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Yes. Because societal approval gives the fence-sitters 'permission' to go ahead. It would be the same for illegalizing abortion. The hard-core would always get their abortions, but those who aren't sure would probably be dissuaded. It was the same with prohibition. The fact is, prohibition DID reduce the amount of alcohol consumption, contrary to popular belief.
Being attracted to and acting on are two different things.Fence-sitters? You think there are adults out there who aren't sure whether they are attracted to the same gender or not?
There have been homosexuals throughout history, even though the laws against it meant brutal punishment.
That is an opinion you have about moralsA more constuctive way to say that would be "I disagree on your opinion of what is immoral".
That being said, morals aren't opinion. They are immovable facts.
Immoral as defined by you. You are not the arbiter of morality.Of course not. I oppose all immoral acts.
Not playing your game. You can't grasp that no religion is perfect. What makes you think Judaism is not perfect?Ok, so in what way are Jesus' teachings not perfect? Specific example, please.
Nature defines it. It doesn't matter what you or I say about it. Bad consequences result from immorality. That's the way it is.Immoral as defined by you. You are not the arbiter of morality.
In your opinionNature defines it. It doesn't matter what you or I say about it. Bad consequences result from immorality. That's the way it is.
What 'game' do you mean? Jesus' teachings are perfect. Unless teachings are the same as Jesus', they aren't perfect.Not playing your game. You can't grasp that no religion is perfect. What makes you think Judaism is not perfect?
Again....in your opinion which is wrongWhat 'game' do you mean? Jesus' teachings are perfect. Unless teachings are the same as Jesus', they aren't perfect.
It's not my opinion. It's what happens. It's as silly as disagreeing with gravity.In your opinion
Nature does not define morality. Man does. And it varies depending on culture, religion and has done so throughout the ages. Owning slaves used to be moral.Nature defines it. It doesn't matter what you or I say about it. Bad consequences result from immorality. That's the way it is.
It is your opinion of what happens and it is wrongIt's not my opinion. It's what happens.
In your opinion they are. In mine, Judaism is perfect. prove me wrong.What 'game' do you mean? Jesus' teachings are perfect. Unless teachings are the same as Jesus', they aren't perfect.
Nature (God) does define morality, because bad consequences follow from immorality. Good consequence, from morality. They are completely objective.Nature does not define morality. Man does. And it varies depending on culture, religion and has done so throughout the ages. Owning slaves used to be moral.
I'm going with buddhism but I get your pointIn your opinion they are. In mine, Judaism is perfect. prove me wrong.
Consequences follow any actionNature (God) does define morality, because bad consequences follow from immorality. Good consequence, from morality. They are completely objective.
I don't know the teachings of Judaism, but how can they be perfect if Jesus' teachings are perfect and they differ from Jesus' teachings?In your opinion they are. In mine, Judaism is perfect. prove me wrong.
Correct.Consequences follow any action
Because it is opinion only about what is perfectI don't know the teachings of Judaism, but how can they be perfect if Jesus' teachings are perfect and they differ from Jesus' teachings?
