To Joshuaa,
I mean by force when we participate in the democratic process to criminalise certain behaviour because it is "sinful". This is force because as we all know, the cops will jump all over you, the courts will judge you and prison will brea…
Hi Geomike,
The podcast which this thread relates to has nothing to do with homosexuality and Im trying to keep it off that topic. If you have a chance, listen to the podcast and let me know what you think.
Cheers.
Hi Biboboy,
Well, with the discussion, I was actually surprised myself when the first few pages of the thread discussed issues un-related to the podcast, and its a shame that it did so.
You said "If the concerns raised by the podcasts try to find …
Hi Joshuaa,
I understand what your saying. Of course, we see what we have as the truth. We sincerely believe it. But we cant take the view that since OUR views are sincere and truthful, well then, we get to force them on everyone else......BUT....t…
[quote author=Joshuaa link=topic=12498.msg146701#msg146701 date=1319661696]
Hello Albert,
I was wondering if you could summerise the points made in the pod-cast? I think there needs to be some clarity for the direction or sta…
[quote author=PeterA link=topic=12498.msg146687#msg146687 date=1319649322]
Aghapy,
Mr Albert Osseily, I meant no disrespect to you personally. My rhetoric was more for the readers here who are confused because of these podcasts than it was for your…
[quote author=aiernovi link=topic=12498.msg146667#msg146667 date=1319607851]
"What becomes murky is the idea that since OUR beliefs are truth, then why shouldnt we impose truth on everyone."
We shouldn't impose our truth on everyone because we foll…
[quote author=aiernovi link=topic=12498.msg146663#msg146663 date=1319604372]
I think this gets to my point in the first post. If for example, there was a vote on outlawing abortion, Christians, I feel, should vote for it because it would save l…
[quote author=aiernovi link=topic=12498.msg146660#msg146660 date=1319602723]
aosseily,
In a democratic society, people of course are free to petition their governments to take up whatever issue they deem important. For example, Muslims petitioned a…
TheGodChrist
Let me summarise.
I do not support terrorism or violence. I absolutely believe in the non-aggression principle. I don't believe in the "right" of a Muslim to impose Islamic law as HE likes. I bring up the point cause it contrasts an i…
[quote author=aiernovi link=topic=12498.msg146639#msg146639 date=1319587478]
I listened to the podcast which introduced the issue of "Should Muslims (or any other group for that matter) be free to impose on themselves any rules they would like?" and…
If anyone on this thread lives in Sydney and wants to talk, come to my church on a Friday or lets have a debate on the podcast. This is very disappointing. The issue at heart are these Christian concepts:
Love your neighbor as you love yourself
Lov…
@dzheremi
Again, I would ask you to listen to the POINT of the podcast, rather then see the red flag and run at it. All you have said is fine and good. Except for one point which you failed to address. Should the Australian government outlaw the se…
I will respond to each post separately.
@PeterA
A fine speech. But one that has done nothing. It has edified no one. I note again that not ONE reference has been made to ANYTHING I have said. Only more rhetoric that "these" people are of the devil…
Thankyou TheGodChrist for throwing at me some of the most insulting remarks I have ever heard in my life. To simply reply as you have done is to no more then treat me as dust on the bottom of your feet, not worthy of an after thought. If you wish, l…
@Andrew
What in God's name are you talking about? I dont want to argue, but people have very obvious and strong feelings about the podcast. So again, what issues do you have with the podcast?
Thank you,
Albert
@TheGodChrist
Mate, I was the one that gave the talk. I have no idea what you are talking about. The topic has nothing to do with being gay and you just sound ignorant with your first comment. Are you sure you listened to the podcast? The Christian…