Same Sex Marriage heads to the Supremes.

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And, some White churches that won't let Black people get married there

http://www.presstv.ir/usdetail/253107.html

It will be interesting to see how the Supreme Court reacts to this passage in the House Report on DOMA:

"For many Americans, there is to this issue of marriage an overtly
moral or religious aspect that cannot be divorced from the
practicalities. It is true, of course, that the civil act of marriage is
separate from the recognition and blessing of that act by a religious
institution. But the fact that there are distinct religious and civil
components of marriage does not mean that the two do not intersect.
Civil laws that permit only heterosexual marriage reflect and
honor a collective moral judgment about human sexuality.

This judgment entails both moral disapproval of homosexuality, and a
moral conviction that heterosexuality better comports with traditional
(especially Judeo-Christian) morality."

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CRPT-104hr ... rpt664.pdf

The DOMA has already been found to be unconstitutional

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/national ... nal/58102/

I don't really see any legal or constitutional basis for not making homosexual marriage the law of the land. Does anyone have any counter-arguments to offer?

The Appeals court can be overturned by the Supreme Court, you do realize that.

Morality does not determine what is constitutional. The contents of the constitution determine what is constitutional.

ruveyn

Except there is nothing in the Bible stating that promotes slavery... Recognizes it exists, yes, but it doesn't state that it was a moral thing.

It is stated flat out that homosexual activity is immoral within the bible.

On the basis that the Defense of Marriage act is constitutional...

Except there is nothing in the Bible stating that promotes slavery... Recognizes it exists, yes, but it doesn't state that it was a moral thing.

It is stated flat out that homosexual activity is immoral within the bible.

a) 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?

b) 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?

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

d) Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed 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?

e) 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?

f) 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?

g) 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?

h) 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?

i) 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?

j) 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)

The Bible contains six admonishments to homosexuals and 362 admonishments to heterosexuals. That doesn't mean that God doesn't love heterosexuals. It's just that they need more supervision.