The Power Of Prayer

English is my second language and I loved reading and I like this article for it opens my mind and in my simple way I would say all what we need in this world is TOLERANCE, LOVED ONE ANOTHER, RESPECT ONE ANOTHER, regardless of your sexual orientation. We are all here with the purpose in life and nothing happens by accident. Whether you're STRAIGHT, GAY OR OTHER SEXUAL ORIENTATION we are all here with the same options there is no exception. Its a choice you make EVIL OR GOOD. Gay can be anyone like any other straight individual; Gay are decent, patriotic, professional, respectful, philantrophies same as the straight individual. ALL OF US ARE SINNERS REGARDSLESS OF YOUR SEXUAL ORIENTATION - its the choice we make and the way we think thats what makes the difference. I AM NOT BLACK NOR WHITE I AM A COLORLESS INDIVIDUAL.

I am an African american and a christian. First I grew up with Pastor Warren children, and grew up in his church. he is a good man of God! They do more for the community in this country and aboard.

Let's not forget this man said God damn America! The Pres.elect distanced himself from him during the campaign and now that he's in he wants to rub our nose in him.I'm straight but wanted that bit added for people with short memories.

Isn't this country about the freedom to do right or wrong, as long as is doesn't hurt anyone else against his/her will?

Chris Crain: "But he (Rick Warren) was not .equatin" gay marriage with incest and polygamy."

Rick Warren: "I'm opposed to having a brother and sister be together and call that marriage. I'm opposed to an older guy marrying a child and calling that a marriage." (See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZMf9mPB_nE)

If you are going to argue something, Mr. Crain, at least tell the truth.

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You people who have big, important points to make about gay marriage are absolutely nuts. There are far more references in the Bible to the sin of adultry. Where is your outrage there? Get on the band wagon about adultry. Prohibit the remarriage of adulterors. Proclaim how they undermine the sanctity of marriage. I think those of you who put so much effort into undermining the love of two people, heterosexual or homosexual, are wackos, and we shouldn't give so much print and credence to wackos.

I think that you people who are so concerned about gay marriage are wacky. The Bible has far more references to the sin of adultry. (Check the Concordance.) So, why don't you make that your cause? Why not work to forbit the remarriage of adulterors? Aren't they far more undermining of the sanctity of marriage? What in the world is the reason that you find this such a cause celebre when you do not find adultry equally or far more offensive. Adultry is far more common than homosexuality. Adultry is far more damaging to the sanctity of marriage, to children, to families. So, I don't get it. Those who make the marriage between two consenting adults who love and care for one another their issue du jour have a problem of their own. I am a happily married heterosexual woman, and I celebrate anyone who finds happiness with another person. The rest of you ---------- you make me ashamed of the human race.

No one compares gay rights to slavery. No one who is being offended has ever been a slave. That struggle belongs to prior generations. It is very similar to the modern black civil rights movement for equal treatment. People are murdered for being gay, how much worse does someone need it to be. However, if any black individual, who has not been a slave wants to be "the most discriminated against", I guess we could have some ranking system in place if it pleases them.

Lastly, there is so much evidence that homosexuality is biological in origin, that to ignore the data is like saying cigarettes don't cause cancer and global warming is all a shame.

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Why does Ms. Renna keep stating that Warren believes LGBTs "do not exist"? He indeed believes they exist, and that they, like ALL people, have inner desires that are in direct rebellion against God IF acted upon. People who are attracted to the same sex, or who feel trapped in the body of the "wrong" gender, are simply experiencing what we all experience -- the desire to do what we want despite what God says. It's just like my longing to have sex with whomever, divorce my husband, lie about my enemy, take revenge upon those who wrong me, keep my wealth to myself while the neighbor struggles to pay his bills, spread rumors about the woman I work with, or escape my problems through [insert mood-altering substance]. All of these desires, and many more, are part of what make us a people who need God's mercy (which He offers), forgiveness (which He offers), and deliverance (which He offers). To insist that the rest of the population give their stamp of approval to my acting upon my distorted desires is to make it easier for me to act on those desires and ignore God -- and lead others down that same road. That is what those who oppose gay marriage fear -- that a stamp of approval on gay marriage (or ANY actions that are in rebellion against God) will lead others to follow suit and rebel against God as well. The Bible is very clear about homosexuality, as it is about all sexual immorality. There is no gray area here, despite what gay theologians would have us believe. There is also no comparison to the rights of blacks or women. The Bible states that all who are in Christ are equal, and that includes homosexuals -- but that equality does not include the freedom to follow our desires to willingly rebel against God. He condemns men having sex with men, and women having sex with women, as sin -- just as He condemns lying, stealing, and gossip. We are all in the same boat -- all of us -- and that is why He gives us the option of putting our faith in Jesus Christ. Without Him, we are condemned by our desires ALONE, never mind our actions. Keep your rebellious desires -- which we all have -- as just that, desires. Don't expect the rest of the world to applaud them and encourage them. Our love for mankind precludes us from standing in silence.

Why does Ms. Renna keep stating that Warren believes LGBTs "do not exist"? He indeed believes they exist, and that they, like ALL people, have inner desires that are in direct rebellion against God IF acted upon. People who are attracted to the same sex, or who feel trapped in the body of the "wrong" gender, are simply experiencing what we all experience -- the desire to do what we want despite what God says. It's just like my longing to have sex with whomever, divorce my husband, lie about my enemy, take revenge upon those who wrong me, keep my wealth to myself while the neighbor struggles to pay his bills, spread rumors about the woman I work with, or escape my problems through [insert mood-altering substance]. All of these desires, and many more, are part of what make us a people who need God's mercy (which He offers), forgiveness (which He offers), and deliverance (which He offers). To insist that the rest of the population give their stamp of approval to my acting upon my distorted desires is to make it easier for me to act on those desires and ignore God -- and lead others down that same road. That is what those who oppose gay marriage fear -- that a stamp of approval on gay marriage (or ANY actions that are in rebellion against God) will lead others to follow suit and rebel against God as well. The Bible is very clear about homosexuality, as it is about all sexual immorality. There is no gray area here, despite what gay theologians would have us believe. There is also no comparison to the rights of blacks or women. The Bible states that all who are in Christ are equal, and that includes homosexuals -- but that equality does not include the freedom to follow our desires to willingly rebel against God. He condemns men having sex with men, and women having sex with women, as sin -- just as He condemns lying, stealing, and gossip. We are all in the same boat -- all of us -- and that is why He gives us the option of putting our faith in Jesus Christ. Without Him, we are condemned by our desires ALONE, never mind our actions. Keep your rebellious desires -- which we all have -- as just that, desires. Don't expect the rest of the world to applaud them and encourage them. Our love for mankind precludes us from standing in silence.

You people who have big, important points to make about gay marriage are absolutely nuts. There are far more references in the Bible to the sin of adultry. Where is your outrage there? Get on the band wagon about adultry. Prohibit the remarriage of adulterors. Proclaim how they undermine the sanctity of marriage. I think those of you who put so much effort into undermining the love of two people, heterosexual or homosexual, are wackos, and we shouldn't give so much print and credence to wackos.