Man sues publishers of the Bible for promoting homophobia and discrimination. . . .

[ZomBrady]

Re: Man sues publishers of the Bible for promoting homophobia and discrimination. . . .

It was intended to clear up what I've seen to be a common misconception expressed by Beej. Like I said, I'm not looking to start an argument or even steer the thread in that direction, ok?

Yes, that man is stupid for trying that, but what's scary (to me at least) is depending on the court he gets and the mood of the judges, he might actually get somewhere with it. Then what, stop printing Bibles? Change them to meet some new standard? I doubt it'll happen, but honestly its nothing more than an attack on Christianity. Like someone else posted, let's see if he has the balls to sue the publishers of the Koran. Or the Torah (seeing as to how it lines up with the Old Testament pretty good).

There's no way a court would ever rule in his favor, nor should it. That would be a prime example of government interfering with religion, hence the separation of church and state clause comes into affect. It's a completely bogus suit. Hell, I'm an atheist and would kick the guy out of court fast than you can say, "Bush hating, atheist, liberal, democrat!"

 

[ZomBrady]

Right up there with black holes.

LOL, you're absolutely right Tim. It's gotta be the summer heat.

 

[Ray H]

Re: Man sues publishers of the Bible for promoting homophobia and discrimination. . . .

Its all just a stupid thing but if I were to sue someone over the bible, it would be hotels for keeping anti homosexual materials in their rooms. Thats where the money is and I would have a good chance at winning or at least settling out of court.
Just a thought for any homosexuals out there who use this idea, I want a percentage of your winnings.

 

[GSequoia]

Doesn't that fall under freedom of speech? I mean I could write a book titled Why I Hate Gay People. It might not sell, and people can refuse to put it on their racks. But you can't sue me for writing it. Well you could, but I can't imagine that you'd win....

Actually you are incorrect here.

I could sue you for it.

A person can sue anybody for any reason.

 

[Kittrell]

Re: Man sues publishers of the Bible for promoting homophobia and discrimination. . . .

Did you read the whole quote before you chose to respond..................:dunce:

 

[5-90]

It was intended to clear up what I've seen to be a common misconception expressed by Beej. Like I said, I'm not looking to start an argument or even steer the thread in that direction, ok?

Yes, that man is stupid for trying that, but what's scary (to me at least) is depending on the court he gets and the mood of the judges, he might actually get somewhere with it. Then what, stop printing Bibles? Change them to meet some new standard? I doubt it'll happen, but honestly its nothing more than an attack on Christianity. Like someone else posted, let's see if he has the balls to sue the publishers of the Koran. Or the Torah (seeing as to how it lines up with the Old Testament pretty good).

Why not? They've spent the last ten to fifteen years reivising history texts because some segments of the populace have been "offended" by them. And we're talking about recent history here - last 200-300 years!

Three years ago in college, I happened to crack open a US History text while I was working in the bookstore. Hardly a mention of slavery - and that was only about 150 years ago.

Recent history, as can be readily verified by any number of authoritative texts on the subject!

I do differentiate between the Bible and history texts, simply because history texts can be verified independently. I've yet to see an independent source that can verify the Bible. Sorry, but they're just not there (if I see something that purports to corroborate the Bible in a text that presents itself as "authoritative," it's citing the Bible as a source. Hmm - that just don't work for me.

(Fiction or fact, you can't cite as a source the work you're trying to verify. cf. "circular logic.")

 

[Darky]

I don't have all the texts myself, but the Bible has been verified by many historical texts as far as the actual history goes. There was even a king (I think I have this correct) that was mentioned in the Bible but not known anywhere else. Everybody pointed to him as an error in the Bible until one day there was a text found mentioning him in the same time period as he was in the Bible.

 

[red91]

Tis true...a lot of people get too worked up over it

I'm pretty sure lack of quality sex has something to do with all of this pent up frustration...where the hell is Beej when you need some not- so- quality clinical advice ?

 

[Beej]

Just like you said Blacksport, I'm not into arguing about it and don't mean to offend, but there is no misconception going on here. I've read many of the books and texts of major religions including several different versions of the bible (and I mean vastly different), its been rewritten literally dozens of times. I've also read the book of buddha, the torah, the koran, the bhagavad gita, many other non-biblical christian texts, the book of mormon, shintoist literature, zoroastrian literature, juche, diasporic, sikhism, bahai, the list goes on. Back when I thought being an atheist was cool, I read all of them, because what's the point of arguing religion if you aren't familiar with it. I'm no longer an atheist, in fact I'm deeply spiritual, however religion has NOTHING to do with spirituality, to me spirituality is a sense of connectedness with something greater than oneself...

 

[TRNDRVR]

You've never read the Bible have you? Its not a matter of being loving and forgiving, its a matter of being just. God has "standards", if you will. He has a very clear set of what's right and what's wrong. Christian's are taught that we are to love our neighbor, however if the person's actions are wrong, we still love them and don't judge the person as bad (we can't judge the heart or motive) just the action goes against what's right. I don't mean to pick a fight or whatnot, just this is one of the things I see from people as a huge misconception. The Old Testament had rules and a means of making "reparations" to pay for your sins. If you broke those rules and didn't make yourself right according to the law, you were found to be lacking in God's eyes. Then came the New Testament in which the Messiah prophesied by the Old Testament came to us and died on the cross as the ultimate sacrifice. With that, our need to make sacrifices was ended so long as we accepted Christ's payment for our sins. This is the hyper short, paraphrased version of the Bible and the Christian means of salvation.

Thank god I don't need to be saved.

 

[GSequoia]

Did you read the whole quote before you chose to respond..................:dunce:

Damn.

I should have edited your post first!

:goderator:

 

[GSequoia]

Just like you said Blacksport, I'm not into arguing about it and don't mean to offend, but there is no misconception going on here. I've read many of the books and texts of major religions including several different versions of the bible (and I mean vastly different), its been rewritten literally dozens of times. I've also read the book of buddha, the torah, the koran, the bhagavad gita, many other non-biblical christian texts, the book of mormon, shintoist literature, zoroastrian literature, juche, diasporic, sikhism, bahai, the list goes on. Back when I thought being an atheist was cool, I read all of them, because what's the point of arguing religion if you aren't familiar with it. I'm no longer an atheist, in fact I'm deeply spiritual, however religion has NOTHING to do with spirituality, to me spirituality is a sense of connectedness with something greater than oneself...

You're a follower of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, eh?

 

[ZomBrady]

Damn.

I should have edited your post first!

:goderator:

Hey goderator, why don't you do something about the those spam postings since it's well within you goderator powers!

 

[Beej]

You're a follower of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, eh?

Well, no actually, FSMism is just another religion, again nothing to do with spirituality...

 

[GSequoia]

Hey goderator, why don't you do something about the those spam postings since it's well within you goderator powers!

Ever think that perhaps I'm getting a cut from the sales?

 

[ZomBrady]

Ever think that perhaps I'm getting a cut from the sales?

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[red91]

Thank god I don't need to be saved.

I'm pretty sure that sentiment is shared by others as well.

 

[GrimmJeeper]

Our Goderator, which art on Naxja,
hallowed be thy name;
thy meet and greet come;
thy will be done,
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Give us this day our daily Viagra and Pron.
And forgive us our spam,
as we forgive them that spam against us.
And lead us not into forum follies;
but deliver us from flame wars.

Ramen

you owe me a keyboard Brady :roflmao:

 

[Beej]

Our Goderator, which art on Naxja,
hallowed be thy name;
thy meet and greet come;
thy will be done,
in Johnson Valley as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily Viagra and Pron.
And forgive us our spam,
as we forgive them that spam against us.
And lead us not into forum follies;
but deliver us from flame wars.

Ramen

LOL!

:laugh2: :laugh2:

 

[scottmcneal]

Re: Man sues publishers of the Bible for promoting homophobia and discrimination. . . .

Way to much time on your hands.....Viagra and porn.. Funny