Disney endorses....

[jakenjess]

I know this is off-topic. I've been sitting on this for days, and I feel that I have to respond. I consider myself a true Christian. I do not believe, however, that there is one correct path that everyone must follow for salvation. Jews have their relationships with God. Muslims have their relationships with God. Other Christian groups have their relationships with God. Who am I to say that you must follow Lutheran teachings, or even Christian teachings, in order to find salvation? It seems arrogant to me to believe that you have the only answer and that God should only be worshipped in your way. Others choose not to have a relationship with God or to even believe that God exists. I don't feel that it is my place to tell them that they are wrong and damned to hell. I guess my idea of evangelism is a very quiet evangelism. I do my best to lead the life that I believe God wants me to lead. I teach my children according to these beliefs. I will talk to anyone who wants to talk to me about my beliefs. I pray for anyone that needs prayers. I don't feel that I should be out trying to change the ways that others believe and worship or telling them that they serve God incorrectly. I see God as a loving God, not a vengeful God. If I am wrong, I'll find out eventually.

Beth

Beautifully said, Beth! I totally agree.

 

[GreatLakes5]

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[islandmum]

My God is love. He teaches me to love and respect others. I don’t have to agree with them, but I do have to love them. He told us to leave the judging up to Him. And that is how I want to live my life. If I spend my life hating someone or something because they go against what I believe then I am also doing wrong in my God’s eyes. I believe that hate causes more pain for those that harbor it then those they hate. I do believe that there is one true God and one true way to Heaven and I also believe that the Bible is the infallible word of God given to us to guide our lives. But those are my beliefs and I have never thought that beating someone over the head with them would entice them to want anything to do with them. I do believe in sharing my faith, don’t get me wrong. I will invite you to church, you can say no. I may invite you again sometime; you still have the option to say no. But I won’t pester you to death with it or give you some hellfire and damnation speech.


If gay couples want to get married than so be it. Denying them that does not nothing but fuel hate as far as I’m concerned. The importance of my marriage is between me, my husband and God, not a piece of paper from the state. There are many Christians that disagree with me on that one. That is their choice.

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what a wonderfully put post KT! Your words and beliefs are as I think a true Christian is.

Those who promote hate of others for their lifestyles, beliefs etc.. under the banner of christianity have no place calling themselves christians in my view.

 

[jjenniboo]

I'm all for it. Who am I to judge what makes a person happy. I have multiple friends who are gay and I'd love to have another reason to go to Disney !!!

 

[Rememberingthe70s]

... It seems arrogant to me to believe that you have the only answer and that God should only be worshipped in your way. Others choose not to have a relationship with God or to even believe that God exists. I don't feel that it is my place to tell them that they are wrong and damned to hell.

Beautifully said.

And I would like to point out - there are plenty of gay Christians. And there are main-line denominations with gay bishops, and denominations that willingly ordain gay clergy. Times, they are a-changin'.

That said, having had a partner that worked in a major department at Disney, the company's commitment to inclusion does not surprise me at all. It's nothing new. Disney has a huge gay work force, and they have been supportive of those folks for years. As an example - As a same-sex domestic partner, I've been the recipient of Disney's wonderful insurance.

 

[NewmanFamily6]

I think it is great! Besides it really won't have any bearing on you or your family unless you are invited by the couple having the ceremony Also, if you have issue with gay unions then you probably wouldn't have any friends who would invite you to said ceremony anyway

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Let me see, a straight couple can meet in a bar, run off to Las Vegas or elsewhere and get married on the spur of the moment and accidentally pop out a child or two that they do not take care of and that is fine and dandy but a gay couple, who have been together for decades, made a thoughtful and difficult choice to have a child in some fashion that they love and nurture are threatening the sanctity of marriage? (not that are not gay couples who just as messed up as some straight couples)

Love is love is love and as long as no one is doing anything that would scare the horses in the street I care not what folks do behind close doors nor with any other consenting adult.

What makes a marriage, to me, is not who is involved, but at least the intention of monogamy and commitment. Anything that encourages people to attempt this makes for a more stable society and that is the whole purpose of marriage. IMO

I am a middle classed, middle aged housewife from the Midwest and have come to this conclusion after decades of living and learning.

I am with Beth on religion as well although my personal faith is pretty much middle of the road.

I think Disney does the right thing in treating people equally. It is the 'Christian" thing to do.

Slightly Goofy but not entirely ignorant

 

[The.Epcot.Man]

A little suprised this hasnt already been addressed here, and I am going to attempt to pose the question w/o offending anyone, but does anyone see an issue with Disney allowing/promoting same sex wedings in there parks and on their cruises?

no...but I'm not a homophobe.

 

[MiniGirl]

Holy thread resurection, Batman.

 

[sbsteel]

Holy thread resurection, Batman.

MTE!

Someone had some extra time to read the archives...from 3.5 years ago.

 

[Rememberingthe70s]

MTE!

Someone had some extra time to read the archives...from 3.5 years ago.

Day off!

 

[Nancyg56]

Holy thread resurection, Batman.

I know but as long as it is here I might as well jump in.

I can understand why some folks are not comfortable with gay marraige or commitment ceremonies. I really can. I do not understand why that discomfort should negate that right to celebrate the marraige or commitment. More and more companies are dooing the right thing by respecting sexual orientation and I cannto wait for he day when this is no longer a discussion.

As long as people feel the need to ostracize people who are not straight we are going to have incidents like the one that occured with Tyler. Isn't it time to celebrate companies like Disney that have decided to respect the rights of everyone, not just the rights of some?

 

[princessmom29]

I don't think iti s anyone else's pusiness who someone chooses to marry, or when, where, and how. Yay for Disney for being accepting and inclusive of all. I don't get why people are hung up on a decision someone else has made that has no bearing or effect on them at all.

 

[pixiewings71]

Holy thread resurection, Batman.

 

[pyrxtc]

I know this thread is old but Google searching for a news story about it brought me to this site.... http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/06/AR2007040602286.html

I find it rather funny that the picture they posted with the story is of a straight couple.