Obama Same-Sex Benefits
President Obama will sign a memorandum Wednesday granting health care and other benefits to the same-sex partners of federal employees according to CNN. For those of you who voted for Obama, is this something that you support also? Will it make you reconsider voting for him in 2012?
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---Ed on 6/17/09
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I feel that Obama along All the other presidents are leading us down the hole with benefits for others that are corrupted in the Gov. I read God's Word more & more, Bible prophecy sure is taking place more & more all the time. These so called educated Presidents along with other staff are so ignorant & unlearned to know any diff what's taking place. We are to pray for the leaders of our country & this ushers in the things that are coming to pass. When they wake up in Hell, then they'l know to late. |
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---Lawrence on 7/30/09 |
Wow--sooooo right, Ralph. So very right. |
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---Mary on 7/4/09 |
Trav, I appreciate the "amen", but I just have to make it clear that I don't see Michael Jackson's death as anything to rejoice over.
The guy was obviously a tortured and tragic individual. Mentally, he was not well. He had hordes of clingers and users, including his family, who saw nothing but dollar signs when they looked at him. Granted, the decisions he made throughout his life brought him to the place he was.
Was he a bad guy or just sick? Who knows. Either way, there is nothing about his life or death that makes me want to rejoice. Indeed, it is demoralizing to see the shallowness of the world which is celebrating this individual simply because they were entertained at one time or another. |
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---ralph7477 on 7/2/09 |
Unfortunately, that will never happen because the citizens have been so dumbed down that we are more concerned over the death of Michael Jackson than the demise of our once great and free Republic.
---ralph7477 on 6/26/09
Amen Ralph. There are many defenders of
caesar and bubble lover....kind of tells the story.
Rejoice another perverted idol is gone to ground. |
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---Trav on 7/2/09 |
To answer the question asked...NO and No.
It was a secular decision from a secular government for a secular society that rewards trends not moral absolutes and truth or the holy fear of God.
Demographics and time is on the side of gays and Christians will become the shrinking remnant spoken of often in scripture. Christ was largely rejected and we should expect the same thing instead of whining over our lower rung in a pagan society. The fellowship of HIS sufferings?
Mark my word polygamy will be next and why not? I heard s secular psycologist speaking to the Gov. Sanford case claim monogamy is not even natural. These are some times my friends. |
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---larry on 7/2/09 |
When Israel always got themselves into sin and would not listen to the prophets that God would send, They always were given over to leadership that put them into bondage. Jesus
told the Churches in Asia that because they followed false Doctrine. one being the sin of Balaam,the doctrine that placed temptation before the Church. We have this Doctrine today
in many forms. One is that you must sin every day, that the blood of Jesus has no keeping power, and the Holy Spirit has no power over your life. Jesus said he would fight against the church that believed this way. The Church is in sin, it has fallen away into perdition and will not repent. So long America, It was nice while it lasted. |
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---exzucuh on 7/2/09 |
StrongAxe--
I agree. Our government is pretty much like a dictatorship, lately. I pay taxes because I have no other choice. (I'm not Tim Geithner, treasury secretary).
"Cap 'n Trade" represents the largest tax increase ever in our history...affecting everyone. If they think not calling it a "tax" helps, they are wrong. (The apostle Peter found his tax money in the mouth of a fish... wonder where we will find ours). |
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---Donna66 on 6/30/09 |
Donna66:
Yes, you're right, that one can't really fault the voters for that (in an election where ALL the candidates are corrupt, you have no choice but to choose the lesser of two evils).
However, this is no different from a non-representative form of government (such as a monarchy or dictatorship). Yet even when such governments are corrupt, Jesus said "render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's". |
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---StrongAxe on 6/29/09 |
Some do say: " We elect representatives who make the laws on our behalf. If they make laws that we don't like, it's our own fault for electing them in the first place."
BUT THAT is assuming that representatives make laws on behalf of those who voted for them. In a perfect world that would be true.
Actually, representatives often vote on behalf of those who have contributed the most money to their campaigns (who may not share the will of voters). You can't fault the voters for that. |
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---Donna66 on 6/26/09 |
ralph7477:
Fine then. Take whichever side of the split hair you want. Either we make the laws, or we choose other people to make the laws for us. It doesn't matter here - in either case, the laws are OUR OWN responsibility. We have laws that require us to pay taxes. Regardless whether such laws are just, or whether they are unjust (as in the case of Roman taxes), they are the laws, and we are called to "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's". |
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---StrongAxe on 6/26/09 |
"No, we don't make the laws. We elect representatives who make the laws on our behalf. If they make laws that we don't like, it's our own fault for electing them in the first place."
Where do you think the representatives come from? I could be a representative. You could be a representative. It's called Government of the people, by the people and for the people. Every representative's term expires after two years. Every House member could be replaced in two years by one of your friends or neighbors. Citizen legislators.
Unfortunately, that will never happen because the citizens have been so dumbed down that we are more concerned over the death of Michael Jackson than the demise of our once great and free Republic. |
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---ralph7477 on 6/26/09 |
SusieH. >>If Obama is going to give health benefits to EVERYONE, why did he bother giving it to the same-sex partners? Wouldn't they have their own under his plan?<<
---SusieB on 6/20/09
He wants people to believe they will have a CHOICE under his plan. Of course, the government will allow everyone to choose their present plan. BUT employers aren't going to continue spending money to insure employees if they can get the government to do it! It will be a very short time before everyone has their own plan...the government plan. There will be no other plans (except for the one exclusively available to Congressmen). |
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---Donna66 on 6/25/09 |
ralph7477:
No, we don't make the laws. We elect representatives who make the laws on our behalf. If they make laws that we don't like, it's our own fault for electing them in the first place.
Again, if you have the power to change the government, you are welcome to do so. And if you don't like it, you also have the power to leave and go elsewhere. |
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---StrongAxe on 6/25/09 |
You speak as if we live in a monarchy. Ostensibly, we are the government. We make the laws and tax each other. Rather than flee the country, we have the rights to work on changing bad law. Unfortunately, it's too late. The Republic is no more.
The Founders considered all money and property as belonging to those who earned it. Today, our leaders view all money and property as belonging to Government. Their benevolent wisdom will determine how much of it the citizens will be allowed to have, where and how it is supposed to be spent.
"When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic."-B. Franklin. It's been over for a long time. |
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---ralph7477 on 6/25/09 |
ralph7477:
If you choose to live in a country, you agree to abide by its laws (and if you don't like them, you can always go somewhere else that has laws more to your liking). Some of those laws involve you paying the government to finance programs that it chooses. In ancient Rome, citizens (and also non-citizens living in occupied countries) were required to pay taxes - and these taxes supported armies invading other countries, and supproted pagan temples, etc. Yet Jesus didn't call this "theft". He said "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's". If you think this stinks, perhaps your sense of smell is more sensitive than his is. |
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---StrongAxe on 6/24/09 |
A Right is something that one possesses by merely existing. Like a soul, it is fundamental to being human. It is not something that can be "redistributed" from one to another.
Driving is a privilege, not a fundamental right. Anything that requires a license, including civil marriage, is a privilege.
Taking money from one person to give to another is not government "spending". If you and a bunch of your friends went over to your neighbor's house and took money from him by force, it would be called robbery, a crime. If you and your friends get together and elect a government representative to take the money from your neighbor it is called "policy". A skunk still stinks no matter what you call it. |
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---ralph7477 on 6/24/09 |
ralph7477:
The main function of a government is to set public policy. This necessarily involves redistribution of rights. For example, in order to promote fast movement of traffic, they build roads, which involves acquiring land and putting it to public use (preventing its use for other purposes), and also giving people the right to drive on the right hand side (and thus depriving them of the right to drive on the left). All functions of the government work this way. Taxes are similar - the government takes money from people, and then spends it as the government sees fit. |
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---StrongAxe on 6/24/09 |
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The ppl that follow this lie and evilness, When it's ALL said and done, they'll be cast into the lake of fire, point blank.\\
If you can't even spell out your words, how can your words possibly be clear?
In other words, you can't answer my question. |
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---Cluny on 6/22/09 |
The ppl that follow this lie and evilness, When it's ALL said and done, they'll be cast into the lake of fire, point blank.
It is as in the days of Noah, soon the flood comes, R U RDY?
1000's of Innocent ppl contracted
"AIDS" because of UNFAITHFUL Husband's/Wives/Boyfriend/Girlfriends who brought it home to loved ones,
or transfusions with "TAINTED" blood.
Are you a child w/o understanding, my words on this have been very clear,
and SO ARE GODS!
PPL should be OUTRAGED for what their "SEXUAL" behaviour has brought unto US,
Not to mention the destruction that God is going to bring...
YLBD |
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---YLBD on 6/22/09 |
\\I think you knew what i meant though,lol
---YLBD on 6/20/09\\
I'd like to know what you meant by these your words, YLBD:
"THESE people are bringing destruction to you and yours,"
How are same-sex couples bringing destruction to you and to your loved ones, YLBD? Can you be specific as to how they are hurting you? |
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---Cluny on 6/21/09 |
My bad, thank you Alan, Acceptable is the word i wanted,lol
YLBD
I think you knew what i meant though,lol |
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---YLBD on 6/20/09 |
No matter what, have faith in God Ed. (Pv. 3:5-6) Likewise, be blessed. :) |
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---Leon on 6/20/09 |
Leon, LOL, be blessed :) By the way, I am not against Obama anymore than I am against Bush when he was in office. I think they both will do some things good and both some things poorly. This just happens to be one thing I believe he did poorly. |
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---Ed on 6/20/09 |
Okaaay! Have it your way Mr. Ed. :) |
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---Leon on 6/20/09 |
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Leon, you must believe in same-sex unions or you would not continue to defend the position. You can defend what Obama has done and I will continue to believe the Bible. |
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---Ed on 6/20/09 |
Ed! :) As I've previously said, "I don't agree with the same-sex lifestyle." You put a spin on this conversation by bringing up the subject of "marriage" whereas this is a same-sex union (not the same as marriage) issue. So, what is your real point? It seems your reasons are personal regardless of the U.S. Constitution. I respect your point of view, but don't agree with your overall assessment of the situation.
YLBD: Acceptable, desensitized! :) As a GOD-fearing Christian (?) you'd do well not to damn people to Hell. Instead, pray GOD will move upon the hearts of Americans to amend the U.S. Constitution to specify "MARRIAGE" is the union between one man & woman. |
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---Leon on 6/20/09 |
If Obama is going to give health benefits to EVERYONE, why did he bother giving it to the same-sex partners? Wouldn't they have their own under his plan? |
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---SusieB on 6/20/09 |
Nobody has the right to any government benefits. Rights are given by God. Government can not give you a benefit (money) without first taking it from somebody else. Nobody has the right to take another person's property, either by taking it directly or by having a third party (government) take it away. |
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---ralph7477 on 6/20/09 |
YLBD ... Do you mean exceptable or acceptable?
There's a world of difference! |
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---alan8566_of_uk on 6/20/09 |
Civil Liberies, what a joke, the ACLU=
Anti-Christ Lawyers Union,
their a voice for the Devil and those that love him and his ways...
They wont help you unless your for their AGENDA= Destruction of the Moral fabric that holds this country together.
Gay Marriage will be the straw that brakes the camels(America)back, we will not recover from the destruction thats coming, AND it will be more tolerable for Sodom & Gamorrah on that day then it will be for America, WE know God and WE should KNOW better than to allow this, theirs a heavier PRICE for those that "KNOW" better...
My Father is the same NOW, as he was THEN, and you'd do well to wise up America.
YLBD |
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---YLBD on 6/20/09 |
Congress and the Senate and even the President of the USA might say that this type of behaviour is exceptable, HOWEVER,
The creator of ALL things says that its NOT exceptable behaviour and that its an Abomination unto him, and ANY country that follow the ways of Soddom an Gamorrah will be UTTERLY DESTROYED.
God will NEVER except the union of a man and a man or a woman and a woman, THESE people are bringing destruction to you and yours, they have desensitised you to their UNgodly ways thru comedy & movies...
YLBD |
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---YLBD on 6/20/09 |
Leon, it doesn't say anything about marriage benefits which is my point and nor are these people married. Sounds like you support man man and women women marriage? God doesn't. |
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---Ed on 6/20/09 |
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If your for gay marriage and those type of things, YOU are not on Gods side, YOU are of the Devil and YOU will burn in Hell...
Pick a side and whom who will serve,
Don't be "Lukewarm"!
YLBD |
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---YLBD on 6/20/09 |
Ed: Does the U.S. Constitution say American citizens must be married to "deserve" benefits? |
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---Leon on 6/20/09 |
Leon, no they don't deserve to have the same benefits because they are not married. |
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---Ed on 6/20/09 |
Is Mr. Obama President of the United States (ALL Americans) or is he only the President of heterosexual Americans? The U.S. Constitution says ALL Americans are equal under the law.
Ed: I don't agree with the same-sex lifestyle, but is it unConstitutional? When he took the oath of office, the President said he, "...will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect & defend the Constitution of the United States..."
Civil (liberties) Rights? Under the U.S. Constitution, are same-sex partners guaranteed, "...life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness."? Do they not have the right (just due) to receive benefits the same as other tax paying Americans?
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---Leon on 6/20/09 |
I have many black friends who are offended by the suggestion that the gay agenda is comparable to the civil rights movement in this country. They are nowhere the same.
---SusieB on 6/19/09
Amen to this!!
They are no where and no way the same thing.
Our world is taking something that God said is not right, and making it right.
Yes, all are equal in Gods eyes. He does not see color, ut God does see our sexual sins. And we must repent of them and turn away. We must turn back to God and his will. |
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---miche3754 on 6/20/09 |
\\I have many black friends who are offended by the suggestion that the gay agenda is comparable to the civil rights movement in this country. They are nowhere the same.
---SusieB on 6/19/09\\
What is the gay agenda, SusieB?
I have several gay friends and they never talk about it.
For that matter what are "traditional family values"? |
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---Cluny on 6/19/09 |
Patience, Satan always attacks at the point of relationships, basically because we keep falling for it again and again.
That includes relationships among the races so don't let him get his foot in the door.
Guard your heart for God will not tolerate such hidden hate.
For all the hidden reasons you resent another group or race, Christ had a much bigger case against you but he died for you anyway. yes, even a bigger case than we have against anyone in the Middle East or North Korea.
Grow in grace, others on this blog are praying for you. |
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---larry on 6/19/09 |
I have many black friends who are offended by the suggestion that the gay agenda is comparable to the civil rights movement in this country. They are nowhere the same. |
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---SusieB on 6/19/09 |
Enslaved, what do you know about enslavement?
You know what books say and have no clue to the despair of an enslaved person...
Soon though, it wont matter what color your skin or how much money one has, Enslavement will come to all the inhabitants of the world.
And what a Great and Terrible day it will be when the love of man shall wax cold...
YLBD |
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---YLBD on 6/19/09 |
Part1
I will be voting for him in 2012 because I think he is very level headed and humble. Before we start to cast stones toward OBAMA and point the finger on decisions he will have to make during his term as president, I look at it this way, I choose the candidate that I thought was the lesser of 2 evils. Sure I don't agree with his views on abortion because life does start at conception and God is agaisnt it, and I don't agree with the gay movement because I know god does not aprove of it because he created them male and female. |
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---metuschelah on 6/19/09 |
Part 2
I also know that many straight and christian people get marry then divorce then marry again then divorce over and over again AND I know god does not approve of that either because marriage is forever unless death takes that spouse away.So before you start to cast stone PLEASE remove the speck from your own eyes, I rather chose a candidate that says what he means and means what he says most of the time but this is politics. |
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---metuschelah on 6/19/09 |
Why are we more likely to point out other people's sins than reveal our own? |
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---eric1968 on 6/19/09 |
why should an ex-slave be given equal rights in America? but today.. it is so..and some ex-slaves are better off than the whites
i am not saying we black americans should not have rights
i'm only saying that if the law didn't ban gay marriages... then Obama is not to blame...my opinion of course
---patience on 6/19/09
Please lets NOT make this about skin color because it isn't.
And yes it will be his fault if he lets it pass. He does certainly have the right to VETO it.
This is about us getting back to being a Godly nation.
Right now what used to be wrong is now called right and what was right is now called wrong. When are we as Christians going to wake up to this? |
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---miche3754 on 6/19/09 |
I don't like the decision but God can use any president for at least part of his purpose. Obama is the world's true transitional statesman and his legacy on the international stage may well upstage anything on the local landscape and may be beneficial to the U.S. when all is said and done.
Understand however that both Obama AND Jerry who called the president "a Chicago street thug" are out of God's will and must account for everything they do AND say. <
I pray for a candidate who is not conservative but christ-like radical and therefore unelectable. Can you imagine a pro-life, anti-war, anti-death penalty, anti-torture, anti-gay marriage and pro-immigrant and pro poor candidate being elected? Dream on.... |
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---larry on 6/19/09 |
What really bothers me most about this decision is that this is the worst economy this nation has ever faced. These kinds of decisions result in costly financial disasters for our government.
---SusieB on 6/18/09
I am not in favor of it either, but do see reality. It is only for a tiny minority of government employees. What percent of them are gay and in a committed relationship? Perhaps 3%? They already get healthcare for themselves, adding a partner will only slightly increase the bill to the government. We are talking about a few thousand dollars addded to the budget. Obama inherited the current financial crisis -he did not cause it. For Pete's sake, the Bush war alone will cost $1 trillion! There are bigger fish to fry! |
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---obewan on 6/19/09 |
its nice the way some people shout it out that they did not vote for so and so... and so what?
does that make you holier or godlier?
i hope you make it to heaven...
bashing at others does not necessarioy mean you are doing the right things yourself
if you were in power.... i wonder what you will do?
you think those who faught for the abolishment of slavery had it easy?
why should an ex-slave be given equal rights in America? but today.. it is so..and some ex-slaves are better off than the whites
i am not saying we black americans should not have rights
i'm only saying that if the law didn't ban gay marriages... then Obama is not to blame...my opinion of course |
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---patience on 6/19/09 |
NurseRobert: "Someone else's sin, a sin that does not affect me, you or others, is between the sinner and God."
I have a different perspective. The evil despot Obama is on a rampage to dismantle the very fabric of our American society. His daily sins impact my life directly, and not one thing that he has done improves my situation at all. I personally don't blame a low-life Chicago street thug like him nearly as much as his cult followers who voted for him. He has inspired HOPE and CHANGE in me however. I hope this experiment in socialism is changed (kicked out of office), and soon! |
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---jerry6593 on 6/19/09 |
SusieB,
When would it be a good time for "big health care program", when it affects you? Indeed this economy is toast. Oct 31, 2008, what a coincidence that I get laid off from two jobs on the same day! One had good benefits, a sure blessing to my wife's medical conditions. So, we got on COBRA and were paying $830/mo until the President gave us a break and we now pay $290 while the program lasts or I get a job with benefits. In the mean time I am back to 2 fulltime jobs (3 years now). It was nice to have good medical coverage and I long and hope to soon have it again.
As for the memorandum, I am sure that Timothy or Titus would have loved to get Paul in their policy. |
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---Nana on 6/18/09 |
What really bothers me most about this decision is that this is the worst economy this nation has ever faced. These kinds of decisions result in costly financial disasters for our government. Doesn't seem to be the time to be making this kind of decision or trying to insist on a big health care program either. |
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---SusieB on 6/18/09 |
I don't care what He does as President and leader of this country. In this very demanding and devastating job, you have to make very unpopular decisions,sometimes. He is not saying he agrees with this lifestyle but it is the constitutional and right thing to do. Leave the judging to God. Obama is not God or the Judge of the character and lifestyles of gays, and other non straight, groups of people. The Supreme Court makes the last and final choices on laws that are passed in this country,anyway. Not the President. If there is blame,put it where it belongs. I think Obama is doing an excellent job considering the mess he inherited. I would not even dream of wanting a job like this. No way! God bless you Obama! |
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---Robyn on 6/18/09 |
It would be nice if we all thought and lived by the instructions of the Holy Bible, unfortunately that will not happen unto the return of our lord and savior. I do not agree with all President Obama's plans for this nation, but they are seemly keeping the peace, he's being as just as possible. Give Him A break! Pray for our nation, instead of complaining about every situation. I trust Jesus to always take care of his own.He chose Obama for this season, so deal with it. |
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---Tina on 6/18/09 |
NurseRobert, I disagree that others sins don't affect anybody. If a drunk kills you while driving, do you think you or your family as been affected by that persons sin? Of course you have been affected. Obama's agreement with sin is unbiblical. |
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---Jimbo on 6/18/09 |
It is very interesting how the people that voted for Obama are not answering this question? Does anybody know why? I am not even going to comment, but truly want to understand their position.
---Ed on 6/17/09
Maybe we are tired of all the political bashing?
Honestly, I don't care. I does not affect MY walk with God and, I would hope, it doesn't affect YOUR walk with God.
Someone else's sin, a sin that does not affect me, you or others, is between the sinner and God. |
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---NurseRobert on 6/18/09 |
If President Obama is granting benefits to same-sex partners, then could he also grant benefits to people with opposite-sex partners?
---Sag on 6/18/09
What kind of question is that? We are talking about federal employees only, and opposite-sex feds already get their benefits.
As for the rest of the nation, I think it is clear that Obama wants health care for EVERY citizen, but that is another debate altogether. |
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---obewan on 6/18/09 |
\\If President Obama is granting benefits to same-sex partners, then could he also grant benefits to people with opposite-sex partners?\\
Opposite-sex partners have the legal option of marrying anywhere in the country and in almost any church, even if they are previously married and then divorced. |
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---Cluny on 6/18/09 |
I never voted for Obama,wrong Party for me. I can understand the reasoning about the issue but I think it is Hypocritical for the government to have a "Don't ask,Don't tell" policy for the Military and approve this and I concur with their reason for it in the Military. As a Christian my moral judgement,based on God's own judgement in the Bible Romans 1:25-28,wouldn't allow me to condone it. My compassion for other people can understand how they must feel but my love and knowledge of God compels me to obey his way. I must choose the Holy over the Profane. I have choosen God over all things of the flesh therefore I have worked out my own salvation with fear and trembling,as we all must. |
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---Darlene_1 on 6/18/09 |
Saq....Obama gave these benefits to federal employees only. He did not give benefits to all same-sex partners everywhere in the US. I did not, nor would I ever vote for Obama. He attended a church which ordained people who are in same-sex relationships. Why is it a surprise that he did this? |
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---SusieB on 6/18/09 |
I didn't vote for President Obama and I won't if he runs again in 2012.
I know many man-and-woman couples who do not have any insurance.
If President Obama is granting benefits to same-sex partners, then could he also grant benefits to people with opposite-sex partners? |
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---Sag on 6/18/09 |
I used to like Obama, but I have changed my mind. I don't believe he is a real child of GOd. A real child of God would not be for Gay rights or abortion. I think one reason he is so popular is because he knows how to talk a good game. His words are as smooth as butter. I beleive the Anti Christ will probably be alot like that. I think he is setting up the world for the one world monetary system also. Just my opion. |
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---KATHIE on 6/18/09 |
\\He proclaims he is a Christian and then supports gay rights. Any Christian who supports what the Lord calls an abomination\\
I agree with you, civil rights should always be abridged on the basis of not conforming to Biblical standards.
Don't forget that pork, shellfish, women during the menses, and having a double standard are all called "abominations" in the Bible, too. |
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---Cluny on 6/18/09 |
There is no next time, when will you listen?
ready yourselves.
YLBD |
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---YLBD on 6/18/09 |
I did NOT vote for Obama and NEVER would. He talks out of both sides of his face and tries to please everyone. He says he is personally against abortion -- but supports a woman's choice. He proclaims he is a Christian and then supports gay rights. Any Christian who supports what the Lord calls an abomination ... well, actions speak louder than words. Anyone can "proclaim" to be a Christian. Obama is a absolutely wonderful for blinding many. |
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---Debbie on 6/18/09 |
Ed, none of this stuff matters to Obama voters.
He could divorce his wife, marry a man and move him into the White House and the same people would still vote for him next time. |
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---ralph7477 on 6/18/09 |
Equal rights are at issue for this matter. As for the election in 2012, I will still vote for him. I vote on social welfare and education issues, as those are my two careers. I vote for those who are either unable to vote, or disenfranchised for other reasons. |
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---Trish9863 on 6/17/09 |
Ed, I am only just now seeing your question. However, yes, I voted for President Obama and I support giving benefits to the same-sex partners of federal employees. My position is that if people work just like everyone else, pay taxes just like everyone else and if it is illegal to discriminate against them in other ways (housing, employment, etc.) -- then, yes, they deserve benefits same as everyone else. Fair and equal treatment for all is what makes America, America. |
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---AlwaysOn on 6/17/09 |
It is very interesting how the people that voted for Obama are not answering this question? Does anybody know why? I am not even going to comment, but truly want to understand their position. |
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---Ed on 6/17/09 |
Mima: The original issue aside, Obama is NOT a Muslim and professed Christ in the interview with Rick Warren....your comment shows you do not have a clue. |
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---Trish9863 on 6/17/09 |
Most of the fortune 500 corporations already do this, including my current employer.
If you don't like it you can always boycott them, but in the case of my employer, it would mean never getting on any single commercial airliner anywhere in the entire world! |
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---obewan on 6/17/09 |
I did not vote for president Obama!!! I'm very prejudiced you know(against Moslems in any office in this great land of America). On the surface and without any guidance a case can be made for this action. However biblical ignorant is what is exposed here. Just as trying to divide the land of Israel is a case of biblical ignorance. Insiders tell me that a great wave of resistance is building up against Obama. There are forces in Washington unbeknownst to you and me who are desperately seeking for ways to beat the Obama and his agenda. |
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---mima on 6/17/09 |
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