[Didymus Much]

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...That book probably is just something that some mormon wrote down to make people think it's real...

Actually, it was at least 40 different people (and mostly not the people whose names are attached to the books [some of whose very existence is in doubt]) over the space of about 600 years, starting during the Babylonian captivity.

Wiki has a pretty good article here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authorship_of_the_Bible

A warning, though. Everyone who voices thoughts on the subject has an agenda, so take everything you read there (or anywhere else) with a grain of salt Lot's ex-wife.

[Mary Etheldreda]

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And what's so wrong about being gay? Can their special book answer that?

Yes. Homosexuality is an abomination of the LORD (Leviticus 20:13).
When people sin against the LORD, bad things happen (Romans 1:18).
When people ignore the LORD, bad things happen (Isaiah 26:21).
When people chose to serve things other than the LORD, bad things happen (Deuteronomy 28:15-68).
Ergo, being homosexual is an act of terrorism against the good people of the United States.

I hope that helps.

[Snipper]

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Yes. Homosexuality is an abomination of the LORD (Leviticus 20:13).
When people sin against the LORD, bad things happen (Romans 1:18).
When people ignore the LORD, bad things happen (Isaiah 26:21).
When people chose to serve things other than the LORD, bad things happen (Deuteronomy 28:15-68).
Ergo, being homosexual is an act of terrorism against the good people of the United States.

I hope that helps.

There is no single, correct Bible. So whatever Bible quotes you're trying to shove on to people have no significance whatsoever. Also, funny how you say it's an act against the United States and not the world? Wake up, America isn't the only important place on our planet. Your Jesus wasn't born in America. Christianity didn't start in America. Although base on what I've seen so far, you'll probably find a way to correct everything I've just said with a rambling, stupid, nonsensical answer or Bible quote. I don't hate religion, I don't hate you, but when you label me as a 'teenage jap wannabe' you need to expect a response. No matter how many times you have the nerve to tell me I'm going to 'burn in hell', it doesn't scare me at all. It's not coming from God, it's coming from you. And no, if it's coming from you that's not the same as it coming from God or Jesus. Ah well, I don't get why I'm even bothering with all this, you'll probably brush it off and continue with your hateful, incoherent life. I've noticed some stupid Bible quotes have been forced underneath my messages as well. Thanks for adding that.

[Didymus Much]

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There is no single, correct Bible...

Prove it.

[Snipper]

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Prove it.

I would try, but idiots like you wouldn't even consider any of my answers to be acceptable or decent. There's no hope for you people, so there's no point in even attempting to prove it. Not because I can't but because I choose not to. Although I doubt you'll believe a word I just said.

[Didymus Much]

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I would try, but idiots like you...

Someone launching ad hominem (that's a fallacy, btw) calls others "idiots"? Lovely.

How often does groundlessly belittling others work for you?

...wouldn't even consider any of my answers to be acceptable or decent. There's no hope for you people, so there's no point in even attempting to prove it. Not because I can't but because I choose not to...

And "my dad can beat up your dad (but he won't, because he's conveniently out of the country for the forseeable future)" is equally factual.

Go look up "unfalsifiable" and see how it's incompatible with logic.

... Although I doubt you'll believe a word I just said.

As you've shared nothing but your personal opinion, there's nothing to disbelieve.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

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There is no single, correct Bible.

Wrong again, nancyboy. Read my sermon entitled "Seven Easy Ways to Tell Which Bible Version is The ONE TRUE Word of God."

[Bobby-Joe]

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I would try, but idiots like you wouldn't even consider any of my answers to be acceptable or decent. There's no hope for you people, so there's no point in even attempting to prove it. Not because I can't but because I choose not to. Although I doubt you'll believe a word I just said.

Of course he wouldn't. He's an atheist so he refuses to believe in the Word of God even with the mountains of evidence that support the existence of God.

[Bananas_on_Bread]

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Really? Can you please post the Scripture that backs you up on this? Because MY Bible says something quite different.

Sure. "Jesus said, "You have learnt how it was said: 'Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.' But I say to you, Offer the wicked man no resistance. If anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also; if a man takes you to law and would have your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. And if anyone orders you to go one mile, go two miles with him." Mt. 5.38-41"

[Bobby-Joe]

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There is no single, correct Bible.

So what? Look it up in what ever Bible you favor friend. That's why she gave you capture and verse.

Sure. "Jesus said, "You have learnt how it was said: 'Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.' But I say to you, Offer the wicked man no resistance. If anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also; if a man takes you to law and would have your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. And if anyone orders you to go one mile, go two miles with him." Mt. 5.38-41"

again friend, there is a vast difference between assaulting other people and condoning sin. The Bible makes it abundantly clear homosexuality is offensive to God, as good Christians we can not accept that kind of behavior in our community anymore than we could accept socialism and other depraved behavior. While we Christians do not hate the sinner and pray for their repentance the Bible is also very, very clear that the legal authorities should execute homosexuals.

[Bananas_on_Bread]

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So what? Look it up in what ever Bible you favor friend. That's why she gave you capture and verse.

again friend, there is a vast difference between assaulting other people and condoning sin. The Bible makes it abundantly clear homosexuality is offensive to God, as good Christians we can not accept that kind of behavior in our community anymore than we could accept socialism and other depraved behavior. While we Christians do not hate the sinner and pray for their repentance the Bible is also very, very clear that the legal authorities should execute homosexuals.

But how can we lead them on the right path if we are killing them left and right?

[Zechariah Smyth]

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But how can we lead them on the right path if we are killing them left and right?

Are you accusing Bobby-Joe of murder? That's a pretty serious charge, friend. I hope you have some iron-clad evidence.

[Didymus Much]

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...If anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also...

This is cribbed from a response I made to someone else who didn't fully understand what "turning the other cheek" means (I didn't feel like typing it all out again):

I also know how few people actually understand what "turn the other cheek" really means. If you follow this link, you'll find the verse in question (Matthew 5:39) as it appears in 20 of the most common Bibles in use today. Notice how they ALL specify that someone's hitting your RIGHT cheek. Curious (or telling?), as there is very little else they agree on.

Back then, only the right hand was used for touching others. The left (as is still common in many countries) was used for toilet purposes. If I was to strike you on the right cheek using my right hand, it would have to be a backhand strike. This was the disciplinary method used on slaves and servants, and showed the the striker considered the other to be below them, socially.

By only presenting the left cheek as a target, you would force me to use a forehand strike, with the concomitant acknowledgement of you as my social equal.

Thus, we see that the "turn the other cheek" passage is NOT an instruction to yield unconditionally to any aggressor (as it has been portrayed by many, who either do not understand, or consciously wish to misrepresent, the message of the Bible), but instead is a passive-aggressive way of forcing them to treat you as an equal.

...if a man takes you to law and would have your tunic, let him have your cloak as well...

Also passive aggressive. In the culture of the time, nakedness was more embarrassing for the viewer than the viewed. If you did the above, the other party would give you your tunic back, rather than have to see you naked.

...And if anyone orders you to go one mile, go two miles with him." Mt. 5.38-41"

Again, it's not what it seems. Roman law only allowed soldiers to order people to carry their gear for one mile. If you carried it for two, THEY got in trouble from their superiors.

[Bobby-Joe]

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But how can we lead them on the right path if we are killing them left and right?

We are not killing them. The Authorities are.

[Bananas_on_Bread]

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Are you accusing Bobby-Joe of murder? That's a pretty serious charge, friend. I hope you have some iron-clad evidence.

No, I am not, but he is supportive of the government killing them