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Originally Posted by MathGeek
Would parents encouraging their children to obey their teachers at school necessarily imply that the parents support forced, compulsory schooling?
Is it possible to recognize that instructions that represent wisdom and righteousness in a flawed situation do not necessary represent support for the flawed system?
And while many parents would generally instruct their children to obey their teachers, I think most would also instruct their children not to take that obedience into areas that would offend faith or conscience.
Having authority over another, whether as a teacher, parent, coach, employer, pastor, or agent of the government does not make it right to exercise one's power through the forced violation of their faith and/or conscience.
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The point is the bible can be taken many ways, and the basis of the disdain for same sex marriage is biblical.
Portions of the bible are conveniently ignored while others are lifted high, and interpretations are infinite anyhow.
Is it time for a digital "newest testament"?