Early christians condoned gay marriage

Just another case of things being twisted around to suit the current political views of the church. I especially found this part interesting

Their unity, considered romantic by some historians and depicted through the image of marriage at St. Catherine’s monastery, was commemorated in many subsequent liturgies. The late Yale historian John Boswell found evidence for other Christian same-sex marriage ceremonies continuing even into the Eighteenth Century.

It wasn't just one instance that was possibly being misconstrued. There were numerous documents which backed up the fact they were married. Not to mention other instances besides just this one.

Reminds me of how the Catholic church removed a whole bunch of books from the bible because those didn't conform to what they wanted people to believe

It's an interesting read, but I doubt it will truly convince anyone to change their views. One image of two early Christian men getting married isn't likely to cause anyone to rethink their opinion on one of the most controversial Biblical doctrines. The early church, as many would have to agree, was not always the best example of Christianity; just because the early church did something doesn't mean that it necessarily lines up with Christian doctrine.

But that's just my take as devil's advocate. I certainly agree with the article, and think it's a shame that so many look to religion to justify their homophobia.

I'll be saving this article to show someone's mom who abuses her son because of his 'relationship'.. I'd love to see the look on her face. xD

The Bible has tons of finger prints on it that aren't God.

Why have a thread on this? Lol, GT certainly has a thing on gay rights.

All sins mentioned in the Bible go for every human-being. lying, stealing, homosexuality, ectect. not one person can do something like murdering and it be ok and another person it's not...Doesn't work that way.

Pats Freak 101 Freak 101 The bible was written by prophets so yeah human prints are on it lol. you're right


Anyway, there's always going to be a person who disagrees with a sin and/or abomination.

It's a hugely debated issue, of course there will be topics.

So not one person can do it and it be ok? Does it work the opposite way? Can someone changing the meaning of the Bible be ok? If it used to be ok in the past, what changed to make it wrong?

And who are you to stop me from having equal federal rights because I love a different gender than you do?

Sorry, I should have made that clear, the "you" was referring to anyone, not you as in yourself. Bad choice of words there.
I'm just annoyed that some religion, which I do not belong to, nor does the country (read my signature as part of the constitution) is preventing me from legally immigrating to the USA because of the choice of my love and the events that unfold in my own privacy.
Why should said religion affect my life when I'm not even a part of it?