tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18949680.post6150180306341621447..comments2023-10-23T09:46:28.937-05:00Comments on Massachusetts Conservative Feminist | Ordinary: Degrees of Moderation and Sanity: Massachusetts State GOP Party Candidates – Franco and Nassour offer Divergent Plans for the Future of the State Party.Tina Hemondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04116707390046000723noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18949680.post-46705631188845625712009-01-20T05:31:00.000-05:002009-01-20T05:31:00.000-05:00Dear Religion and Morality - Although I agree that...Dear Religion and Morality - Although I agree that Secular Progressives are making advances, it is not without the apathy of those Christians who, unless living with their heads stuck in the sand, being unaware. The biggest problem is the perversion of the Constitution specifically in regards to the 1st Amendment, religion and government - the separation distinctly refers to the establishment of a theocracy, the danger of that form of government is what necessitated the inclusion of that reference. It was not meant, by any means, to disclude religion in general from daily lives. That said, when you refer to "pro-gay" rights, I would hope that it is a single issue, gay marriage. Marriage evokes religious connotations, whereas, Civil Unions do not - it is a phrase only - that carry's deeper meaning to many religious - not only Christians, but Muslims and Jews. That said, those couples who lead alternative lifestyles, spending their lives together should not be denied hospital visitation when their loved one is ill, or basic human rights that we enjoy. Additionally, roles in the workplace, or any part of society should not be based on sexual orientation, rather on competency. We are, after all, in the United States, where diversity is welcome, not shunned. The biggest problem is that the Media (most secular progressives) and our society, including universities, and government - tend to pigeonhole all people into specific "groups" instead of calling all those within the boundaries - "American's". The fact that someone is Black, Gay, Asian, German, Christian, Jew or Muslin, should not even be the "lead" in any story, rather it should be an "aside" - not necessary.<BR/><BR/>Mike Huckabee does not specifically call on supporters to be "anti-gay" however; he is strongly pro-marriage, which are two separate issues.<BR/><BR/>I personally am pro-life, unabashedly so, however, as a Christian, I also believe that individual freedom from and for religion belong to all citizens of this great nation, (that includes allowing the singing Christmas Carols in schools on Christmas which is: a Federal holiday), I am also of the opinion that those who are gay should not be singled out and maligned – it is not a lifestyle nor a choice – therefore - it is a conundrum - one cannot truly love their neighbor, unless they are able to forgive their neighbors differences, it is up to each and every Christian to lead their lives according to that, which is one of the Greatest Commandments.Tina Hemondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04116707390046000723noreply@blogger.com