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- From: smithw@col.hp.com (Walter Smith)
- Newsgroups: alt.rush-limbaugh,alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,alt.politics.clinton,alt.politics.bush,alt.politics.homosexuality
- Subject: Re: Sexuality
- Date: 30 Dec 1992 23:44:10 GMT
- Organization: Colorado Springs IT Center
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- elf@halcyon.com (Elf Sternberg) writes:
- >
- > Why not? I, a reasonably confirmed polyamorous person, find the
- > monogamous standpoint completely understandable and reasonable.
-
- I get the feeling my asking him why implied that I disagreed; I *agree*
- that monogamy is the preferred way to go, although I sure wouldn't
- want to see legislation on it. And any states that do have laws
- on that (there are some, right?) should update their books...anyways,
- I was just trying to get a feel for his views/whys, not questioning
- if they were 'valid'. Sorry if it came across that way.
-
- > But we're not. You're missing part of the point, Walter, and that's
- > that gays and lesbians are very internationally oriented... read
- > soc.motss some day and you'll see how much we talk about laws in other
- > countries as well. And whether or not Christianity conflicts with
- > other religions is very much at the heart of the matter; if it were as
- > monolithic as Christians like to pretend, we could examine it on merit.
- > But it isn't... it's just another beleif system, older than some, a
- > *lot* younger than others, with as many merits and flaws as the others.
-
- Hmm...I was only handling it on a US standpoint...my apologies; it was
- my narrower view that made me feel the comment was an exaggeration.
-
- > >Unfortunately, from what I've read in USENET, this is not the case for
- > >gay folks in general. I've seen articles saying that if a friend can
- > >only 'tolerate' your homosexuality, and not accept it as ok, then you
- > >shouldn't be their friend. I really think this is too bad.
- >
- > "You're a really swell pal, Elf. Too bad you're going to Hell."
- > I've had a few Christian friends who, when pressed real hard, would
- > admit that, honestly, they did indeed feel that way.
-
- Not all Christians feel that way; a lot think *everyone* does things
- that are not 'ok'; and none are better/worse than others. I don't think
- homosexuals are automatically going to hell. What I do note is that
- Christians who *do* think that way can still be friends with someone
- who is gay, even if they disagree; while it seems most gays, at least
- those represented here (I have know way of knowing how representative
- the populace here is..) can't bring themselves to reciprocate.
- The level of intolerance seems greater from those who can't amiably
- agree to disagree, and not let it interfere with the rest of the
- friendship.
-
- > These people are still my friends, but I occassionaly feel like I
- > should look over my shoulder and make sure that I'm not being
- > inculcated with a belief system and mind set I surely don't want.
-
- That makes sense. I'm glad to see that you can be friends with them
- still. And I dont blame you in the least for looking over your
- shoulder once in a while...:-)
-
- Walter
-
-