Is It Bigoted To Have A Supported Opinion?

That's a real tough interpretation to defend. After removing the Hebrews from bondage and then doing 40 years of nation building out in the wilderness, you might have anticipated plenty of some opportunity to rub some of the rough edges off.Perhaps those Hebrews filtered God's word through their own ideas of right and wrong. It wouldn't be the last time that anyone did that.

That would depend on how this is enforced. If it's simply a desired suggestion by the parents like "It would be nice if you married an Indian women, son, but it's up to you" then I guess that's cool.But if it's enforced against the will of the individual like "You have no choice in the matter" then it's not cool.I mean, the whole point of the gay marriage debate is that individuals have the right to choose who they want to marry. Taking away that right, be it heterosexual marriage or gay marriage, is wrong. The individuals rights should be protected under any circumstance. To me, forcing your son or daughter to marry who you say they have to marry is just as bad as denying a gay people the right to marry their partner of choice. It comes down to denying an individual their right to choose their spouse.- Oni

Looks like we agree that having an opinion like that isn't bigoted. So then polygamists should be included too. Why do they seem to have been pushed to the back of the bus?

Parent: We would prefer that you date that Jesus fella and spend a nice quiet night at home until you marry a good girl, but if you prefer partying like a rock star, doing bongs, and having group sex, we respect that you are an adult and you are still our son! (WTF?)

Wanting to keep your race and culture strong is not automatically a bigoted opinion, I agree. But, certain actions to ensure that your race and culture are kept strong can be considered bigoted.Like not wanting, or to an extreme, not allowing someone to marry on that basis, for example. There are other ways of preserving your race and culture that don't deny someone their individual rights. I personally don't see anything wrong with polygamy, so long as it's not with underage girls. The west doesn't recognize it, I don't really know why. Be it religious prejudice or some kind of tax issue with too many people married together. But I do support their rights to polygamy.- Oni

Are those the only two options people have? Date Jesus or do bongs and have group sex?How 'bout:

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Parent: I respect your right to date who you like and hope that you make good decisions based on what we've taught you.

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Isn't that better?But, in any case, partying like a rockstar, doing bongs and having group sex is fun. I don't recommend you always do it, but don't be such a prude and try it once or twice. Life seems boring otherwise.- OniPS: Doing bongs...?

Sure, as I said:

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I don't see anything wrong with wanting to keep your race and culture strong. It becomes wrong when they act on those desires and, say, prohibit them from marrying an non-indian, or disown them when they do. But having the opinion? I don't think so.

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. Yeah, I don't get it either. Why are they being left in the dust? Really? How so? What are you doing to include them?

I suppose that the issue is rights. To me, the issue is also responsibility. Lets put this in terms you understand.Oni: Stay away from that chocolate donut and go to the health club! Being fit and in shape is the best option for you!person attracted to sweets: I have a right to eat whatever I want!Now...does that right that they have negate your concern as to what their preferences and choices should be?Do you support their rights to gluttony? Lets say their sin was less severe...say it was vanilla wafers...in moderation.

After a parent said that, could anyone expect their child to see them as anything but clowns?
"We prefer you date that Jesus fella.."HUH?Date Jesus?Now that's really strange."We prefer you stuck to necrophilia until you marry a nice girl."Yup. Sage advice.

Well, if this attraction includes a deep and profound desire to fellate him, then I'd have to suppose that that was part of God's purpose too.

And let's suppose their sin was being left-handed. Society used to beat that out of children ... for their own good, of course. The welfare of the child was paramount, as was explained to them while they were being flogged.

I think they get associated with pedophilia because of that one sect of Later Day Saints. Also, there might not be enough of them to make themselves be heard. It takes loud voices and action to change minds. I'd argue equally for their rights as I do for gay marriage. I don't really do much for anyone else other than that.- Oni

Oh please, make it about titties! Your individual concern for someone elses life is not negated, no matter how irrational or bigoted the concern is. I think it's wrong that products like that are advertised as they are to children, and in many cases are often advertised as a healthy option - such as fat free Oreos. I think people should be educated on proper eating habits. But, I support your right to do whatever you want to your body. But my concern has evidence to back it up. My concern is not irrational or bigoted.The only concern I'd have is how it affects the overall cost of healthcare system that I also need to use. If you're fucking with my money then I gotta take issue. I have been called out for being prejudice to fat people before though.We take our lumps when we present our opinions, I guess.- Oni

The main problem with polygamy is the complxity of the contract.In a two-way marriage, if one person decides to leave the contract is dissolved and the courts decide on disposition of resources, children, etc. In a three-way marriage, if one person decides to leave, what happens to the other two? As you add participants, you multiply complications.And how do you agree on adding new participants? Historically, polygamous marriages have been unequal, usually with the man hiring and firing wives at his whim. If anything was wrong with polygamy, it was the inequality.

And I would disagree. I would call it idolatry.