A Southern Baptist convention during the summer of 2007 revealed a desire to see more research in the area of whether homosexuality is caused by genetic factors (as science and research indicates), or personal choice (as the Bible indicates).
Don't worry, I'm not about to leave. I have friends here, and there are plenty of good bloggers that I absolutely must keep in touch with. But I think I'm going to have to take a break from reading anything by anyone not on my buddy list. Maybe even until the next contest.
Christianity: an Inhibitor to Human Development
Because I haven't heard a good one yet. Usually, I just hear the same old arguments like, "Marriage is between a man and a woman!" I am apt to respond, "Says who?" Almost invariably, the answer I get is: "God!"
I was recently perusing a message board on Amazon.com when a title caught my eye asking if anyone's denomination of Christianity proposed the anti-semitic idea that Jews were bloodthirsty, murderous, sneaky and evil people. Well of course, I had to read it.
The topic of religion is always an uncomfortable one to deal with. Yes, I know that I live in a country that is primarily Christian, but that does not mean I have to be. This is why I am currently undecided. Out of all the religions, though I am closest to Christianity (being an in-and-out kind of Christian myself), this is the religion that makes me the angriest.
It is getting harder and harder to raise children in the society we live in. Especially if you are a Christian. The morals today are not how they used to be. I know I am still young, but I remember when I could look at TV and not have to worry about changing the station every 5 minutes because of the content that is on them. I remember I did not have to worry about homosexuality on TV.
Feminism in Religion
