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February 1st, 2012
02:41 PM ET
My Take: Inside our scary, society-destroying family
Washington's Senate could vote as early as today on a bill that would allow gay marriage in the Evergreen State. A House vote is expected within days. If it passes both chambers, Gov. Christine Gregoire has promised to sign it into law. By Marci Weis, Special to CNN "Mama, if it doesn’t pass, will we still be able to be a family?" Those were the words of my then-7-year-old daughter on the night of the 2009 election. Over the prior months, sides had been chosen, harsh words had been hurled from all fronts, battle lines drawn. Up for vote was a referendum on whether Washington state would allow gay and lesbian couples to have several of the rights and responsibilities of legally married heterosexual couples.
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Editor’s Note: Marci Weis is the chief operating officer at a healthcare consulting and care management company in Washington. She is pursuing a Masters in Divinity degree for ordained ministry in the United Church of Christ. Weis and her lesbian partner have been together more than 20 years and they have two daughters.
And this author wants to become a minister. That thought is just sickening.
Please explain...don't dump and run.
Actually, Georgie Boy, you purporting to be a Christian is what is sickening.
The St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission (CVC) presented a $120 million plan detailing improvements to Edward Jones Dome in the hopes of preventing the Rams from moving, I was kind of hoping they would head back to L.A.
Wheeler Dealers is on. Bye bye kitties.
Would this be the loving God who allows people and animals to suffer on a massive scale every day? Where is the love again?
I'll give $200 to the first person to post their phone number!!!!
911.....ill be waiting
what are atheists always so angry? I don't get it.....
why
Most aren't angry.
Some merely feel the need to be on the defensive all the time due to some religious peoples repeated attempt to legislate based on their bible.
Some get a kick out of making the religious folks angry.
Some are also angry because their thoughts don't get nearly as much consideration from people as some others.
Why are all Christians such ass.holes? It's a mystery Scooby doo.
Why are christians so happy others are going to hell ?
No Christian is happy to see somebody burn in hell. However, when people are so angry and blasphemous as the atheists on this belief blog, we don't feel sorry for you either.
Listen George, I need to talk to you about God's Brother. I think you'll know. But later, OK?
Oh, really, Georgie Porgie? Then why keep posting responses to them?
You are such a little attention-whooore.
You have stated what you consider to be an absolute...atheists are always angry. Not really. I suggest you Google Westboro Baptist Church. There you will find all the hate, anger, and intolerance you could ever want to see.
Per George R......"No Christian is happy to see somebody burn in hell. However, when people are so angry and blasphemous as the atheists on this belief blog, we don't feel sorry for you either."
Angry? I spent two days on another CNN article forum regarding a former bishop and his interpretation of the bible. I was called stupid, a moron, and ignorant....by Christians. And while we're at it, please define "blasphemous". Also, if you would like to see some anger, hate, and stupidity, and many other things that are not GOOD, Google the Westboro Baptist Church.
Lucifer's Evil Twin:
"Why are all Christians such ass.holes? It's a mystery Scooby doo."
Name calling is the refuge of the weak and desperate. Your post only incites like responses from which no one learns anything or can even engage in a debate on opposing points of view. Stop it.
Georgie is a petty punk. That is why he finds comfort in a petty punk that hates the same people HE hates. What a coincidennce, eh?
WR Stefon Diggs may be the most versatile player in the nation. He racked up 1,443 all-purpose yards, 13 touchdowns, 32 tackles and four interceptions as a senior, and should provide immediate depth at return man and receiver. He's set to declare on Feb. 10, and his top five consists of Auburn, Cal, Florida, Maryland and Ohio State. I hope Cal gets him. Good for the PAC 12, they have struggled with USC on the shelf. UCLA has a good recruiting class coming in so that will help.
read my handle.
I don't understand. You don't like sports?
You must be an ACC fan.
Prayer causes kids to get hit by buses when they aren't paying attention.
Prayer takes people away from actually working on real solutions to their problems.
Prayer wears out your clothes prematurely.
Prayer contributes to global warming through excess CO2 emissions.
Prayer fucks up your knees and your back.
Prayer can cause heart attacks, especially among the elderly.
Prayer reveals how stupid you are to the world.
Prayer exposes your backside to pervert priests.
Prayer prevents you from getting badly needed exercise.
Prayer makes you post really stupid shit.
Prayer makes you hoard cats.
Prayer makes you crave the smell of kitty litter and leads you on to harder drugs.
Prayer wastes time.
Prayer changes things
Prayer changes lives
Prayer causes small kids to get hit by buses when they aren't paying attention.
Prayer takes people away from actually working on real solutions to their problems.
Prayer wears out your clothes prematurely.
Prayer contributes to global warming through excess CO2 emissions.
Prayer fucks up your knees and your back.
Prayer can cause heart attacks, especially among the elderly.
Prayer reveals how stupid you are to the world.
Prayer exposes your backside to pervert priests.
Prayer prevents you from getting badly needed exercise.
Prayer makes you post really stupid shit.
Prayer makes you hoard cats.
Prayer makes you crave the foul smell of kitty litter and leads you on to harder drugs.
Prayer wastes time.
We have just received word thaq our home planet, finest in the universe, has been demoted to" trans-Neptunain dwarf planet" status. In response to this terrible slight by human scientists, we have decided to reject science altogether and become Christians. From now on, we are to be referred to as "The Amazing Jesus-Loving Faith-Healing Doom-For-Atheists Kittens From Trans-Neptunian Dwarf Planet Nine" from now on. We have formed a Christian rock band but we suck, because our fluffly little Jesus Doom paws don't do the instruments well, and you are supposed to suck as a Christian musician..
Sing koombaya with us! Meow meow meeeeeOOOWWW My Lord, Meow meow meow!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I literally chuckled out loud. My wife is looking at me like I've lost my mind. I'm officially a fan of Doom Kitties! LOL.
what drugs are you on? sounds like you're one delusional atheist.
I say Doom Kitties rock big time.
Welcome to the planet. Please take it over from the religealots.
No way could you be as bad as Christian "rock". Any noise, including meow, is better than that soppy Christard crap.
I'm a pirate. Arrgghh.
Agreed!!
Meow meow! Set vibralazr on a 38 for grate justice to hapless victims meow meow! No sanctuary for our whiskerless foes mrow!
Holy cow! Did you see this?
Receiver Dorial Green-Beckham, the nation's No. 1 overall prospect, signed with Missouri over Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas. I thought he would go to the Sooners for sure!
Why? The Jewners are trash. Missouri probably paid more.
No. But I did see that the Broncos are hiring QBs. Most likely because Tebow sucks and they want to win football games with more than the occasionally lucky game.
Oh yeah, GO PATS!!!
I wouldn't consider beating S-h-i-t-t-s-b-u-r-g-h to be lucky. Much as I hate those motherless inbred b-a-s-t-a-r-d-s, they're a d-a-m-n good team
I grew up a Sooners fan. I am dissappointed.
Tell them to pay more for top flight players then.
Well now that would violate NCAA recruiting regulations now wouldn't it?
oh please. They all do it. Just some pay better than others.
I thnk the times are changing. 3 death penalties in the last 4 or 5 years....
Jesus's favorite movie is Midnight Express lol!
Well Marci, by the comments of the loving Christians here, as well as what you have obvioously already experienced, why do you bother with a Masters in Divinity? Being a lesbian minister makes about as much sense as being a Jewish Nazi.
Very well-said. It does seem to be an enigma.
@Doom Kittens – Evil? Pashaw! Doom Kittens are lightweights. I have the word "Evil" right in my name! Beat that Doom Kittens!
Okay, if Lucifer, who is evil, perceives his twin to be evil, then does that mean you are actually good?
"Okay, if Lucifer, who is evil, perceives his twin to be evil, then does that mean you are actually good?"
Hey, stop dividing by zero! OH SHI –
*HEAD EXPLOSION*!!!!!!!!!!
KABOOOOOOOOOOOM!!
No no no. I'M the evil one. My twin is the lesser of two evils. I think kitties are tasty grilled with a little sesame sauce. Hehehe.
I'm so g-a-y I took it up the a-s-s from a MOOSE yesterday. Tell me how bad a-s-s that is.
Keep up the desperation, too funny.
Meow meow!
Take off every zig, for great justice.
Hey God, nice of you to nail your son to tree. Well, at least you practice what you preach. Sick Bast.ard.
You are confusing self sacrifice with murder.
I thought you only had 3 names you were using, this makes 6 now doesn't it?
How does one sacrifice himself to himself to save beings that he created himself....woo now I'm dizzy.
@yak
No I'm not.
@yak
No I'm not.
When a trumpet sounds in a city, do not the people tremble? When disaster comes to a city, has not the LORD caused it? (Amos 3:6)
@ .....
Sorry, I don't follow.
Jesus had to come live as a human and not sin until he payed the ransom price of his perfect life in place of Adam who sinned for us all. So what would have happened if Jesus had sinned? Or is it impossible for God to sin and if so, whats the point of having him live a sinless life as if that was such a great feat for someone who cannot sin...
Wait,...how was Jesus' death "self sacrifice"? It's not like he nailed himself to the cross, or paid the Romans to do it... He kinda got hated on by the Jews of that time, betrayed by Judas, then nabbed by the Romans, publicly tortured and crucified, then stabbed with a spear for good measure...
Sounds like murder to me...and pre-meditated too, from the sound of it... Unless you're saying Jesus planned his own death on purpose, and made sure it was carried out, which I've heard defined as suicide, which according to Christianity is a sin punishable by damnation,...in which case Jesus would have been sent straight to hell...
Is that what you're saying?
Not what I was saying at all.
I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the LORD, do all these things. (Isaiah 45:7)
God, thank you for all the famine and starvation in the world. You are a real class act.
So you don't think god is acting like a true God. What is your authority on this?
We the AMAZING DOOM KITTENS From Planet Nine are truly the evil ones. We are clearly more evil than God. And we are clearly better too. Why? Because, unlike God, we actually exist.
Hey Evil one, which part of Amos 8:11 do you not comprehend?
11 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD:
Amen.
@HeavenSent
Oh that is classic. People will go to hell if they don't believe as you do, yet your god will send a famine in the spread of his word, thus ensuring that many will go to hell...yea that makes plenty of sense.
Heaven Sent,
Amos, Schmamos - an ancient Hebrew guy trying to tame the unruly tribes with Oooga-Boooga threats. So he predicted an earthquake?... like that never happened before in that region!
@yak
No, I never said that.
@HS
I don't understand the part about why God won't, at some point, want people to hear his words.
What part don't you understand about God being the bringer of disaster?
Kittens,
Did you evolve from my DNA line, or me from you ?
UGH, HS, *no one* reads Amos. Stop reaching so hard.
@gerbil of doom: Actually, I am your father, Luke.
Free will folks. God gave us all free will. You choose not to hear His words. He welcomes all. Yet, you refuse and reject His truth due to being conditioned by man twisting and contorting His truth which caused your generation (end of days) to become weak ... needing constant stroking of your egos ... as you follow the lies of Satan.
Amen.
HS
All I did was:
A) Read the Bible
B) Apply common sense
Man does not have free will according to these two techniques of reasoning. What "truth" do you have about free will the I do not have access to, so I can understand why you are saying that? Thanks.
No one wants to be in your camp, HS. Why would anyone want to spend eternity with people like you?
The Free Will God gives, is the ability to accept or reject His love and His offering of an eternal life. No more, no less.
Sorry HS, I messed up my name. I was talking some college football earlier.
HS
All I did was:
A) Read the Bible
B) Apply common sense
Man does not have free will according to these two techniques of reasoning. What "truth" do you have about free will the I do not have access to, so I can understand why you are saying that? Thanks.
@HeavenSent
Telling people that unless they believe as you do (because apparently you know everything about truth) that they will then burn in hell as you watch from up in your self-righteous heaven of awesome seems to be stroking your own ego. When will it finally become apparent to you that the arrogance you have pushes people away from what you claim as your cause?
HawaiiGuest, John 15:18-21 comes to mind.
18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you.
19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
20 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.
21 But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.
Amen.
@HeavenSent
Wow, I guess you really can't do anything but quote stuff from the bible. Completely useless to try and have any type of conversation with you.
Gosh, Hawaii Guest, I thought you were more perceptive. HS is a waste of oxygen. It doesn't have a brain; it's pure ego. It spends so much time patting itself on the back it hardly has a moment to polish its halo.
It's about the most useless thing on earth.
"Yet, you refuse and reject His truth due to being conditioned by man twisting and contorting His truth"
Yet you refuse to open your eyes and realize that man created the bible to condition people and control them. Pot, meet kettle
"John 15:18-21 comes to mind.
18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you.
19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
20 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.
21 But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me."
You're so full of crap HS.
Everyone knows the story about Jesus and the woman about to be stoned by the mob. This account is only found in John 7:53-8:12. The mob asked Jesus whether they should stone the woman (the punishment required by the Old Testament) or show her mercy. Jesus doesn’t fall for this trap. Jesus allegedly states, let the one who is without sin among you be the first to cast a stone at her. The crowd dissipates out of shame. That story was not originally in the Gospel of John or in any of the Gospels. It was added by later scribes. The story is not found in the oldest and best manuscripts of the Gospel of John. Nor does its writing style comport with the rest of John. Most serious textual critics state that this story should not be considered part of the Bible.