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Originally Posted by Bunk
It's not about simply stating what the bible says, it's the hiding behind bible scripture as justification for hatred and discrimination. It's just still socially acceptable enough to do it in regard to homosexuality. The bible also sanctions slavery, but if someone cited the bible in their belief in the subjugation of women for instance, it would not be nearly as acceptable in today's society.
People should simply know better with regard to homosexuality as they do now with slavery. In my view, "the bibile says so" is simply not a valid justification for discrimination and hatred in 2012.
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I'll be the first to agree with you that many hide behind the Bible as a justification for hate, and that it should never happen. If Christians spread shared their beliefs as Jesus intended, not even the biggest critics of Christianity should be able to say that they didn't think that the message was delivered with care, genuine concern, and love.