WestCoastRunner

Even if that enemy is innocent? How many innocent people have been executed or are on death row? How does society resolve these issues?

Pope Francis has called for end to capital punishment. What an incredible statement coming from the Catholic Church. The Pope has indicated: "Pope Francis says nothing can justify the use of the death penalty, and there is no “right” way to humanely kill another person." He fully rejects the death sentence for prisoners and hopes to abolish the death penalty around the world. In Canada, the last people executed was in 1962. What does the Pope's opinion mean to the Catholic Politicians? What does it mean to Christian followers around the world? I know that we have a number of Christian followers on this forum. What do they think? Personally, I think it 's about time.

I have tried really hard to read and respond to posts that are important to me but I have given up. When I see posters like omni and cyber being suspended and others just dropping like flies I don’t have much faith in the integrity of this place. When the intelligence level of respondents creeps back up then maybe more people will start contributing.

You are so incredible with your thoughtful and intelligent responses. Keep up the great work Dia!!

You may think that’s an incredibly smart response but it makes no sense to me since I’m an atheist. You are going to have to spell it out for me.

A wonderful essay by Dan Kaser that I hope people will read: 'What are Christians to do about those pesky gay children'. He addresses a conversation that Franklin Graham and James Dobson had on a radio program about how they believe Christians and the church should respond to LGBT people and specifically to gay children. Here are some excerpts:

Having LGBTQ programs in the schools helps to prevent suicides, bullying and homelessness among the teens. Christianity is supposed to be about promoting family values but when you have parents ostrasizing children because of their sexuality and making them feel worthless and sinners seems the opposite of promoting family values.

Just so I’m not confused. Did you just relate the lgbt community to nuclear war?

Agreed

A game? Well I suppose debating is a game.

Oh, I just wanted to know where you stand. I’m good!

I don’t know why you keep bringing up running away. Anyway, good to know you are a Trump supporter.

No kidding. I just like to hear how you truly feel about trump and how it jives with your beliefs. That’s all I’m asking. As I say. You come across as just as wishy washy as Trump.

He may be your president but many Americans think he is not representing them. It’s good to know that you feel he is representing you!

Do you think I take your ratings seriously with a handful of active posters. Well at least I know how you derive your self importance.

I get that but if you want to be taken seriously on this forum you need to consider how your posts are received even from me.

Alright you are truly a Trump supporter. Thanks for the confirmation.

Bc. You would have more credibility if we knew what you believed in. What you truly believed in. Until you do, I have no respect for your posts.

Oh don’t feel so proud about it. Honestly. It’s Difficult debating someone as wishy washy as you.

Thanks for your non answer. You remind me of Trump even though you say you are not a Trump supporter. I have no idea what you stand for. You are loosey goosey just like Trump. You are too afraid to admit your stance on humanity.

You know homo is derogatory and you still keep using it. Why? It doesn’t matter if it’s a prefix or not. As to your twisting about. Honestly hal it’s so obvious.

You didn’t address my post.

In her world she knows. Speaking as a mom of a gay son, I find Betsy’s threads on the lgbt community a constant excuse to promote intolerance, hatred and violence towards the lgbt community. I won’t stop calling her or anyone else out on their hateful posts This is what mama bears do. Watch out Betsy.

Voting gay people off the big island to their own island? I don’t understand your point. That would never happen.

Oh please. Increase jobs? At the expense of Americans not residing in the rust belt. Trump is so misinformed he’s pathetic.