Originally posted by Viking
Ok then, but there is one thing I've wondered about this whole thing ... maybe a bit off topic ... I don't see why Muslims and Christians have to fight all the time when they hate the same things: Gays and women.
Let me say first I am not thin-skinned enough to be insulted by this.
But... I have worn myself out (in the past) trying to describe the Christian perspective on homosexuality. It never changes anyone's viewpoint, so I will not try again. I'll just say you have it completely wrong when you say Christians hate homosexuals. Totally.
I'm confused about your comment on women more than anything else. Are you referring to Ecclesiastes? "Women, in all things submit to your husbands"? If so, are you also familiar with the companion passage "Men, love your wives as you love your own bodies"? That means treat women as you would yourself, or in other words, as equals. The Bible also mentions Eve was made as a "companion" for Adam.
Now if you really want to have a thoughtful Biblical discussion on either topic, I'm always game. If you are just making an attempt at humor, there won't be any need. I don't really want to spend the energy on it if you don't have a real interest to learn anything.