Originally posted by elfmotat
Actually, no. Criticism of people's beliefs is absolutely essential. If no one criticized racism, where would we be? If nobody criticized sexism, where would we be? You see my point?
If somebody believes something, it doesn't just get put under an untouchable "belief" shield. If somebody's beliefs are bigoted, I expect, nay, demand people call attention to it.
Okay, then that's fine, but do it in a way that is mature, without starting an unnecessary argument.
EDIT: I'm not saying arguments altogether are terrible, but simply refrain from flame wars, etc. I'm all for mature, civilized arguments.
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I believe that those that are gay / lesbian should be allowed to have a relationship in modern day society. Do
I approve of it? No. But simply because we don't, doesn't mean we should be given the right to prohibit them from having a relationship together, as if that is what they want, they should be allowed to have it.
Of course you cannot say this for all things, but for this matter there really is no reason to prohibit people from getting what they want. I do, on the other hand, think that gay / lesbian couples should find a way to make sure there is a role model from the opposite sex as well. While having two dads or two moms isn't necessarily bad, it is best for a child to have role models on both sexes.
That's just my thoughts.