Throwing around epithates like "homophobe" is why it is difficult to have a reasonable conversation about the issue. Having a sexual orientation is not in itself a perversion. I never said it was. People have all kinds of temptations to which they are susceptible, not all of which have anything to do with sexuality. Some people are tempted by members of their own sex. Others have adulterous desires towards the opposite sex. It is the act and not the desire that is a perversion.
I have stated multiple times on this thread that I do not care what people do privately, homosexually or otherwise. I have also clearly stated my position regarding marriage, that its religious and civil functions should be separated in such a way that all partnerships, regardless of composition, would have the same privileges and responsibilities. In case it was not clear enough for your little mind, I will be even more specific. All partnerships, regardless of gender identity, would, for political purposes, would be considered secular civil unions. The term marriage would be reserved for private sacramental commitments. For the religious, that is an extra layer of commitment. That approach would give gays equal rights and still preserve the sacred meaning that marriage has for Christians and other believers.
I have stated multiple times on this thread that I do not care what people do privately, homosexually or otherwise. I have also clearly stated my position regarding marriage, that its religious and civil functions should be separated in such a way that all partnerships, regardless of composition, would have the same privileges and responsibilities. In case it was not clear enough for your little mind, I will be even more specific. All partnerships, regardless of gender identity, would, for political purposes, would be considered secular civil unions. The term marriage would be reserved for private sacramental commitments. For the religious, that is an extra layer of commitment. That approach would give gays equal rights and still preserve the sacred meaning that marriage has for Christians and other believers.
