re: Mizzou DE Michael Sam comes out

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It is what causes THIS particular sin to be discussed for 50+ pages

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The hate and intolerance of differing opinions from the, you must accept something you disagree with, has contributed greatly to this this thread.

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Christians should love and respect Michael Sam just like they should everyone else. Christian are not superior to him in anyway.

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100% agree.

Correct. Most though, I think are simply saying, accepting the celebration of someone elses homosexuality isn't something that should be forced upon them. He chooses to act on being gay. Fine. Demonizing people who disagree with that decision to act on it is the issue now.

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people who believe homosexuality is a sin probably haven't spent much time with or around homosexuals.

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This is small minded ignorance, IMO. You have no way of knowing or being able to claim this.

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They don't choose to be gay; it is who they are.

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This is a debate that can't be settled currently, but we are all sinners (it is who we all are). Homosexuality isn't unique.

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So don't be shocked when they're resentful towards people who tell them that something innate in them - something which cannot be changed - is sinful, immoral, etc.

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Sin is innate in all of us. Maybe you don't understand Christianity very well.

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DCRebel

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Not this again..... It's (homosexuality) only the biggest topic of the day. Most people are really ignorant to the science and the whole history!

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That said, people who believe homosexuality is a sin probably haven't spent much time with or around homosexuals

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That's a ridiculous statement.

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something which cannot be changed - is sinful, immoral, etc

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Everyone makes a decision to act or not act on feelings or impulses. Your argument would excuse and make people bigots for having a problem with adulterers, because someone couldn't change how they felt about having sex with someone out of wedlock. In the end, it boils down to sexual choices and impulses. And every man and woman alive, makes a distinct decision to act on those sexual urges.

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They don't choose to be gay; it is who they are. So don't be shocked when they're resentful towards people who tell them that something innate in them - something which cannot be changed - is sinful, immoral, etc.

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This is not proven. There is no genetic link to prove it. If it is proven, then I'll gladly accept new evidence and do some soul searching on my beliefs like any logical person should.

To preface my next question, let me say I do not in any way think homosexuality should be illegal as it is victimless compared to pedophilia or bestality. I'm not comparing them in any way.

But here's, my question: If people are born with a strong attraction to the same sex (on a sliding scale, not black and white), then wouldn't the same apply to people who have a major attraction to children or animals? Wouldn't they have been born that way? If so, shouldn't we not put these people in prison and give them the choice of medical castration?

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This is kinda just stupid. People prefer animal sex too. It doesn't make one a bigot to find that repulsive.

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So you are comparing homosexuality to banging a goat now hunter? C'mon. If you want me to further clarify my statement, I will.

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But the hate and intolerance being spewed towards people who find the act of homosexuality as immoral and sinful, is ridiculous.

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I have no problem with one finding it sinful. But I fully expect you, hunter, to thump your bible every time an athlete has sex outside of marriage. I don't expect to see you condone it in any way, even by making light of it.

I am very tolerant of the bigots on here. You want to hate on someone because of their sex? Go ahead. You want to hate on someone because of their skin color? Go ahead. You want to hate on someone because of their sexual preference? Go ahead. I'm actually very tolerant of people's rights to believe whatever they want. It will obviously shape my opinion of them as human beings, but they can think whatever they want as long as it's not carried out into actions and as long as it doesn't affect those against whom you hold those views.

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No it's not.

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So a genetic link has been found?

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It's as much of a "debate" as evolution vs. creationism.

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Which is also a legitimate debate. To say that neither has been proven to the exclusion of the other.

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The only people who are propping up the idea of it being a debatable topic are those who can't reconcile reality with their religious beliefs.

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I get that you have an issue with religious people, but you are beginning to sound come of as more ignorant than I normally know you to be.

Like has been said already, this isn't and shouldn't be a big deal. Everyone knew hew was gay already (good for him for not hiding it).

I'm fairly sure this whole media bomb is a strategic NFL draft move. NFL scouts already knew Sam was gay and they have held that against draft prospects before because there was no chance of repercussion. By Sam going national media with all this, if someone passes on Sam who could have obviously used someone like Sam, the whole country can openly discuss if Sam was discriminated against. This forces NFL teams to think twice about passing on him even if they aren't that interested.