Homosexuality

[Nebbermind]

Joseph27:

Are any sexual acts within the confines of a marriage also a sin? How about between boyfriend and girlfriend? How about the girl is of greek decent and is partial to enjoying activities attributed by racial stereotyping... is that a sin?

If there's no faith or religion, then what is sin? :?
GOODNESS is only a figment of your imagination, ya?

[Joseph27]

Nebbermind:

Joseph27:

Are any sexual acts within the confines of a marriage also a sin? How about between boyfriend and girlfriend? How about the girl is of greek decent and is partial to enjoying activities attributed by racial stereotyping... is that a sin?

If there's no faith or religion, then what is sin? :?
GOODNESS is only a figment of your imagination, ya?

I was more so mocking a concept rather than espousing belief in faith and the concept of sin... the very notion that a god created all of this some 10 billion or so years ago, that that god then started the process of making earth and slowly populating it despite having to eradicate 99.9% of all species that at some point lived on the planet, that that god gave a set of rules based on a very dicey set of principals that demonstrated its jealous streak. A god that sent his only begotten son via a virgin to be a blood sacrifice, that he then spoke to a guy in a mountain and that led us all to this time - so you had better not stick your penis where it doesnt belong or that god will be angry.

The very concept of a personal god caring about your sex life is beyond my comprehension.

[blurkotoko]

Joseph27, I supposed you have had some bad experience with Christianity? Why not all of us focus on the topic instead?

[Joseph27]

blurkotoko:

Joseph27, I supposed you have had some bad experience with Christianity? Why not all of us focus on the topic instead?

I was focusing on it and lashing out against attacks on homosexual behaviour based on very dubious religious text. Lets face the new testament doesnt even mention homsexuality; if we disregard the complete lack of evidence and actually take Jesus as god - then the lack of condemnation of homosexuality should be noted and a christian background shouldnt be cited. People should be honest and simply say 'I hate gay people because they put their penises in the wrong place and it makes me feel uncomfortable\". I can appreciate that more than I can - I hate gays because Jesus said its wrong. :celebrate:

[grandevou]

Dear parents.


We can argue religion all day long to no conclusion - everyone has their own opinion. I personally have no problem with religion. I mean, believing in God, whether if he (or she?) exists or not, if it helps you, there is nothing wrong with it. If it helps you live life more meaningfully and more fruitfully, good for you.

However, when people use religion to demean, to cheapen and to degrade people, that is WRONG. How do you have it in your heart to insult sons and daughters of other parents, who are gay, and who are struggling with finding out who they are. I shudder to think the many teens who struggle with this very important part of them being told "no" and that living who they are is "wrong" in places which they should feel most comfortable in - in their homes, places of worships and congregations. Remember, a child is listening.

I couldn’t care less if someone was gay personally. As long as their nice, honest and kind people who contribute to society, they’re a million times better than that straight alcoholic gambler who stumbles home each night.

No child is born a bigot. However, as children are impressionable, they learn from the people around them. Perhaps instead of criticizing our generation, parents like yourself need to remember who raised our generation.

As a Singaporean teenager, I have been very thankful to have loving parents, who though are divorced, love me so much and have thought me how to live as an individual.

Let me break it down for you - the three things any parent needs to provide to their children.

1. Unconditional love
2. Respect for them which will develop into mutual respect
3. Teach them to be kind, honest and loving individuals.

Good grades are nothing. Seriously, if you raise a kid without garnering respect and kindness, to put it crudely, just dump you as they go on living their glamorous lives. As long as you have these three, they’ll be with you through the course of your life.

[ChiefKiasu]

grandevou:

...Good grades are nothing. Seriously, if you raise a kid without garnering respect and kindness, to put it crudely, just dump you as they go on living their glamorous lives. As long as you have these three, they'll be with you through the course of your life.

Well said, grandevou.

[dunnoleh]

grandevou:

... Let me break it down for you - the three things any parent needs to provide to their children.


1. Unconditional love
2. Respect for them which will develop into mutual respect
3. Teach them to be kind, honest and loving individuals.
...

I would like to add to the list;

4. teach the child Gratitude

and wrt point no.2 - Respect cannot be provided by parents, it has to be earned.

[kiddo]

grandevou:

Dear parents.


Remember, a child is listening.

I couldn't care less if someone was gay personally. As long as their nice, honest and kind people who contribute to society, they're a million times better than that straight alcoholic gambler who stumbles home each night.

No child is born a bigot. However, as children are impressionable, they learn from the people around them. Perhaps instead of criticizing our generation, parents like yourself need to remember who raised our generation.

As a Singaporean teenager, I have been very thankful to have loving parents, who though are divorced, love me so much and have thought me how to live as an individual.

Let me break it down for you - the three things any parent needs to provide to their children.

1. Unconditional love
2. Respect for them which will develop into mutual respect
3. Teach them to be kind, honest and loving individuals.

Good grades are nothing. Seriously, if you raise a kid without garnering respect and kindness, to put it crudely, just dump you as they go on living their glamorous lives. As long as you have these three, they'll be with you through the course of your life.

Good one Grandevou ,

Are there many Singapore teenager that can think like you being just a teenager ....Bravo......SG will arrived ......... :celebrate:

[30plus]

Good post, Grandevou. If you do not disclose, I can not believe it is from a teenager.


From media, a lot is talking the next generation is being spoil, selfish, blah blah. Now I know there are still wise, independent, critical thinking young (wo)men around. Keep up the good work. :celebrate:

[ankhlet.06013gmail.06013com]

Grandevou, truly, if my toddler grows up to be like you, I’d say well done to me! Right, no need to let your head expand too much, just keep on maturing in the same manner you’ve been doing so far.