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There are so many factors that may affect one's view of this topic it
becomes easy to see why it is controversial. To list all of the arguments would
be impossible. However, by focusing on the main topics that both that both
defend and disagree with the issue, we are able to get a brief glance at the
enormity that the outcome of a problem like this carries in our society.
Right from the beginning the bible states that it was not good for man
to be alone; “therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall
cleave unto his wife, and they shall be one flesh.” (God) We can also read
about God's discussion of unlawful marriages: “Thou shalt not lay with mankind,
as with ...

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God apply to you? (God)
For years and years these were the words that nearly everyone followed.
Only people who were clearly wrong dared to disobey the word of God. It was
clearly black and white, and often times church leaders were looked to for
advice on what to do when we are faced with a choice. After all, they “
represent” Him, so they must know right from wrong. So what do we say to Bishop
John Shelby Strong who is quoted as saying, “I regard the blessing of gay and
lesbian couples by the church to be inevitable, right, and of a positive good.
We must be willing to relinquish prejudice and turn our attention to loving our
gay and lesbian brothers and sisters, supporting them, and relating them as part
of Gods creation.” And how about the Roman Cardinal Basi Hume? He says that
love between people, whether of the same sex or a different sex, is to be
treasured and respected. “To love another person is to have entered the area of
richest human experience.” I think that we ...

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Added: 2/14/2008 04:13:23 PM
Category: Social Issues
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