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Children with ambiguous genitalia should not undergo sex assignment surgery. God no! "Should" - what's next, Nazi experimental camps? It is their choice and certainly should not even be investigated until after puberty.

Monogamy is not natural. In a scientific sense, no - of the 4,000 or so mammalian species, only a few can be called monogamous, staying with one and the same female for life. Home sapien is not included on that short list. Beavers and Marmosets are "more" monogamous than humans.

Humans are inherently good. No more good or bad than any other part of nature. "Inherently", now there is a good 2¢ word meant to cover up one's original intent. To inhere - well, since I believe God authored all things known and unknown, and we do not know or could ever possibly kn

The Bible does not prohibit the use of contraceptives. Specifically and technically, no it does not. Not one word. Nor does it specifically or technically allow their use either. In moral and ethical discussions of this nature, if you want to convince someone of your stance, one should include the arguments t

People should stop using the n-word. Well, yes "should" but will "they"...? Who are "people" in this question, who are "they"? It is used rather liberally by whites as well as non-whites. It has definitely gone behind cultural relevancy and into the twilight zone of "shock value" stupidity.

A Christian cannot lose salvation. Well, no and yes. No, because there is no sure answer here, as God is the final judge in all things. I do not believe that once saved always saved, "no matter what", so, yes, with conditions. The Church teaches that unrepentant serious or mortal sin begin

Belief in Creationism or Intelligent Design (ID) does not contradict the acceptance of evolution. I don't like ID in the first place, but since it is being offered here, so be it. Evolution as a system, is defined by scientific method; creationism as a system, is defined by certainty. At their simplest of levels both require a measure of faith, both r

Government funds should not be used for religious purposes. Separation of church and state means just that!

Laws banning sagging pants are unconstitutional. Stupid, ugly, offensive, absurd, addled, anserine, asinine, in bad taste, brainless, cretinous, doltish, dopey, dumb, fatuous, foolish, foppish, hebetate, idiotic, ignorant, imbecilic, inane, indecent, lame, loutish, moronic, oafish, oscitant, pointles

Affirmative action is constitutional. Everyone should fear, resist and fight against the politically and racially motivated efforts and rhetoric of Ward Connerly! If you do not know about him, look up the "American Civil Rights Institute".

The Texas government should not have removed the children from their families at the polygamist ranch. Not Carte Blanche, as they did. There were that were clearly in danger, but the rest should have been treated on a case by case situation.

God is not just. Just what?

Law enforcement officials should carry taser guns. They certainly aren't as destructive as a gun and have proven to be quite effective, within close proximity and certain situations. Should they replace guns? No. Let's face it, even if police will be required to carry one does not mean they will use it in

Prisons should not be privatized. You know, I have these visions of a game where criminals are sent through a maze of obstacles and "guards". if they survive, they become heroes, if not they die ... great fun and profit for all! oh wait, maybe there was a book or two on that already ... a

Gay public figures do not have a responsibility to disclose their sexual orientation. not a responsibility, but if they are honest and truly have nothing to hide or fear, there should be no reason not to ... >...should...<

Different genders are not treated equally in the workplace. heavens no, nor are minorities, people with handicaps or disabled, the aged or those outside the "expected norms". Those in power make the rules, keep the rules so that those they command stay conformed to those rules.

The legal drinking age should be 18. It does seem odd we allow an adult to start being an adult in all aspects except drinking alcohol. It just doesn't seem right.

Religious leaders should speak out on political matters. In our country it is their right and they have an obligation to do so.

Prostitution should not be legal. Prostitution is a crime against the prostitute, denial of respect and degradation of human life. They are the victims.

There is life after death. Actually there is no death in the complete sense for a person. I believe while although the body my return to the earth, our soul never perishes. Since I believe we will all be held accountable for our thoughts, actions and words before God, I believe the

Acceptance of evolution does not deny a belief in God. Evolution is just one of the many processes God used (uses) to form life on earth, with the exception of humans. I believe there were species on this earth at one time that resembled humans in every aspect except one: a soul. They were selected out, in on

A world without religion would be worse. "Religion" is so subjective a term, in this sense I equate this with a belief in God, faith and spirituality, in the sense that we belong to something greater than ourselves. I believe God created all life, but made human beings special by making us in th

Violence in movies contributes to violence in society. Without a doubt. Video games as well. History has shown cultures immersed in conflict and warfare increase their violence towards each other and others.

A belief in evolution does not contradict a belief in Creation. I believe God created heaven and earth, from nothing to everything. The methods God used to create and what God ultimately used to keep it all going is a mystery we are challenged to discover. There is simply too much evidence to deny that evolution does

There are persuasive reasons to prohibit same-sex couples from raising children. From a personal and religious moral basis, yes. From a practical, intrafamilial reason, no.

Minors should be exempt from the death penalty. Everyone should be exempt from the death penalty. Consciously and deliberately killing another person is murder, no matter the reason.

Public displays of religious content should not be permitted; the government should refrain from endorsing any and all religions. If this was meant to mean on "public land or property" this yes, It simply would not be fair to chose one over the other in Democratic Republic such as ours based on rights and freedoms.

Homosexuality is a choice. If this in opposition to it being a "natural" or "genetic" trait in a human being, then yes, it is a choice.

The use of contraceptives is immoral. Depends on your basis for morality. In my case I believe any use of any type of contraceptive that prohibits the formation of life is immoral. However, this must be put in it's proper perspective in our culture and time in history. Sad to say with populat

Feminism is relevant. Any activism is relevant whenever an imbalance occurs in a democracy. The people who have the ability and reason to act not only have the right to act but they have the obligation to do so. (as far as Ms Palin is concerned, her feminism is tied to traditi

Local and state governments should not be able to use eminent domain to acquire and transfer properties that have public benefits for private uses. My family, growing up in a small farming community, became the victims of this scorched earth policy back in the '50's. My grandfather received a 1/2 penny per acre for his land (some 300 acres). A neighbor, on a 1/2 acre, on which he built a 7 room house

Drugs should not be legalized. Drugs? You mean like Pharmaceuticals? No they should be outlawed, punishable by death .. of wait, many of them do cause death! oops ... But if you mean, street drugs like crack, smack, meth, etc, of course not - but it begs the question why we allow certa

There is convincing evidence that a higher being exists. Yes, but God cannot be proven by the means of scientific reasoning. In “proving” something, first you have to ask what constitutes proof? Five of the most common steps are: 1. Can it exist whether or not we know it exists? (e.g., the love a parent for the

The government should mandate paid parental leave. It would go a long way to helping people in need with their families and retaining their jobs.

Homosexuals should be allowed to enter the clergy. What clergy? If a religious organization accepts homosexuality sure, but they don't, no! It's called freedom of religion and that is protected above a persons right to violate that freedom.

There is a non-religious basis for universal principles of morality. Interesting. Yes, I believe all people have a common natural, moral law that defines our notion of right and wrong, good and evil. It forms the basis of our conscience.

Government funding should not be available to religious organizations for the purpose of performing a social good. By and large this is not true. Not all religious organizations are so keen to evangelize, but it only takes a couple to ruin it for all, sad to say.

The 'War on Drugs' has not been effective in curbing illegal drug use. I had a good laugh ... ha ha ha ... are you joking or what?

Homosexuality is not immoral. Homosexuality is not sinful or immoral in and of itself. The Bible only speaks of social disapproval and not ethical or moral. The Church later only defined same-sex acts and marriage immoral, just as it sees premarital sex as immoral, adultery, masturbat

African Americans should not receive reparations for slavery. That should have happened 100 years ago or more, not now. We cannot possibly make up the difference much less track down all the people and situations of that time. Issue a government apology, yes, reparations, no.