what about the law in levitcus that if a women’s husband dies, she must marry her dead husband’s brother. if she has children with the brother they are her dead husband’s children. we complain about islam and yet, the bible says we must stone to death any daughter of rabbi or priest who has sex. also in leviticus. i agree. i don’t think too many americans are going to do either one.

Individual liberty is a philosophy that MUST hold it’s roots in the personal belief in a supreme order of the Universe. If there is no such belief we then look for order, in an rule of the elite because there is no just order to the universe. Unfortunately, the argument against such ideas (God) are conceived as black or white and many fear that acceptance of such ideas would result in a Church and State merger (Theocracy). In truth, it does not matter if your beliefs originate from religion, science, or a mix of both. An individual belief in some divine intelligence is essential to quell the fears of mankind and allow us to plunge into the future, away from government coersion and towards the collective; cooperative order. For me…I believe that the path of evolution of all my ancestors, combined with many ideas found in religions, brought me to the place that I am today. This evolution was divinely guided and the government did not grant me nor any of my ancestors any rights. Nor can they infringe upon them now. (Humans are much older than governments) This very unfortunate and imaginary believe that we were brought to where we are today by a government seems illogical. Historically, EVERY government eventually fails. Perhaps IF one consistently ruling government had maintained order since the dawning of man’s intelligence you may have such an argument. Otherwise, I can not see the logic in this and may even be more dangerous an idea than those of the staunch creationists. Rights are inherent to us and just as much fused into our genetic code as the color of our eyes.

the bible is crap on paper.

If God is our leader and role model, then genesis suggests we are all descended from an incestuous couple. (If you take the version that has Eve made from Adam’s rib. There are two versions. I prefer the “clay” model myself). And in the New Testament, forget all physical intercourse, .. we should be impregnating a woman by flying a dove over her head!nnNow this is taken exactly from the Bible (old and new testaments). So clearly it’s the human interpretation that we are all following… Q.E.D.nnT.

The bible is a group of PARABLES that HYPOCRITES like you like to pull out and tell the rest of us what a “TRUE BELIEVER” you are… guess what… the BIBLE isn’t the only “TRUTH” out there! You REALLY NEED to get some help! And SOON!

Big difference between inalienable rights vs unalienable rights.nWatch out!nInalienable rights are those given by government and can be taken away.nUnalienable rights are those given by your creator and cannot be taken away…such as quoted by Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence. Right to Life and Liberty.nInterestingly enough..this is “misquoted on the Jefferson Memorial. nOn purpose? or are they(our government) dumb like a fox?nAn Informed Public Is the Greatest Weapon of Democracy.” Erwin Chemerinsky –

Should we prohibit elderly individuals from having late-in-life marriages? Perhaps we should conduct fertility tests before granting marriage licenses? No birth control for married couples? The “procreation-as-only-justifiable-reason-for-marriage” argument fails again.

Homosexuality IS wrong. Sure, it seems like its okay, but have you ever thought of why only a man and a woman can create a baby. We were created to be with a person of the opposite sex. By having sexual activity with the same sex, it is pretty much saying “i know you are the person who is in charge of everything, but i dont care. im just gonna do what i want”

everybody listen. This is america and we are free to do whatever we want, but does that mean we should? Im christian and i do believe in the scripture. Why do you think men and women can create babies, but two people of the same sex can’t? its because god didn’t create us to be with the same sex. He is our leader, so if he gives us all these blessings, can’t we at least follow what he teaches? Everything he teaches is completely good, it only helps you become a better person. the bible was written by man, WRITTEN, not created. they just formed the bible from everything god says

The Bible is actually a collection of historical accounts, folktales, laws, and proverbs collected over the course of about 1,000 years by hundreds of people after being spread by word of mouth for generations. A lot of it is actually the opinions of these people, and some of it might be lost in translation. It’s hard to say that it is the original word of God.

You are looking loosely at the words “their Creator”, which means whoever you believe created you, not just the judeo christian god, but what ever religious icon you worship. I would also like to point out at the time of the declaration people still owned slaves, women had no real rights, and Indians were still being persecuted by the government. None of that however takes away from the christian bible explaining to all to treat every person no matter what they choose to believe in with respect and kindness. Jesus would have never persecuted a gay individual, just as he did not persecute anyone regardless of faith, sexuality or moral code. I think you should read your last few words again, we all have the right to pursue a happy life, and ahve the liberty to do just that. No where in the declaration does it talk about you not being able to marry whoever you want. If it does i would like to see it, my copy sure doesn’t have it in there. I also never read anywhere in the Bible that Jesus flat out says being gay is wrong and you will never be forgiven for it. I was under the impression that if you believe in God and Jesus that they loved you because we are all child’s of god. Maybe it is we are all god and fighting over this is ridiculous, church and state should never be in the same sentence, there are to many religions that disagree, therefore none belong above the other.

that is what you believe, not me. Welcome to America where we are free to believe what we want to. Should you be allowed to make laws against my beliefs?

Tammy, have you read the Bible? I mean, really read it? What about the parts describing womens’ subservience to men? Owning slaves? And wearing clothes of mixed fibers? I sure hope you don’t vote, agree with slavery, and don’t own any poly-blend.

If you ever wear a Polyester Cotton blend, or any other mixed material garment, then you are going straight to hell! (Leviticus 19:19)