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Originally Posted by Aquila
I've got mixed feelings. While I don't think it's right to limit speech... I think we must take responsibility for what we say.
For example the "hate speech" situation. I remember a previous pastor of mine getting on a rant and using the word "f@gs" while preaching. It was a virtual hate fest with people cheering him on as he attacked their godlessness and their "agenda" etc. What bothered me is that he wasn't preaching against sin, he was preaching against people. These are just sinners like the rest of us. I think issues such as homosexuality are very sensitive and a responsible minister should address it with sensitivity that shows a love for the sinner, but a warning regarding the sin. I think some subjects shouldn't be taught from the pulpit. Some things are better discussed frankly in a more private environment strictly to adults without the emotionalism. I remember thinking, "My son will grow up thinking it's okay to call gay people 'f@gs'." That was disturbing to me. So while I think pastors should address various sins, I think it should be done responsibly.
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I think "hate speech" should only be direct calls for violance like "Kill gays"
People have to take responsibility for their own actions. That is part of our problem in America we want to blame someone else. Blame whites. Blame Bush. Blame Christians. Blame republicans
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