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Are equal rights for gays incompatible with religious liberty?

Are equal rights for gays incompatible with religious liberty?

  • Yes. Civil equality for gays must be restricted to preserve religious liberty.

    Votes: 1 1.9%

  • Yes. Religious liberty must be restricted to achieve civil equality for gays.

    Votes: 2 3.7%

  • Perhaps occasional compromises are needed, but there is no fundamental incompatibility.

    Votes: 8 14.8%

  • No more so than religious liberty is incompatible with any other form of civil rights.

    Votes: 43 79.6%
  • Total voters
    54
lilithu

lilithu

The Devil's Advocate
Green Gaia said:
Except, (and correct me if I'm wrong, Hindus), I've never heard a Hindu say that everyone should not eat beef or that they have to protect every single cow. They do not force their belief on others that they themselves should abstain from beef.
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Hinduism is generally more tolerant of religious differences because its theology teaches that there are many paths to the truth. But in general, it is no more gay-friendly than Christianity. In fact, culturally, I'd say India is far worse than the U.S. for acceptance of same-sex relationships. I realize that it's hard and painful to be attacked and have to defend yourself over and over again. And I agree you shouldn't have to. But keep in mind that we live in a society where same-sex couples live openly enough that this issue is at least being discussed. The very fact that there is resistance is indication of progress. Deepa Mehta, the director of Fire, received death threats when the movie came out in India. Some people attacked movie theaters where it played.

It's a wonderful movie, btw, if you haven't seen it yet.
 
Green Gaia

Green Gaia

Veteran Member
lilithu said:
Hinduism is generally more tolerant of religious differences because its theology teaches that there are many paths to the truth. But in general, it is no more gay-friendly than Christianity. In fact, culturally, I'd say India is far worse than the U.S. for acceptance of same-sex relationships. I realize that it's hard and painful to be attacked and have to defend yourself over and over again. And I agree you shouldn't have to. But keep in mind that we live in a society where same-sex couples live openly enough that this issue is at least being discussed. The very fact that there is resistance is indication of progress. Deepa Mehta, the director of Fire, received death threats when the movie came out in India. Some people attacked movie theaters where it played.

It's a wonderful movie, btw, if you haven't seen it yet.
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I have seen that movie and you're right there are places far worse for GLBTQ people that the U.S., I'd never deny that.
 
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