Homosexual Marriage

[jewpinthethird]

Re: Homosexual Marriage

Thats were Mary of Magdalen comes in.

But isn't she nothing more than a prostitute that Jesus pardoned?

[super kid]

Re: Homosexual Marriage

she nothing more than a prostitute that Jesus pardoned?

No I don't recall the New Testament to call her a prostitute. It it said that she was a disciple of Jesus.

[DaWeirdo]

Re: Homosexual Marriage

Jesus Christ Superstar taught me wrong, then.

[poohbear8967]

Re: Homosexual Marriage

i think that it should be aloud..because we can not control there lives it is there life and if they want to be a homosexual then who are we to stop them? Anyway that is just my opinion

[devonin]

Re: Homosexual Marriage

But isn't she nothing more than a prostitute that Jesus pardoned?

No I don't recall the New Testament to call her a prostitute. It it said that she was a disciple of Jesus.

I did some checking and this was the most conclusive anything or anyone really got.

Some modern writers have come forward with claims that Mary Magdalene was the wife of Jesus. These writers cite Gnostic writings to support their argument. Sources like the Gospel of Philip do depict Mary Magdalene as being closer to Jesus than any other disciple. However, there is no known ancient document that claims she was his wife; rather, the Gospel of Philip depicts Mary as Jesus' koinonos, a Greek term indicating a 'close friend', 'companion' or, potentially, a lover. The closeness described in these writings depicts Mary Magdalene, representing the Gnostics, as understanding Jesus and his teaching while the other disciples, representing the Church, did not. Kripal writes that "the historical sources are simply too contradictory and simultaneously too silent" to make absolute declarations regarding Jesus's sexuality

[super kid]

Re: Homosexual Marriage

John was the closet disciple to Jesus and he was his favorite.

[cathergirlhaley]

Re: Homosexual Marriage

there was no favorite.

[cathergirlhaley]

Re: Homosexual Marriage

and i think that the church made Mary Magdalen look like prostitute.Women were still lowly and the church did not like the fact that she was a deciple.I dont think she was any more than a deciple and a friend to Jesus

[devonin]

Re: Homosexual Marriage

Before I start, lets just clear up in case anyone was mistaken about the words, the differences between apostles and disciples.

In Christianity, the disciples were the students of Jesus during his ministry. Though often restricted to the Twelve Apostles, the gospels refer to varying numbers of disciples. In the Book of Acts, the Apostles themselves have disciples. The word disciple is used today as a way of self-identification for those who seek to learn from Christianity.

The 'Twelve Apostles' were men that according to the Synoptic Gospels and Christian tradition, were chosen from among the disciples (students) of Jesus for a mission

So...all of the 12 apostles were disciples, but plenty of people mentioned and not mentioned in the bible were disciples...moving right along.

John was the closet disciple to Jesus and he was his favorite.

Depends whom you read, and how you chose to interpret events. There's been a recent push among christian theologians to suggest that Judas Iscariot may have been the closest of the apostles to Jesus, which is why he was the one who was chosen to betray Christ, as it would appear much more convincing to the authorities.

However, there are also plenty of instances that could imply that John was his favourite, though Jesus did call Simon-Peter and Matthew first, and Peter is "the rock" on which Jesus claimed he would build his faith, so again, it depends on whom you read and how you choose to interpret it.

there was no favorite.

Having a favourite doesn't really seem especially in keeping with Jesus' stated beliefs, but when you are creating something like a faith, certain members of your ministry will be more important, take on more vital tasks and be trusted with greater responsibilities, so there's at least grounds for discussion even if "favourite" isn't the best choice of word.

and i think that the church made Mary Magdalen look like prostitute.Women were still lowly and the church did not like the fact that she was a deciple.I dont think she was any more than a deciple and a friend to Jesus

It's a commonly held opinion of many christians that Mary Magdalan was a prostitute, but this comes as much from mistranslation of terms as from some deliberate attempt to make women look bad.

It is generally assumed that the woman who anointed Jesus' feet (Who was identified as "a sinner") in Luke 7, and the woman named Mary who was the brother of Lazarus identified in John 11 were both the same Mary, who Pope Gregory I also identified as being the same Mary as Mary Magdalan. There's also some speculation that the woman brought before Jesus as an adulterer in John 8 (The bit with "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone" in it) could also have been Mary, though the woman is never named.

She is not presented as a sinner/prostitute as a means of demeaning her. She is almost always presented in a very positive light, as the repentant sinner, to demonstrate that all may come to the proper life through Jesus, even if that carries with it a fairly implicit condemnation of her earlier life.

(You may have noticed that the bible and christianity are pretty big on repentance)

[SugarDemon1035]

Re: Homosexual Marriage

This issue is especially tricky for me since I live in Massachusetts, one of the (I beleive) 2 states that allows gay marriage. I, personally, out of my religious beliefs, don't think that it should be allowed. However, my senator recently voted to not let the people vote on gay marriage, and this pisses me off very much. We should be allowed to vote on this very sensitive matter and what I consider to be a very personal issue and different opinion for each one of us. I do not descriminate against homosexuals and lesbians. I think that they should be allowed to have a legal union with the same benifits as marriage, just don't call it marriage, because it's not!

[Hollus]

Re: Homosexual Marriage

I think that they should be allowed to have a legal union with the same benifits as marriage, just don't call it marriage, because it's not!

Why not? Its the same as heterosexual marriage, just two people who love each other. Homosexual or heterosexual; it doesn't affect the love and the connection they share. Your personal/religious beliefs shouldn't infringe on the rights of others.

[StepmaniaGod6969]

Re: Homosexual Marriage

gay marraige should not be allowed...gayness is gay...all gay people should die...and when they die...they shall go to HELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hollus]

Re: Homosexual Marriage

gay marraige should not be allowed...gayness is gay...all gay people should die...and when they die...they shall go to HELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't think that terrorists, global warming or nuclear weapons are the biggest problems in the world; its this kind of generally accepted, unnoticed crap that's the problem. There's nothing wrong with two people loving each other, regardless of sex. Either support your opinion or get out of the critical thinking forum.

(P.S. Homosexuals don't even affect you at all. Why do you even care?)

[GuidoHunter]

Re: Homosexual Marriage

gay marraige should not be allowed...gayness is gay...all gay people should die...and when they die...they shall go to HELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bye.

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[sumkewlgurl]

Re: Homosexual Marriage

^ ditto.