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habmann,Mar 22 2006, 07:48 PM Wrote:

ZTWsquared,Mar 22 2006, 06:30 PM Wrote:Nothing like a subject combining sex, politics and religion to get everyone excited.

A position against homosexual marriage on the basis of religious dogma has no standing when discussing the term “marriage” as it defines an instrument or instution of government. By definition an institution of government in Canada must not only be free of religious bias, it must be constituted without regard whatsoever to any religion and totally devoid of any consideration other than the rights of the citizen.

So it really doesn’t matter how long marriage has been around, or how many different definitions of marriage there might be (religious or otherwise) marriage is first and foremost an instrument of government and should be available equally to all citizens.

IMO arguing your case based solely on your religious beliefs automatically negates your argument.

As for the boycott – I think it is ridiculous and it will become nothing more than the publicity stunt that it is. It is IMO just another way that religious extremists in the States are attempting to influence a society that is for the most part immune to their direct control.

Ford has long had a policy of recognizing and fostering the acceptance of diversity in its workforce; and although I think the current situation could have been handled much better from a PR point of view, I believe Ford in this case is merely walking the talk in terms of its customers.

And by the way, the Ford definition of diversity is the much broader term that includes gender, race, culture, religion, and yes, sexual orientation. IMO to suggest that Ford should stop its support of the homosexual community is tantamount to saying they should also stop supporting the causes of women, minority races and minority religions.

As much as the religious fervent would like everyone to be the same and believe in the same things, the truth of our world is that we are a really diverse lot and the sooner we start thinking in terms of acceptance and inclusion the better off we all will be.
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Well put.

As much as i recognize a person's right to believe in a religion of their choice, forcing me to and the rest of society to conform to the views of that religion are wrong. Drawing on lessons i learned while in catholic shool, i was always lead to believe that we as a people were supposed to be understanding and accepting of other people. So which is it? We should accept other cultures and people and their differences or shun anyone that doesn't believe what your religion of choice believes?
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A perfectly good question that I think most of us could answer quiete easily. ;)