So, I have this friend that I went to college with (I guess I’ll consider him a friend, for now). He is a right-wing Bible thumper. This friend always puts conservative talking points as his status update on Facebook. And without fail, I usually take the bait and give him a moderate/liberal view. It always ends up with him coming back to some scripture in the Bible that proves that I’m stupid and Godless. We had a healthy debate just earlier today (9/20/11) about how homosexuals are all adulterers and that the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is going to cause straight people in the military to commit adultery because the gays can. Here is a screen shot of the argument:
Well, I was really hoping the screenshot would allow you to read it, but alas. I’ll copy and paste it for you:
Can someone objectively explain to me how we can repeal DADT but still have a policy against adultery? Last I checked, any sex outside of marriage was adultery. Not being political here, just wondering if this repeal will lead to the military telling married men, “Well, do whatever you want now too!” Feel free to share your thoughts, as I’m sure some of you will.
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Sep 21, 2011
Your “friend” needs to do some research. You may be surprised to learn that adultery is not listed as an offense in the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The UCMJ is a federal law, enacted by Congress, to govern legal discipline and court martials for members of the armed forces. Articles 77 through 134 of the UCMJ encompasses the “punitive offenses” (these are crimes one can be prosecuted for). None of those articles specifically mentions adultery.
Adultery in the military is actually prosecuted under Article 134, which is also known as the “General Article.” Article 134 simply prohibits conduct which is of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces, or conduct which is prejudicial to good order and discipline.
In a very quiet move, in 2002, President Bush adopted many of the changes to the Elements of Proof,” the “Explanation” section under this offense now requires commanders to consider several factors when determining whether or not the offense of “adultery” constitutes a crime.
Kris is acting like ALL of the military are christian or even have morals. Anyone who’s ever lived on base knows how completely incestual it can be. And who is to define what adultery is? The Traditional Roman Catholics don’t believe in divorce because you will always be married to the 1st person so anyone after that is commiting adultery.
Besides, all this “adultery” could be stopped if we allow the gays to marry.
Sep 21, 2011
Love Wins was a great book, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Your friend should learn a little humility and grace. Christians are supposed to be known for that, even when we disagree with something.
The Bible does not teach eternal punishment. God’s love & mercy endures forever. Does it really endure forever or only in this life? How can it be Good News if it doesn’t translate to the afterlife? God will still judge but He will not punish forever. He’s a better father than we are, right?
1 Tim 4:10 This is why we work hard and continue to struggle, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers.
That’s like saying track is for everyone, especially for those who like to run. Salvation is for everyone, especially those who believe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjRcO1Sm0HU
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