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In reply to the discussion: Columnist Dan Savage stands by comments on 'bulls**t in the Bible' [View all]southernyankeebelle
(11,304 posts)23. I know we have a right to disagree. I just think with young people as soon as you
put that blocked wall they turn off. That is what 16 yr olds do. I am not saying it is right but that is what young people do. It doesn't matter what the issue is. Their are nutso whatever it is. You can say the sky is blue and they'll say not it isn't. Typical teenagers.
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So literalists can survive here for as long as they want, as long as they stay calm?
darkstar3
May 2012
#42
If you are a member of the GLBT community, then I will defer to your increased level of
cbayer
May 2012
#52
"Some were labeled homophobes just because of actions they had to take at various times"
obamanut2012
May 2012
#49
Saying "bullshit" to young people who truly believe in the bible is a turn off and you aren't
southernyankeebelle
Apr 2012
#4
I know we have a right to disagree. I just think with young people as soon as you
southernyankeebelle
Apr 2012
#23
Excellent points. Its just hard as he is speaking they are walking out. Nothing accomplished.
southernyankeebelle
Apr 2012
#25
While I couldn't disagree with their position more, I defend their right to walk out.
cbayer
Apr 2012
#13
Are you saying that the bible always condemns domination of the weak by the strong?
EvolveOrConvolve
Apr 2012
#22