Well, bigot tends to have a very negative connotation (moreso than ignorant), especially since the definition uses the words 'intolerantly' and 'prejudices'.
i would call discrimination on the basis of sexuality both intolerant and prejudiced.
As for the question posed by strictly enforcing the Bible, Judeo-Christian heritage exists in the federal concept of marriage, but not at a level of 100%.
what about polygamy? the patriarchs all did it, and tended to impregnate their wive's handmaidens while they were at it. lots of culture practiced monogamy, and the ancient jews don't appear to be one of them.
also, for future reference, there is no FEDERAL concept of marriage. marriage licenses and these laws are all at the state level.
(as that would totally undermine separation of church and state)
and promoting intolerant laws because your religion doesn't like a certain kind of person doesn't?
(of course, that assumes that the Bible is against homosexual marriage, but we won't get in depth on that one since that would get a bit off-topic).
find me a verse from the bible condemning lesbians.
edit: Also, the verse from Leviticus shouldn't be used.
then i move that we strike this one as well:
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Lev 18:22 Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it [is] abomination.
We don't live under the Law of the Old Testament (or God's Old Covenant with his people), we know live under the grace of Jesus Christ (or the New Covenant), which empowers us to do that which is right. You don't see any church strictly enforcing all of the codes in Leviticus today, do you?
*yawn*
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Mat 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets
Also, read the story about the adulteress who Jesus saved from a stoning and forgave. That's a very simple explanation (almost over-simplified).
so, should the government punish the adulteress? should they outlaw adultery? can you truly regulate morality, and if you can does it have any meaning if do?
the bible and the constitution are different documents, and should remain so.
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