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Originally Posted by Gambit
Quite possible about the Communion misunderstanding.
And I realize that not everyone does or will believe as I do, and that any evidence that I would present to support those statements would probably start their own lively discussions. Still, I find it compelling enough to believe it is the truth, and put my trust there and to stand by it.
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Gambit, I'm asking this not to start another political argument, but just to know.
Assume for the moment that you are President. You seem to be a person of good moral character, and on top of that, a very fervent Christian. Would you, as President, sign into law a bill stating that gay marriage is illegal in totality, affirming your belief that marriage is for a man and a woman only?
The effect being that civil unions even between homosexual partners are outlawed, and anyone who is homosexual and in a relationship cannot be given the legal rights of a spouse, even if they live with each other for ten, twenty, or more years.
This same situation can be asked of many policies, but what it comes down to is do you make laws based on your religious beliefs, or what you think is fair and just for the myriad numbers of cultures, religions, orientations and sexualities that you preside over as leader of the
free world?
JFK was an excellent example of a man who could draw the line between what was best for his beliefs, and what was best for the overall good of a country, and he was Catholic. My main concern with Bush is that ALL of his decisions are with religion at the forefront, and now so is it the same with the rest of the governmental branches.