..is the wish to be contractually compliant "throwing a tantrum?"

IF the government makes stipulations, they have every right to refuse to enter into that agreement. Everybody has that right, why should the church forego theirs?

"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." -Winston Churchill

"The problem with Socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." - Margaret Thatcher

• Who reminds the Church that it's wrong ... - Antoine Doinel,  11-12-2009 21:17 (Views: 1243; Replies: 41)
• Despicable. [nt] - Kyle,  11-13-2009 19:07 (Views: 1216)
• Agreed. The government shouldn't interfere with religious practice. [nt] - tenneck,  11-13-2009 19:15 (Views: 1126)
• That's what you said about the Rapists in Texas as well. - Kyle,  11-13-2009 19:37 (Views: 1220)
• Faked eyewitness account that got them into the compound... - tenneck,  11-13-2009 19:49 (Views: 1191)
• Fake? What was reported was what was happening. - Kyle,  11-13-2009 19:57 (Views: 1171)
• The "eyewitness" was faked. Goo.gle... - tenneck,  11-13-2009 20:09 (Views: 1183)
• Another post defending rapists. Nice. - Kyle,  11-13-2009 20:20 (Views: 1641)
• Well, now, somebody is throwing a little temper tantrum... - tenneck,  11-13-2009 20:41 (Views: 1187)
• Wow - Krafty,  11-13-2009 22:56 (Views: 1154)
• LOL...you young`uns, man... - tenneck,  11-14-2009 01:02 (Views: 1188)
• So they didn't do anything wrong then? Make up your mind. [nt] - Kyle,  11-14-2009 01:40 (Views: 1087)
• Just so you know, I'm not responding for a reason... - tenneck,  11-14-2009 02:41 (Views: 1176)
• I am judgmental against rapists and those that defend them. [nt] - Kyle,  11-13-2009 20:44 (Views: 1128)
• So, you hate lawyers. Check. [nt] - tenneck,  11-13-2009 22:12 (Views: 1155)
• At least we know what line of work you`re going into. - Kyle,  11-13-2009 22:19 (Views: 1194)
• That's fine - Sycraft,  11-13-2009 19:20 (Views: 1199)
• No problem with that. The church doesn't seem to either.... - tenneck,  11-13-2009 19:22 (Views: 1170)
• They've been doing themselves a lot of damage ... - Antoine Doinel,  11-13-2009 19:34 (Views: 1166)
• Yes, damage. Thats the church's fault for, I dunno, practicing what they preach... - tenneck,  11-13-2009 19:39 (Views: 1203)
• Practicing what they preach? I don't remember mentioning in the Bible... - Kyle,  11-13-2009 19:40 (Views: 1222)
• They aren't throwing a tantrum, they are complying with the law... - tenneck,  11-13-2009 19:53 (Views: 1256)
• I would say making a big enough stink over gay marriage... - Kyle,  11-13-2009 20:00 (Views: 1135)
• The government is the one with the ball... - tenneck,  11-13-2009 20:11 (Views: 1197)
• Called the Equal Protection clause of your precious Constitution. [nt] - Antoine Doinel,  11-13-2009 20:21 (Views: 1185)
• I addressed that below. Gay men can marry women too. [nt] - tenneck,  11-13-2009 20:32 (Views: 1581)
• Solid troll. Would read again. [nt] - pudds,  11-13-2009 22:53 (Views: 1223)
• It isn't a troll. It is using a word for its intended purpose... - tenneck,  11-14-2009 01:00 (Views: 1179)
• The definition of marriage has changed over the years and will continue to do so. - Kyle,  11-14-2009 01:36 (Views: 1247)
• Exactly. nt - Antoine Doinel,  11-13-2009 20:05 (Views: 1169)
• People have a right to get mad at the church - Sycraft,  11-13-2009 19:30 (Views: 1241)
• Reasonable is in the eye of the beholder. [nt] - tenneck,  11-13-2009 19:37 (Views: 1199)
• Yes it is - Sycraft,  11-13-2009 19:38 (Views: 1136)
• I didn't say they can't be mad about. I said its none of the government's business... - tenneck,  11-13-2009 19:51 (Views: 1253)
• Yeah. Damn that Civil Rights Act. The government should stick to taxes! - Kyle,  11-13-2009 19:58 (Views: 1157)
• Can a gay man marry a gay woman? [nt] - tenneck,  11-13-2009 20:12 (Views: 1177)
• That's a non sequitor there, Catfish. [nt] - Kyle,  11-13-2009 20:21 (Views: 1153)
• Just curious where the discrimination is that you're claiming. [nt] - tenneck,  11-13-2009 20:27 (Views: 1185)
• You think the government should force someone to marry someone they dont want to? - Kyle,  11-13-2009 22:22 (Views: 1544)
• Two wrongs don't make a right - Ellsworth Toohey,  11-13-2009 18:56 (Views: 1154)
• ...very curious what Paul thinks of this. [nt] - darth maynard,  11-13-2009 00:16 (Views: 1219)
• Everyone that isn't religious? [nt] - pudds,  11-12-2009 22:57 (Views: 1164)

 

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