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Unemployment rates are almost always inaccurate no matter who's in office. 

Most around here welcome a rational debate (even though they can quickly grow irrational). You're going to have to grow a thicker skin though if you plan on hanging around. :)

It is a good, well thought out, well written post. That is, if you total exclude any higher power influence, or biblical credibility. If you base all our creation and existence on man's logic it's a good view. 

I don't think it will pass anytime soon. I would have thought Texas would have embraced gambling by now.

As you've seen, even the Christians on this board often disagree.

As you've stated, you can't pick one small part of the bible to support your view. Sometimes you need the whole bible to understand the true meaning of one scripture. 

I respectfully point out that you appear to be judging all "religious people" without knowing them and judging the contents of the bible without reading it.   Back to the original question; Does God love homosexuals?  YES

OneChance - It's risky to ask a biblical question to bunch of posters, then base your understanding off of their answer. (even though it sounds like you already had your answer)

We can all be different but still equal.

Too simple

You seam to be judging all Christians with your blanket statement.

I agree with everything the pastor said. However, as a Christian if I am pressed to explain my understand of what I have read in the bible I would have to say there is only one way to the Father and that's through Jesus Christ. Had you pressed the pastor for his understand he would probably have answered the same way.   Kudos Hippy for engaging in a meaningful discussion, especially in the work place.

There may very well be some biological make ups that make homosexuality more enticing (tempting) to some just as someone's biological make up makes the thought of same sex repulsive. we are all created differently, some have more violent tendencies than others. Some are more masculine, some are more feminine regardless of gender. Some can easily become alcoholics while other can't stand the taste. We all have our own temptations and weaknesses to deal with. These difference makes some choices more difficult for some than others   However, homosexuality for example is not even an issue until you accept Jesus Christ as your Savior. This makes for a very difficult debate with non believers.

Makes no sense to me

It appears the embezzlement and grade changing happened of Carroll's watch. He either knew about it or was so incompetent he didn't know about it. I don't think he was that incompetent.

Great idea

I like Huckabee even though he doesn't stand a chance. I like Perry but he really doesn't stand a chance either. Carson, maybe.

Ben Carson blames it on immigrants

I don't know the details but I don't think it's a good time to strike in the petroleum industry.

Gumbo at our house.

Republicans have to survive themselves and the media. They blew themselves apart in the last primary. The bias media is another hurdle.

A major difference this year was the play calling. They used the run much more this years not solely relying on the passing game. Murray averaged around 5 yards a carry last year but he seldom got 20 carries. With that being said, I think Dez is the best investment.

Little to no national coverage on this.

Hard for me to read

I agree. Forced is a stretch.