Biblical Definition of Marriage (Video)

[KillerGremlin]

Originally Posted by Professor S

it obviously mistakes the historical aspects of the Bible with the instructional aspects. Also, it makes no differentiation between the Old and New Testaments.

Historical vs. instructional? WHAT? It's a literal translation or it's bunk! You can't just start interpreting it how you want....

Also, some religions *coughJudaismcough* are mostly based on the teachings of the Old Testament. Although you are correct that much of the Old Testament was modified. Two Bible changing events included the Great Flood where God killed all those sexing mufuckas and then of course Jesus Christ came to earth. Unless you're Jewish and you don't believe that Jesus was the son of God....

Originally Posted by Professor S

And for the record, I'm pro gay marriage. I'm also pro honest discussion.

How can you have an honest discussion with people who use a book as their only source and refuse to listen to any logical argument? Not so say that all religious people are like that, but some are.

For the record, I'm of the opinion the marriage is a religious thing. If atheists can get married, gay people should be allowed to get married too. Society hasn't quite grasped that concept yet, so I think we need to change all non-religious marriages to "unions." This way all the atheists, gays, Hindus, Buddhists, or whatever can happily celebrate unions of love.

[Bond]

Originally Posted by KillerGremlin

How can you have an honest discussion with people who use a book as their only source and refuse to listen to any logical argument? Not so say that all religious people are like that, but some are.

Well, you can have a discussion over religious fact or fiction, and personal religious opinions. But I agree, a logical argument over the legality of marriage can not be had if one participant wishes to use the Bible as his or her main source of argumentation. Logic doesn't allow that kind of discussion, as both parties have not agreed upon the legitimacy / interpretation of the Bible.

[KillerGremlin]

Originally Posted by Bond

Well, you can have a discussion over religious fact or fiction, and personal religious opinions. But I agree, a logical argument over the legality of marriage can not be had if one participant wishes to use the Bible as his or her main source of argumentation. Logic doesn't allow that kind of discussion, as both parties have not agreed upon the legitimacy / interpretation of the Bible.

Agreed. Or as we say in Mass, "Amen."

Btw, how's the new DMB? I heard it was really heavy which makes sense since their Saxophone player passed away....I'm quite partial to Under The Table and Dreaming, Crash, and Before These Crowded Streets. Although admittedly I can't stand Dave Matthew's fan club....