January 10, 2004
Dean's faith comment
Dean Says Faith Swayed Decision on Gay Unions (washingtonpost.com)
Bush has made is share of stupid statements, no doubt about it, but this comment from Dean is surprising, not because it is just a stupid comment, but it shows a total lack of logic and understand of his so called faith, that it should be insulting most of the non-sky fairy worshiping people of faith in America.
"The overwhelming evidence is that there is very significant, substantial genetic component to it," Dean said in an interview Wednesday. "From a religious point of view, if God had thought homosexuality is a sin, he would not have created gay people."
Dean said he does not often turn to his faith when making policy decisions but cited the civil union bill as a time he did. "My view of Christianity . . . is that the hallmark of being a Christian is to reach out to people who have been left behind," he told reporters Tuesday. "So I think there was a religious aspect to my decision to support civil unions."
So, if this is true then what about every one of the ten commandments? If God had thought murder was a sin, he would not have created murder. If God had thought (insert sin) was a sin, he would not have created (insert sin). It is such a rudimentary element of faith that it is crazy for a candidate for president to say. Now if he did not claim to believe in Jesus, it would be a different story, he could say whatever he wanted, but he is talking political talking out of both sides of your mouth to a new level with this comment.
Comments
i have to agree, it's pretty stupid. saying your faith in god led you to become a proponent of gay marriage makes about as much sense as saying that reading mein kampf really made you love chanukah.
Posted by: jason | January 12, 2004 09:27 PM
Jake, I am not sure I understand what your point is, maybe I missed making mine. The issue is Dean's faith and logic, not really the resulting issue. To any Christian this heretical view is like saying "2+2=7 because that means people will have more of everything". If Dean did not claim to be of the Christian faith it really would not matter, but since he does it reveals a sad state of conviction in my mind.
Posted by: Anthony | January 13, 2004 09:10 AM
Jesus taught us to treat all people with kindness and respect. That includes the gay citizens as well as straight citizens.
Posted by: Jake of 8bitjoystick.com | January 14, 2004 01:12 PM
That is the old testament laws of Leviticus. When Jesus brought a new testament he brought a testament of love and brotherhood under god.
You don't see Christian groups protesting people eating bacon, shellfish, and men with no beards. But those are all abominations under God in Leviticus.
Posted by: Jake of 8bitjoystick.com | January 14, 2004 07:19 PM
Dude - who made your biblical interpretation the last word on what it means to be a good Christian? You might have noticed that there is more than one denomination around - that's because reasonable people can read the same bible and come to different conclusions on the specifics.
Faith is a very personal thing, and it's pretty arrogant and offensive to say that everyone who doesn't believe exactly like you is just one of the unwashed heathens.
Posted by: Scott | February 12, 2004 07:07 PM