Posted by Dr. Bob on February 26, 2006, at 1:31:58
In reply to Re: a way to state desperately important things, posted by deirdrehbrt on February 22, 2006, at 13:51:12
> It seems that unless there is a civil way to say things, and a way to express what some fundamentalist leaders say without repeating their words, or, for that matter directly pointing to them, that we can't have this discussion here.
> The only way to do so with the current rules of civility would be something like this:
> Some religious leaders say things that I believe to be untrue and hurtful about the GLBT community. Naming those who do so might upset some who trust them, so I can't do that. Because the words they use are harsh and upsetting, I can't repeat them or provide a link to the things they do say.You can say what you believe to be true about the GLBT community...
> The GLBT community has been blamed for a number of terrible events that have befallen this country. I believe the leaders who have made these accusations to be in error. I'm prohibited from saying more about this or providing any details.
And what those events are and that you don't believe the GLBT community is to blame...
> I believe that Gays and Lesbians ought to have the right to marry. As for the legal basis for my beliefs, and as they would challenge some of the beliefs of some adherents to the christian faith, I can't state them here.
And I'm not sure what you mean by "challenge", but you can at least say that you believe they ought to have that right.
Bob
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