v3sista

When we talk about the right to choose, the first thing that comes to mind is “Abortions”. However, choices go much further than that. What happens when your choice differs w/ a close friend or relatives? What if it crosses the line of religion or ethics? How do we deal w/ our choices then?
Let me give two examples, to contemplate on. Abortions, there is the side of “Pro Choice” and “Pro Life”, then we add in what the bible teaches us. Regardless of which stand we take, we can not walk in the shoes of the women who decide either way. Should we be less tolerant of the woman who decides not to keep her child, due to our bible beliefs or cause we do not agree?
Now, let’s talk about Gays/Lesbians, and again what the bible teaches us. Fact is, it exists, and we live around someone who knows a couple. Should we be hateful, or less tolerant simply because we, ourselves do not agree? The bible also teaches to love our neighbor, as thyself- there was no break down.
So my question again, is- We have the liberty to make choices, but do we have the right to judge, ill treat, or be intolerant of those whose choices we don’t agree? Can we simply AGREE to DISAGREE and move on w/ out strife?

Benny

The Bible teaches it's followers straightforward they cannot judge...unfortunately, many choose to judge. They are wrong, plain and simple when they do. This was in answer to the Christian side of the matter.

As humans who find ourselves caught up in the passion of what we choose to believe, we inadvertantly judge also. It is a human trait. Things we do not have a passionate feeling toward simply fall on the back burner of our busy lives and we do not participate in those.

You are correct about choice being a deeper issue than people wish to believe. Good questions.

butchiesmom

We have no right to judge and people have the right to live their lives as they see fit.
Life's too short to worry about their sexuality when I'm not getting...anyway, I thoroughly agree with you. V.
Great job,
Gail

MsJacquiiC

hmmm - I like to think the Bible is full of parabols and stories and poems, as well as wisdoms - With that said - I think the only book of TRUTH lies in the essense Revelations....

Jesus (if you happen to be Christian and a believer) taught ONLY ONE message really = LOVE!

So when we look at "gay marriage" - I tend to think - who the hell are these hypocritical bible-thumpers to tell me who I can and cannot marry? I'd like to think that that's why we as the United States Of America have what is called "Seperation between church and state..." unfortunately - It seems to be a fraud....

At anyrate - It is said in the bible that there is only 1 who shall be the final judge... Shall we let Revelations happen OR seek to thwart the premise of it?

Now THAT's a choice

Jacquii.

butchiesmom

Well said!

Nikos Tselepides

V3,

Regardless of the Bible, we agree or disagree with other's attitudes or deeds but never impose our views on the others--that is fascism. When others attitudes are dangerous to us or the society, the law steps in and they go to court and are penalized or put away. God cannot help when one robs a bank or shoots you. The Law can.
Your questions are not religious, they are real, about a real society. Religion and reality have nothing to do with each other.

v3sista

Nikos-
Interesting in deed, I had never looked at it from this perspective- I could agree w/ the ending statement.

Thanks!

Veloria- lol!!!!

Altree94

Hey V!
I'm really not too up on the Christian Bible - I prefer trying to follow the traditional Mohawk way. We too, were given 10 commandments but ours are all DO's instead of Thou Shalt Not's. The third commandment translates to: Show respect to ALL of your fellow beings. That pretty much cancels out being judgemental - at least for me!
Good thread you've started here, V! TY!