tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629382574082748656.post1793790291848298113..comments2009-09-03T22:52:02.897-07:00Comments on Inaudible Thoughts From a Wandering Mind: Today (09/02/2009)robert.mcwhorter619http://www.blogger.com/profile/16120221694683884753noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629382574082748656.post-22859885318236856062009-09-03T22:52:02.897-07:002009-09-03T22:52:02.897-07:00Read the book, "What God Wants" by Neale...Read the book, "What God Wants" by Neale Donald Walsch. Easy read and poignant message.Bridget Gasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360336418699665387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629382574082748656.post-42202166759922933852009-09-03T09:07:22.127-07:002009-09-03T09:07:22.127-07:00First, this is Cassidy, not Beth - lol. Honey, the...First, this is Cassidy, not Beth - lol. Honey, there are always going to be people spouting off craziness in the name of God. You have to believe, as a reasonable person, that in every religion there are those who claim to be acting in the name of God who are sadly misguided, ill-informed, angry, etc. It is no different in this case. If you are curious about what God says about anything, I would encourgae you to read the Bible - simply to see for yourself what it says in there In the same way, I would encourage someone who wanted to sort through the truth and misinformation about Islam to read the Quran. As individuals, it is our responsibility to know why we think what we think or believe what we believe. Whatever the result, Im sure it would give you piece fo mind to know you "saw it for yourself" in this case. I know it makes you sick - it does me too when I see it. As if that kind of hatred could do any good...let's do our best to teach our babies differently. You don't have to accept someone's lifestyle or choices to love them as people.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248571489175271190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629382574082748656.post-51623749202578093232009-09-02T20:38:17.443-07:002009-09-02T20:38:17.443-07:00I would like to start off by saying thank you! Thi...I would like to start off by saying thank you! This makes me feel important! <br /><br />I think you definitely bring up a lot of good points, and the "hate" expressed by Christians these days is, without a doubt, something that most people question, Christians or not. The idea about homosexual acts being abominated by God is an issue a lot of people, of all ages, struggle with. What people don't struggle with, is the idea that God also abominates cussing, or disrespecting one's parents, or jealousy. Those are everyday things that we as humans, don't think twice about. Yet when the topic of homosexuality is brought up, people tend to have a problem that God doesn't support that. The Bible states that God holds every sin, or whatever you want to call it, equal. That means when I feel jealous of my friend's hot boyfriend, I am disobeying God just as much as someone who chooses to be homosexual. Yes the Bible states the God loves everyone, and it also states that He abominates homosexuality. The first thought in most people's mind is that this is totally contradictory. But when you truly think about it, God dislikes the ACT of homosexuality, not the person. God dislikes the ACT of my jealousy, but he still loves me. God dislikes the ACT of a criminal stealing, but he still loves the criminal. It also states in the Bible that God forgives anyone who puts his or her faith in Him. That means that if a person who is homosexual asks for forgiveness, God will forgive that person for their actions, just as much as if I'd ask for forgiveness for being jealous or disrespectful. <br /><br />You see these people on the street, representing God, using the word "hate". You have to understand that these people are not acting through God, despite what they think. The use of that word comes from an earthly power, a pure human origin. It's so sad to see that, or hear of that happening. But you have to understand, that is not the act of God, that is the act of humans; humans who are sinful by nature, all of us. <br /><br />I am sorry that this is so long! Maybe this will spur some thought!Morgan Ranslebenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787032054789075049noreply@blogger.com