Elton John on Jesus Christ

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Might I remind people that iSTORYA has members of diverse backgrounds. Disrespect to that will get you infractions and I will not hesitate to ban ignorant hate nazis.

[sharkey360]

Jesus Christ has 2 natures being divine and human. We should all consider that. He's a loving God that is for sure. And he would never condemn any homosexual for that matter. Homosexuals are individuals that have souls that hurt. And if they only will ask the Holy Spirit to come into their lives, they would really be changed! ; )

You sound like one of those religious conservatives I talked with. They are discriminating as well.

[cebulifer]

Awww... different strokes for different folks. If Elton sees Jesus as Gay... iyaha pud na.

[Bisayang_manok]

well, Elton here I think is using this alibi to justify his lifestyle.

[AmorsoloX]

why are so people selfish? why would you want elton john to have the same belief as you? he is entitled to his own understanding.. if he thinks JC is the devil then let him.. you have no right to judge your fellow man..

self-righteous pigs.... no wonder the world is full of conflict... unless we can learn to respect our fellow man.. misery and strife will continue...

is it really that hard to leave a man alone?... is it really that hard to give him respect?

[Bisayang_manok]

why are so people selfish? why would you want elton john to have the same belief as you? he is entitled to his own understanding.. if he thinks JC is the devil then let him.. you have no right to judge your fellow man..

self-righteous pigs.... no wonder the world is full of conflict... unless we can learn to respect our fellow man.. misery and strife will continue...

is it really that hard to leave a man alone?... is it really that hard to give him respect?

let me explain something sir. yes Elton is entitled to air his opinions about Jesus. BUT sir those who have an orthodox view of Jesus are also entitled to air their reactions.

koyawa pod ana nga word sir ui- self righteous pigs?

[sharkey360]

why are so people selfish? why would you want elton john to have the same belief as you? he is entitled to his own understanding.. if he thinks JC is the devil then let him.. you have no right to judge your fellow man..

self-righteous pigs.... no wonder the world is full of conflict... unless we can learn to respect our fellow man.. misery and strife will continue...

is it really that hard to leave a man alone?... is it really that hard to give him respect?

You know some people - they have this faith, they think their faith is the standard of the whole world, they preach and try to impose their faith on others (even to the point of disregarding civil rights and privacy).

Having faith can be good but it sometimes drives some people mad.

Remember the Christian siege on Jerusalem in 1099? That's technically mass murder.

As for Elton John, he is entitled to expressing his views on Christ.

[peewee_toot]

we all have our own perspectives and biases...

[Bisayang_manok]

This is what I believe. Christians should not impose their beliefs, they can respond but never impose. and in responding we cannot please everyone for we have no control over their minds. They may think this as imposing but its really not.

[salbahis]

On her radio show, Dr Laura Schlesinger ( A popular conservative
radio talk show host in the USA. Laura Schlessinger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ) said that homosexuality is an abomination according to the Bible , Leviticus 18:22, and cannot be
condoned under any circumstance. The following response is an open
letter to Dr. Laura, penned by a US resident, which was posted on the
Internet. It's funny, as well as informative:

Dear Dr. Laura:

Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I
have learned a great deal from your show, and try to share that
knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend
the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that
Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination ... End of
debate.

I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some other
elements of God's Laws and how to follow them.

1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and
female, provided they are purchased from neighbouring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?

2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in
Exodus 21:7.. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair
price for her?

3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in
her period of menstrual unseemliness - Lev.15: 19-24. The problem is
how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offence.

4. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates
a pleasing odour for the Lord - Lev.1:9.. The problem is my neighbours. They claim the odour is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

5. I have a neighbour who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus
35:2. clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated
to kill him myself, or should I ask the police to do it?

6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an
abomination - Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than
homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this? Are there 'degrees'
of abomination?

7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I
have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading
glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle-room
here?

8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair
around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev.
19:27. How should they die?

9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes
me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?

10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev.19:19 by planting two
different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing
garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester
blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really
necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town
together to stone them? Lev.24:10-16. Couldn't we just burn them to
death at a private family affair, like we do with people who sleep
with their in-laws?
(Lev. 20:14)

I know you have studied these things extensively and thus enjoy
considerable expertise in such matters so I am confident you can help.
Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.

Your adoring fan,

James M. Kauffman, Ed.D.
Professor Emeritus Dept. of
Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education
University of Virginia"

http://people.virginia.edu/~jmk9t/

methinks a most effective way of dismissing religious tripe

humorous!!!