All demonizing is wrong, not just "in the name of religion".
Thank you. I appreciate your saying that. I am going to assume that includes gay people.
All demonizing is wrong, not just "in the name of religion".
I apologize for Syne's outburst... he insists on airing his dirty laundry in public. Let me assure you, the ban was not a result of being penalized for the same infraction twice, and have been backed on it by both membership and moderation alike. If, however, the higher powers decide to overrule my decision, so be it.
To the topic at hand - I have changed my mind slightly - there is a time and place for everything, and sometimes people need to be demonized... not because doing so is "right", but because their very actions or intentions are "daemonic" and worthy of persecution... such as double standards, bigotry, and "Jim Crow" style persecution. Such actions, inevitably, lead to their just deserts.
Fair enough point (and trust me, the punch in the mouth... yeah, there are times where I earnestly wish I could... sadly, dragging someone out to the "field of honor" is frowned upon in civilized society)
Unfortunately, the most honorable are not always the best pounders.which is kinda sad..
I know of a few ppl who need to be dragged to the 'field of honor' and some sense pounded into them..
Unfortunately, the most honorable are not always the best pounders.
hehe..
Pee Wee Herman vs the Hulk..
Thank you. I appreciate your saying that. I am going to assume that includes gay people.
Yep, but intelligent people should be able to distinguish between critical opinion and demonizing.
.By the way, making cheap cracks about people's intelligence will get you nowhere
Well, some religions and religious people think that gay sex is sinful and that those who partake of it will go to hell as a result, which is one definition of demonising, I suppose. Now, if you believe that, it is up to you, but preaching it in public would imho amount to demonising gay people. But that stance would not a critical opinion, of course, since it is based on belief. So I take it that you do not regard gay sex as a sin, but just something which you regard as unsafe, or some other reason to dislike it?
By the way, making cheap cracks about people's intelligence will get you nowhere.
No, people who go to hell are not generally believed to become "demons" (i.e. "turn into a demon"). How do you define "sin"?
"Criticize" and "demonize" are not synonyms. It was not a crack, only a statement of fact.
Oh wait, here are some worldwide statistics from the WHO:
There has been a recent resurgence of HIV infection among men who have sex with men, particularly in industrialized countries. Data are also emerging of new or newly identified HIV epidemics among men who have sex with men in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Latin America. Generally, men who have sex with men are nearly 20 times more likely to be infected with HIV than general populations. HIV infection rates among transgender people range between 8–68% depending on the country or region. - http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2011/hiv_20110621/en/
In case you missed it, "Generally, men who have sex with men are nearly 20 times more likely to be infected with HIV than general populations."
Well, some religions and religious people think that gay sex is sinful and that those who partake of it will go to hell as a result, which is one definition of demonising,
I suppose. Now, if you believe that, it is up to you, but preaching it in public would imho amount to demonising gay people.
But that stance would not a critical opinion, of course, since it is based on belief. So I take it that you do not regard gay sex as a sin, but just something which you regard as unsafe, or some other reason to dislike it?
... what? Seriously, what the actual fuck?
If you are equating "Demonize" in the context of this discussion with "becoming a demon", then I have to question your intellect AND sanity...
it's quite obvious what Sorcerer meant to ANYONE who isn't intentionally trying to evade the point at hand... give it up Syne, your games are no longer fun, nobody enjoys them, and the only person you are making seem a fool is yourself!
I understand it to be a sin, just like other scenarios (adultery, o pr pedophilia, beastiality...), and something we as individuals must try and overcome if we wish to be better humans.
Sorcerer,
No it's not.
Are you saying they must only think about homosexual practices, the same way you do?
Not everyone preaches it in public, just like not every atheist preaches that religious people are unintelligent morons in public.
I understand it to be a sin, just like other scenarios (adultery, o pr pedophilia, beastiality...), and something we as individuals must try and overcome if we wish to be better humans. We all fall prey to sense gratification, and becoming hooked, we try to convince ourselves that what we're doing is right. It's no different to any other addiction.
jan.
You might wanna expand abit on that list of sinful scenarios as defined by your Bible: idolatry, blasphemy, fornication, disrespect for parents, coveting, greed, pride, envy, drunkenness, sloth, gluttony, gossiping, working on the Sabbath, eating pork, wearing different fabrics, lying, etc.
Yes it is, becuse I've just said that it is. Try and understand English.
They can think about gay sex the way they want, just don't go around syaing that gay people will go to hell because they love someone.
Good, keep it private, that's what I said.
Well, you're wrong, and equating gay sex between consenting adults with paedophilia or bestiality shows you for the ignorant and bigoted person that you are.