Comments for Behind the 8 bawl at http://atlanticfreepress.com , comment 1 to 7 out of 7 comments http://atlanticfreepress.com Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:15:12 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://atlanticfreepress.com/news/1/6068-behind-the-8-bawl-.html#comment-7037 "magic underwear in a twist" How funny! I just sitting here with my silly little Yarmulke and saw your article. Anyone up for a good game a strip dreidel? Sincerely, Towel Head - Dear BIGOT Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:16:12 +0100 http://atlanticfreepress.com/news/1/6068-behind-the-8-bawl-.html#comment-6974 I think that in the case of marriage it's probably actually more a case of the political realm getting involved in what has always been more of a spiritual commitment for most people. As far as I know churches don't tax the State for this, but it makes sense that they might object to having the State redefine for them what marriage is. other than that of course Jesus does in fact encourage his followers to pay tax (render unto Caesar, etc..) and I'd be very surprised to discover any that didn't. - ben Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:59:09 +0100 http://atlanticfreepress.com/news/1/6068-behind-the-8-bawl-.html#comment-6971 Hey hthalljr'gmail'com: Doofus - it is magic underware, it is a magic beanie, they are magic beads... "Temple covenants" my hiney - the Mormon church was founded by some quack who found a bunch of tablets in his back yard, 'cept he was the only one who could read them. It's hokum on hokum. The New Testiment is a many-times translated fairy tale, and the Old Testiment is a many-times translated fairy tale of a fairy tale. About the only think Marx (Karl, not Groucho) got right was "Religion is the opiate of the masses". It's time to tax the churches; if they want to get involved in the political realm, then they need to pay - Header Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:02:30 +0100 http://atlanticfreepress.com/news/1/6068-behind-the-8-bawl-.html#comment-6968 "The standard line is that gay marriage threatens “the sanctity of marriage,” because - as we all know - divorce, cheating, incest and domestic violence don’t." To my way of thinking, organisations like Focus on the Family should be much more concerned by those last four than gay marriage given the number of Christian families affected by those. How about opposing all these things...all at once.....and I guess anything else that undermines the whole unique idea of marriage without undermining any one else's choice to do what ever the heck else they want to. Surely justice issues for some can be met without undermining the uniqueness of the other? Just saying...but if you want to get your underwear in a twist, magic or otherwise then I guess go right ahead :) - ben Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:52:09 +0100 http://atlanticfreepress.com/news/1/6068-behind-the-8-bawl-.html#comment-6965 I'm a Christian and have a personal faith in God but know the problems that organised religion brings. I just wanted to say that this article is brilliant and hilariously sarcastic and funny and I really enjoyed your take on this. I agree with many of the things you say and particularly love this line: "The standard line is that gay marriage threatens “the sanctity of marriage,” because - as we all know - divorce, cheating, incest and domestic violence don’t." To my way of thinking, organisations like Focus on the Family should be much more concerned by those last four than gay marriage given the number of Christian families affected by those (I know a fair number). I have a number of friends in gay relationships (many of whom have recently had Civil Unions) and their relationships are often more honest than the heterosexual relationships I see in my other friends. For me - homosexuality is one those things I intend to ask God about when I'm out of life but right now I'm working on the principle that He's more concerned about love and justice (John 13 v.34-35) because, frankly, hating people because of their choices isn't going help anything. Just my tuppence... - Fi McKenzie Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:01:13 +0100 http://atlanticfreepress.com/news/1/6068-behind-the-8-bawl-.html#comment-6962 Ahh that was a really good read. You've basically summed up everything I've been trying to tell these so-called "protectors of marriage." The hypocrisy, fear, and downright hate pumped out by the Yes campaign is -obscene-. Did no one else notice how the church of all things shamelessly lied and continues to lie over the issue? Making up convenient fear-fueled "facts" and bringing up the affairs of another state because there's no evidence in this state to support their claims. It's really sad and makes me ashamed to call myself Christian. These people and their ideas are the farthest thing away from Christ. Maybe someday we as a society will realize that, just as we realized segregation and racism is wrong. Again, great article. Say NO to discrimination and hatred! - Kelli Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:52:03 +0100 http://atlanticfreepress.com/news/1/6068-behind-the-8-bawl-.html#comment-6959 " . . . their magic underwear in a twist . . . " Mr. Naha, this contemptuous term for the undergarment worn by observant Latter-day Saints as a reminder of their temple covenants is a despicable and bigoted slur. Would you refer to the head covering worn by observant Jewish males as a "magic beanie?" Would you refer to the rosary of an observant Catholic as "magic beads?" Perhaps you would. But if you would hesitate even one moment to slur Jews and Catholics in this manner, I ask you, why is it "politically correct" to slur Mormons? Shame on you! hthalljr'gmail'com - Tracy Hall Jr Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:12:17 +0100