I know for a fact, plenty of ways people can and do get paid for sex, Im sure they dont care if the government sanctions it or not,,,actually, they probably prefer government 'stay out of it' so they can keep more of their literally hard earned money

to make sexual work a legitimate career, would mean applying taxes and tax policy,,,,as stated above, there is ALREADY nothing that prevents people from whatever sexual behavior they choose

but to make sex a mere taxable 'service' has no point,,,,
and escorting is still legal,, so the option to be paid for ones company is still not oppressed,,,

frankly, I think the fact that you think outside influences dont affect children, rEGARDLESS of their upbringing,, speaks to how little you know about childhood/adolescent tendencies or parenting

I will continue to choose to engulf my child in the experiences and surroundings I feel benefit her for the best,,,,public educat

what do non believers fear if they are parenting right , if religion is permitted in school teachings?

,,,foolish questin

bologna, people arent trying to prevent them from having rights, civil union has always been on the board, which would do just that

but LGBT want total ACCEPTANCE of their SEXUAL lifestyle , so it is important to have that sexual lifestyle legally sanctioned in the same way heterosexual activity is,,,,

and I agree, we should grow the hell up,, everybody wont nor do they have to embrace or agree with everything we want to do,,,,whether it be sex worker or homosexual behavior

that is not the same as being 'oppressed'

Jews Worship the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Christians worship the same God.
But God promised the world a Savior.

Christians have accepted the life, teaching, death, burial, and ressurection of Jesus Christ.

Jews as a whole have yet to receive Him.

But that day is fast approaching.

Yes They are all based on the Bible. And they all depend on the myth of Abraham and King David to even exist.

there is no such thing as not pushing morality,, its just WHICH morality is pushed

I dont care for the type being endoctrinated into the schools,,,
thats my perogative,,,

it is personal, that is why it is my personal choice to send my child to such schools,,,

'That's not the issue, it's how they USE that belief to influence public policy and try and shame other people who don't think or act like they do that is the problem. They never stop to think that maybe it's how they act that brings all the backlash, they just think people hate them for what they believe and it's just not true.'



both sides can logically lay this claim against the other

few people are 'persecuted' today, and as a group homosxuals arent oppressed

but individuals face obstacles and hatred from other individuals, sure

and peoples behaviors are either upheld , supported, or discouraged

thats life,,,

BIBLE INSPIRED AMERICA'S FOUNDING DOCUMENTS




The United States of America was built upon three fundamental documents: The Declaration of Independence, The U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Taken together, these documents form the basis of all our laws, principles and heritage. To destroy the principles contained in these documents is to destroy the country. Unfortunately, that is exactly what has been happening for many years now.

The destruction of America's founding principles can be directly traced to the country's willful rejection of the Bible as our source of divine authority. America has done more than expel God and the Bible from our schools; it has expelled God and the Bible from politics, commerce, and even our very way of life. Should it be any wonder then that our founding documents are also being expunged? After all, America's founding documents are themselves predicated upon God and the Bible.

The Declaration of Independence states, "[Men] are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." It also states that these rights are "self evident" and that they constitute the "Laws of Nature." These principles are taken directly from the Bible.

The Law of Nature can be viewed in Romans 2:14-16. That our Creator is the Author of life is seen in Genesis 2:7. That God, not government, grants liberty is seen in Galatians 5:1. The "pursuit of happiness" is found in Ecclesiastes 3:13.

Beyond that, virtually every one of the ten articles contained in the Bill of Rights has Biblical foundation. The First Amendment recognizes the natural right of freedom of speech, religion and assembly. Christians are clearly given divine instruction regarding each of these responsibilities. Our founding documents properly established a government designed to "secure these rights." Therefore, under the First Amendment, Christians are free to preach the Gospel and to assemble for worship.

Likewise, the Second Amendment has Biblical foundation. Our Lord said in Luke 11:21, "When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace." In Luke 22:35, 36 He said, "He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one."

Other articles contained in the Bill of Rights also have Biblical basis. For example, the Fourth Amendment comes from Deuteronomy 24:10, 11. The Eighth Amendment originates in Deuteronomy 15: 2, 3. Again, these principles are "self evident" truths which come from "the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God."

Even America's constitutional form of government consisting of three co-equal branches, legislative, executive and judicial is taken directly from Isaiah 33:22.

Therefore, when citizens, especially Christian citizens, allow their elected representatives to ignore or violate these founding documents, they are in essence allowing them to destroy the very basis and foundation of our country.

Christian citizens should demand that their elected leaders not merely talk like Christians, but that they actually govern like Christians. That means holding their political leaders accountable to the laws and principles contained in the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

However, elected leaders from both parties today are totally ignoring or egregiously violating the laws and principles contained in our founding documents. As such, they are helping to destroy this republic, all of their Christian rhetoric notwithstanding. But that's not their fault-it's ours!

© 2003 Chuck Baldwin - All Rights Reserved
http://www.newswithviews.com/baldwin/baldwin114.htm

You claimed that they should be taught unbiased information but you are incapable...by your own admittance.

You are too wounded by your personal experiences.

Strange...how you see a threat from my last statement.

The threat is the philosophy you have chosen.

You're making a bed you are having to sleep in.

We do live in a country that was founded on Biblical principles...but has now been terribly fragmented by various philosophies.

Look around...see the chaos.

that was my point about being bias (we all are in different ways). you had an experience that left a bad taste in your mouth, and now you are too stubborn to have an open mind. children do need guidance and will buck no matter how right you think you are. you seem like a motivated young man, and i hope you see the good in what you experienced and try to focus on that over the bad you cling to. i don't mean to offend, and sorry for getting off topic
btw i do read your posts and i know you offer some good points

"You don't know me dude, you can assume things but you can't know. After my experiences in religion, there's no damn way I will ever raise my child in that environment, not if I have anything to say about it. I will raise my child to THINK about they believe in, to ask questions, to make their own decisions. Of course I'll try to teach them decent morals, but I will encourage them to be responsible for themselves as all parents should do. I'm not gonna try and strong arm them like a lot of others might.

And if they decided to be religious later I may not agree with it but I'd accept them just the same, I wouldn't cast them out or judge them. I just would want them to know why they believe something, and what they do from that would be up to them.

I firmly believe parents sometimes need to control less, and listen more, empower more. You'd have better kids and better relationships then."

You have bias, Kleisto...You will probably teach your children Christianity from a wounded man's viewpoint.

That is not fair for the children!

So? They have no reason to assume the spiking was caused by the praying either.

No, you still have choice. You still have choice cause you make a decision. The result(s) of the choice are irrelevant to if there is a choice or not. If you have the ability to choose, you have choice.

prayer is a way to acknowledge and communicate with God,,, beyond that,,what it is is personal and subjective,,,

in any case,, I clearly see an anti christian agenda spreading, a very worldly PUBLIC culture being adopted in its place,, and for that reason

this is why having children should require a license lol. you will instill in your children what you believe. if you speak english you will only teach them english. you will feed them what you eat, encourage behavior you tolerate, discourage behavior you don't. i guarantee i guarantee your views will change once you hold your son/daughter in your arms. you will want your child to excel in the world you live in, not the world you dream of

Sounds like a lot of propaganda to me.

Christians are quick to complain about not being able to conduct Christian prayer in schools but even quicker to keep Islam out of public schools.

The issue of not allowing ceremonial prayer to a particular religion or God in a government or public institution or gathering has NOTHING to do with "hate" of the Christian faith or any other faith.