Colorado Expands Anti-Discrimination Laws

[Amazinz]

I think most men do not give a crap (pardon the pun). Women on the other hand, especially young women, would not be comfortable at all.

its not as though women are running around in the bathroom without bras and underwear.

Right. And this is shame. I'd frequent public restrooms far more often.

[Cornbread Maxwell]

Im not a lawyer or anything, but I think the most interesting thing about the new addition to the anti-discrimination laws is the inclusion of things that many people see as lifestyle choices (religion, sexuality) as opposed to things like race and being handicapped which are not choices.

As for the Christian viewpoint, obviously they are going to fight any legislation that supports gay rights. Because of the fact that they see homosexuality as simply another sin, they see this kind of legislation as similar to giving liars or thieves acceptance under the laws eyes. I say this to hopefully shed some understanding upon their stance.

[Dan Lambskin]

question....why are there even separate bathrooms anymore to begin with? if there were just stalls, would anyone really have a problem with peeing next to someone of an opposite gender even if there was a wall separating you? its not as though women are running around in the bathroom without bras and underwear. now, a shower or changing room, i see the need for separation, but why just a restroom?

dont they have that pink box of doom for used feminine products? i remember we had to use the girls locker room for an away football game once and they had that and the whole locker room stunk

[knapplc]

As for the Christian viewpoint, obviously they are going to fight any legislation that supports gay rights. Because of the fact that they see homosexuality as simply another sin, they see this kind of legislation as similar to giving liars or thieves acceptance under the laws eyes. I say this to hopefully shed some understanding upon their stance.

To be clear, it's the ultra-right-wing Christians that do this. There are a fair number of Christians who will not bat an eyelash at this; unfortunately, those are the silent ones. It's the vocal part of any group that gives them their good/bad name.

[Cornbread Maxwell]

As for the Christian viewpoint, obviously they are going to fight any legislation that supports gay rights. Because of the fact that they see homosexuality as simply another sin, they see this kind of legislation as similar to giving liars or thieves acceptance under the laws eyes. I say this to hopefully shed some understanding upon their stance.

To be clear, it's the ultra-right-wing Christians that do this. There are a fair number of Christians who will not bat an eyelash at this; unfortunately, those are the silent ones. It's the vocal part of any group that gives them their good/bad name.

OK then, its the Bible that says homosexuality is a sin. Therefore, if a Christian doesnt think homosexuality is a sin and they are aware that the Bible says it is and that the Bible is God's Word, then are they really Christians or have they adopted a more convenient path yet still call themselves Christian even though they believe in a viewpoint that contradicts God's Word?

[AussieDodger]

Man the cafe's got religious over the last month.

[Mookie4ever]

As for the Christian viewpoint, obviously they are going to fight any legislation that supports gay rights. Because of the fact that they see homosexuality as simply another sin, they see this kind of legislation as similar to giving liars or thieves acceptance under the laws eyes. I say this to hopefully shed some understanding upon their stance.

To be clear, it's the ultra-right-wing Christians that do this. There are a fair number of Christians who will not bat an eyelash at this; unfortunately, those are the silent ones. It's the vocal part of any group that gives them their good/bad name.

OK then, its the Bible that says homosexuality is a sin. Therefore, if a Christian doesnt think homosexuality is a sin and they are aware that the Bible says it is and that the Bible is God's Word, then are they really Christians or have they adopted a more convenient path yet still call themselves Christian even though they believe in a viewpoint that contradicts God's Word?

That's your interpretation.

Also it's slightly offensive. If I hear you right, and I believe that I do, anybody who does not believe in an interpretation of the Bible that calls homosexuality a sin is contradicting the word of God may not be a real Christian? Not cool.

[knapplc]

Cornbread, there's a pretty long explanation that goes into what you're asking re: Christianity. This isn't a place for proseletyzing so I'm not going to get into that lengthy discussion, but I will say that what you are citing is not my belief, and I can back my belief up with scripture.

Further, there is the concept of "love the sinner, hate the sin." If we were to prosecute all sinners not one person would go free, right? I'm not that hypocrite who's going to say that Person X's sin is greater than mine. It's not.

[Cornbread Maxwell]

That's your interpretation.

Also it's slightly offensive. If I hear you right, and I believe that I do, anybody who does not believe in an interpretation of the Bible that calls homosexuality a sin is contradicting the word of God may not be a real Christian? Not cool.

How would you interperate Romans 1, 26-27 or Leviticus 18, 22? I cant understand how someone could read those scriptures and not come away with an interpretation that doesnt indicate the Bible says homosexuality is a sin. If I am missing something, let me know.

Mookie - Im sorry if what I am saying to you is offensive. But the fact is there are tons of people out there who call themselves Christians but are only fooling themselves. The Bible isnt a menu that you can pick and choose those parts that are convenient to you, and if you believe only parts of what the Bible says but disagree with other parts, thats not what being a Christian is either.

Knapp - I really would like to see the explanation you are referring to. As for your point about loving the sinner and hating the sin, I couldnt agree with you more and Im sorry if I ever gave a different impression. The strongest and most prevalent message Jesus taught us was to love each other - bottom line. I wake up every day as a sinner just like everyone else. My sins are no less or more than anyone elses in God's eyes since they all seperate us from Him. I dont believe I have ever said otherwise. The point is to speak out about sin, not the sinner.

[Mookie4ever]

That's your interpretation.

Also it's slightly offensive. If I hear you right, and I believe that I do, anybody who does not believe in an interpretation of the Bible that calls homosexuality a sin is contradicting the word of God may not be a real Christian? Not cool.

How would you interperate Romans 1, 26-27 or Leviticus 18, 22? I cant understand how someone could read those scriptures and not come away with an interpretation that doesnt indicate the Bible says homosexuality is a sin. If I am missing something, let me know.

Mookie - Im sorry if what I am saying to you is offensive. But the fact is there are tons of people out there who call themselves Christians but are only fooling themselves. The Bible isnt a menu that you can pick and choose those parts that are convenient to you, and if you believe only parts of what the Bible says but disagree with other parts, thats not what being a Christian is either.

Are you saying that there is no debate at all with respect to what the Bible says about homosexuality? There's tons of debate over what these passages mean. It's arrogant to say that your interpretation is the only correct one and to judge anyone who doesn't agree with you as a hypocrite and not a true Christian.

Please don't come in here and tell people that they are not really Christians because they do not agree with you.

And Knapp and anyone else please do not engage Cornbread in a debate about Bible interpretation. There is an absolute zero chance that anyone will be convinced and will only lead problems.