender marriages will compromise the beliefs of churches or require their persecution*.

I have not heard anyone suggesting that churches will be forced at gunpoint to perform marriages for people they consider sub-human. Marriages can and are regularly performed by celebrants outside of churches, how same sex legislation would change this is beyond me. As far as I am aware any proposed legislation would maintain the right of churches to point out their own immoral bigotry by refusing to perform these ceremonies.

*unless you redefine the word persecution to include telling someone you disagree with their medieval bigotry.

And you'll continue to wait, for some time. I heard on the Hack interview today, that one gay activist they quoted specifically said the legislation should be written in a way that no church would be forced to marry any couple if they didn't agree to it. Let them keep their pathetic homophobia locked behind their church doors, and leave the rest of us to enjoy the real world.

[Logic please]

@coach: yep, the sentiments in that FB status are pretty odious, IMHO. As soon as I see a prefacing disclaimer, like this:

I'll start by saying I am NOT a 'gay hater' or anything even close. I believe Jesus loves the world but NOT our sin (me inclusive), and that is the view that I hold to.

...I look for the exact opposite to *shine* through, in deeds and attitudes.

Unfortunately, I am rarely disappointed.

Originally Posted by dilbadoon

And you'll continue to wait, for some time. I heard on the Hack interview today, that one gay activist they quoted specifically said the legislation should be written in a way that no church would be forced to marry any couple if they didn't agree to it.

There is some precedent on this matter - LINK:

Originally Posted by Gay couples now able to marry in church after House of Lords lifts ban

Gay couples will be able to marry in church after the House of Lords last night lifted a ban on same sex unions in religious premises.

The vote wipes out one of the final distinctions between marriage and civil partnerships.

It provoked warnings that it would undermine the institution of marriage.
...
The amendment to the Equality Bill does not force churches to accept civil partnership ceremonies.

But it lifts the barrier that had been in place preventing homosexual blessings in churches and also the prohibition on religious language being used in such ceremonies.

Same tired religious canards were being trotted out back then. You'd think they'd get some new shtick, given the singular fail of the old.

Even worse, just check out the date of the article:

Originally Posted by It's been a while...

Last updated at 12:48 AM on 4th March 2010

We're barely at the fucking starting-gates, by comparison. And the UK were at this *advanced stage*, more than 18 months ago.

So, we're a forward-thinking society, are we...?

[simonecuttlefish]

A breakaway from observing the sabbath has resulted in many families not being able to spend even ONE day together since sunday trading was introduced.

Sabbath is sundown Friday till three stars appear on Saturday night, you stupid, biblically illiterate moron fool.

[simonecuttlefish]

Just look at what happened when we decided to stop disciplining our kids. Now we're surround by a society of disrespectful juveniles who refuse to grow up.

Deuteronomy 21:18-21

King James Version (KJV)


18If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and that, when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them:
19Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place;
20And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard.
21And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.

Leviticus 20:9

King James Version (KJV)


9For every one that curseth his father or his mother shall be surely put to death: he hath cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him.

Proverbs 30:17

King James Version (KJV)


17The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.

Oh, and just in case it's woman saying this .....

1 Corinthians 14:34

English Standard Version (ESV)

34(A) the women should keep silent in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but(B) should be in submission, as(C) the Law also says.