Public Libraries Hosting ‘Drag Queen Story Hour’ for Children

[MrDante]

No, i think youre a whiny pervert. I could care less what color you are, pervert is an inside condition.

You should know.

 

[MrDante]

I have noticed that the public libraries here in America promote homosexuality with children. The public schools also do the same. I guess my questions is: why does the government promote homosexuality?

I'm having a hard time deciding which is funnier, this or Angel's belief that anyone who isn't a homophobic bigot must be gay

 

[aCultureWarrior]

Originally Posted by aCultureWarrior
i.e. child indoctrination should be left up to the private sector.

If a privately owned theater wants to have story time with drag queens on what grounds would you prevent them from doing so?

In a righteous society,the same grounds that should be used whenever children are exposed to perversion ('gay' pride parades, 'gay' clubs in schools, etc.), be it through public tax dollars or private funding.

CDM/CDOM:

Adults who persuade or help minors commit acts of juvenile delinquency*may be charged with the crime of*contributing to the delinquency of a minor (or "CDM"). A minor is anyone under the age of majority, 18 in most states.
http://criminal.findlaw.com/criminal-charges/contributing-to-the-delinquency-of-a-minor.html

Lewd Conduct:

Lewd conduct is any unlawful act committed by an individual with the purpose of arousing the libido or sexual interest of themselves or the person towards which this action is directed. Lewd conduct criminal offences typically involve pornography, prostitution, or indecent exposure offenses. Lewd behavior, also called lewd and lascivious conduct, is considered a crime by the federal government and all fifty states, though the definition and consequences of lewd conduct can vary by jurisdiction...

Lewd conduct that involves minors is considered a felony offense. When an adult engages in behavior involving a child that is intended to arouse the sexual libido of the aggressor or the child, the offender will most likely be charged with a felony crime of lewd conduct. When an individual is convicted of lewd conduct involving a child, they will face incarceration, fines, and other serious penalties.
http://www.criminal-law-lawyer-source.com/terms/lewd.html

 

[WizardofOz]

I may find it morally objectionable.

Should the library allow it to take place?

 

[MrDante]

Should the library allow it to take place?

Apparently, you don't think the library should.

 

[WizardofOz]

Apparently, you don't think the library should.

Actually I asked you a question. If a church volunteer wants to talk to children about Jesus at a public library as a sanctioned speaker, should the library allow that?

 

[glassjester]

Actually I asked you a question. If a church volunteer wants to talk to children about Jesus at a public library as a sanctioned speaker, should the library allow that?

 

[MrDante]

Actually I asked you a question. If a church volunteer wants to talk to children about Jesus at a public library as a sanctioned speaker, should the library allow that?

You made your position clear:

Public funds shouldn't be used to pay for morally objectionable events aimed at children.

If someone finds that morally objectionable then the answer is no.

 

[Danoh]

:up:



Yes, there is no doubt that sin has been present since the fall.

But I wonder if those first century sins you mention were the sort that people were brainwashed into thinking they must commit - that they were "born that way" (the LGBT mantra).

Is it possible that these types of sins (sins that people wrongly believe are an essential part of their identity and being) are more capable of driving and keeping people away from Christ than others?

To address one of your specific, first century examples - a prostitute does not believe she was "born that way" and must continue to be a prostitute in order to "be herself." Would she not have an easier time accepting the Good News, than a transgender person who believes the Gospel message is completely opposed to his very being?

I'll have to beg to differ - Your above is YOUR rationale.

Scripture portrays people making decisions out of their own desires they then not only rationalize, but grow darker spiritually in, unless checked by Truth.

Case in point, in my long-winded spoiler, below...

Spoiler

James 1:13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: 1:14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. 1:15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

The issue is that basic darkness vain or devoid of light that is in all men, and from which they form their beliefs, values, attitudes and it's resulting behavior.

Ephesians 4:17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, 4:18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: 4:19 Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.

The course of this world being bought into by that, as well as further contributing to it.

Ephesians 2:1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2:2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: 2:3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. 2:4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 2:5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved 2:6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 2:7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

The children of that disobedience that took place way back in Eden, is what that is referring to - to the course of this world that fall unleashed.

The result being that, on the one hand; mankind is born compelled to follow its every desire.

On the other; the course of the world is like an ad agency drawing mankind to indulge in it's every whim.

This was why the following was so emphasized to the only nation ever in history the Scripture so clearly presents has been the only nation ever "ONE nation under God" - the nation Israel; way back when....

Deuteronomy 6:3 Hear therefore, O Israel, and observe to do it; that it may be well with thee, and that ye may increase mightily, as the LORD God of thy fathers hath promised thee, in the land that floweth with milk and honey. 6:4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: 6:5 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. 6:6 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: 6:7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

 

[glassjester]

I'll have to beg to differ - Your above is YOUR rationale.

Scripture portrays people making decisions out of their own desires they then not only rationalize, but grow darker spiritually in, unless checked by Truth.

You'd say, then, that all sins have the same "weight" - so to speak?

 

[Danoh]

:up:



Yes, there is no doubt that sin has been present since the fall.

But I wonder if those first century sins you mention were the sort that people were brainwashed into thinking they must commit - that they were "born that way" (the LGBT mantra).

Is it possible that these types of sins (sins that people wrongly believe are an essential part of their identity and being) are more capable of driving and keeping people away from Christ than others?

To address one of your specific, first century examples - a prostitute does not believe she was "born that way" and must continue to be a prostitute in order to "be herself." Would she not have an easier time accepting the Good News, than a transgender person who believes the Gospel message is completely opposed to his very being?

You'd say, then, that all sins have the same "weight" - so to speak?

To your last post hereinabove - "the wages of sin is death" Rom. 6:23A.

...is death...

...is death...

Regardless of "degree" - death is...death.

I've added some further thoughts on your prior post, in the Spoiler below..

Spoiler

Per the Scripture ANYONE who believes the gospel of their salvation is by said acknowledgment alone already opposing his or her sense of being: of who he or she...is.

"And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner" Luke 18:13.

"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" Romans 5:8.

"But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you" Romans 6:17.

We are not our behavior.

Rather who we are manifests itself through our behavior.

The sinner sins because he or she is born a sinner, not; the other way around.

John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: 1:13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

Romans 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:

5:19 For as by one man's disobedience (the) many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall (the) many be made righteous.

Who are said "many"?

Not the "unto all" but the "upon all them that believe" the following "unto all."

Romans 3:21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; 3:22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 3:24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 3:25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 3:26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.

One is either in that, or outside of it.

And the particular degree of said in, or out, does not matter.

Personally, whether or not a person is born as straight as an arrow, or as curved as can be, or what ever one so called Scriptural expert or another might assert, matters not if it is not per the Scripture.

The bottom-line is that "That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit" John 3:16.

Gay, straight, sober, alcoholic, great person, lousy, you name the manifestation of fallen human good and evil - the Scripture teaches that "ALL have sinned" that is to say, that ALL "have come short of the glory of God" Rom. 3:23.

BUT..

Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 5:9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. 5:10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. 5:11 And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.