This seems like semantics in language. What you are calling a civil union is marriage from the government's perspective. It's just the hot-button word that is causing all the grief. And, churches aren't required to marry heterosexual couples. Why would they be required to marry gay couples?

I agree with you, by the way.

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Dr. Tony Evans has an opinion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdWth...&feature=share

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Yeah, I don't think she was expecting his response.
Dr. Evans is from the part of Dallas that I grew up in. I use to listen to him on the radio. He doesn't beat around the bush.

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I agree with Tony Evans!

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Tony Evans said, "I will personally disagree. When I get into the voting booth I will cast my vote." Of course there is no way he should have to announce on CNN and to their limited listening base how he intends to vote in November.

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OK guys, I still have problems with this same sex marriage thing.

I believe the Bible, both Old and New Testaments condemns the homosexual life style.

I choose to live according to the way I understand the Bible so I do not live the gay life style. I've been married to the same woman for over 54 years.

But not everyone in this country has chosen to abide by the Bible.

Is it right for us who believe same sex marriage is wrong to force others to live by the way we understand the Bible?

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And polygamy, and consensual sex with minors, and bestiality... and...

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Homosexuals in this country are already having homosexual *relations*--all the time--anytime they want. Allowing gay marriage has nothing to do with THAT--it's already happening, and it's been legal for a long time.

Conversely, pedophilia and bestiality are illegal--not just because of their egregiously immoral nature, but because they are potentially harmful to those who participate in the acts.

How far do we go with objections to "perversion?" Are we going to legislate laws about sadism and masochism? No kinky stuff allowed? I vote that it isn't my business what anyone does in the privacy of their home as long as they aren't breaking laws or harming another human being. Even then, "harm" can be subjective, because if you have two consenting adults and someone is into pain...not my cup of tea, but also not my business.

Politically speaking, it's important to remember that sexual proclivities don't negate a person's rights as an American citizen, and all the personal liberties I enjoy should be available to every other American.

It seems like people are getting hung up on the perverse nature of homosexuality in general and forgetting that homosexuals have been openly practicing their preferences for a long time. Frankly, I have no desire to make homosexuality illegal and put practicing homosexuals in jail, so I'm not sure where this line of thought goes if not there.