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"Gay law change may force us to divorce.”

Where's my gun? :confused:

Finally found a use for it . . .
 
iLander|1433963351|3887460 said:
Where's my gun? :confused:

Finally found a use for it . . .
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:lol:
 
There are always going to be kooks and extremists and people who will say anything for attention. It's just too bad we can't hold them to their "promises." Canada, on the other hand, is probably glad that's the case. :lol:
 
iLander|1433963351|3887460 said:
Where's my gun? :confused:
Finally found a use for it . . .
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:appl:

And they should be sent to the same frozen rock in another galaxy as that nincompoop who wants to make church attendance mandatory in her state. :rolleyes:
 
"Homophobic Zealot Couple Just Dying for Attention Blames Their Pathetic Decision to Divorce on Homosexuality and Takes it to the Media...Makes All other Christian Families Look Bad."

:nono:
 
House Cat|1433966878|3887490 said:
"Homophobic Zealot Couple Just Dying for Attention Blames Their Pathetic Decision to Divorce on Homosexuality and Takes it to the Media...Makes All other Christian Families Look Bad."
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Not to me.
Only to people who stereotype and paint with a broad brush.

Like people in every group, Christians vary.
Many I know are wonderful people.
 
kenny|1433967111|3887494 said:
House Cat|1433966878|3887490 said:
"Homophobic Zealot Couple Just Dying for Attention Blames Their Pathetic Decision to Divorce on Homosexuality and Takes it to the Media...Makes All other Christian Families Look Bad."
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Not to me.
Only to people who stereotype and paint with a broad brush.

Like people in every group, Christians vary.
Many I know are wonderful people.
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:love: :bigsmile:
 
House Cat|1433966878|3887490 said:
"Homophobic Zealot Couple Just Dying for Attention Blames Their Pathetic Decision to Divorce on Homosexuality and Takes it to the Media...Makes All other Christian Families Look Bad."

:nono:
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I know many super cool Christians who join me in giving behavior like this major side-eye.
 
Publicity stunt. 100 proof bullsh.
 
Wow, I apologise on behalf of all other normal Aussies. I don't even get the hypocrisy really because if they are so religious divorcing is supposed to be a sin anyway.
 
I wish him well with his divorce proceedings. I have no patience for people who use their hatred toward others in the name of Christianity. I find it extremely sad.
 
The couple in the article has a rather interesting definition of the the word force. I don't mind that the couple, and article, has received publicity. It may mean that they are more likely to carry through on their threat which is something I really like to see. What mental gymnastics will they use next when making choices about raising children as a divorced, devout Christian couple?

Actually, would they even be able to get divorced? Laws in the UK require a legal separation. I don't think saying that my husband and I would live together, share a household, financial responsibilities, raise children together, own property together, and continue to refer to each other as husband and wife would entitle us to a divorce here. What's Australia like?
 
Sounds to me like people who wanted a divorce and now have something they can use to blame rather than themselves for their own failures.
 
Before shooting off their mouth, they should check out the tax and inheritance ramifications.
 
To them I say: I'll believe that when I see it.

Idiots
 
All I am going to say is that it is unfortunate that gay marriage is a catalyst for their divorce. If only it were the other way around and their divorce were to be the catalyst for gay marriage - I would be at the office on their behalf, filing their divorce papers to get the ball rolling.

We still have some really stupid laws in this country that lean too far away from equality :(sad
 
I wonder if they realise how lucky they are to have the choice to divorce.
 
Polished|1433993327|3887690 said:
I wonder if they realise how lucky they are to have the choice to divorce.
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Touché
 
There's a rumour that has popped up that the husband from this couple has slept with men previously, so there's talk about him possibly using this as a guise to divorce his wife. If that is true then it saddens me that people feel the need to do so in order to protect themselves from the opinions and persecution of those around them.
 
This couple are from my home city and there's now a rally being organised for people to celebrate their divorce. My concern is does it somehow lend support to this couple's cause rather than the other way around. Any thoughts.

"I invite everyone who supports marriage equality to come celebrate the DIVORCE of Nick & Sarah Jensen!

They have decided that being married together in a country where it's legal for a man and a man to marry, or a woman and a women, is just too horrible. They'd much rather be divorced and I think we should all support and celebrate in their decision when the date finally does come.

We sure hope there won't be any backing out on their behalf as hundreds upon hundreds of gays and gay rights supporters come to rejoice in the parting ways of these narrow minded citizens which so many of us are ashamed to call Canberrans.

Date and location to be announced, but hopefully in the not too distant future. (Sep 1st just a placeholder for now, but who knows!)"
 
Polished|1434069681|3888129 said:
This couple are from my home city and there's now a rally being organised for people to celebrate their divorce. My concern is does it somehow lend support to this couple's cause rather than the other way around. Any thoughts.
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I think it would lend fire to those who remain opposed to gay marriage anyway. I doubt it would sway anyone for or against the cause.

Personally, while I understand why people would want to participate in such a "celebration"/skewering, I think it's in bad taste. As was the original announcement, of course. Two wrongs don't make a right, and all that.
 
Frankly, I think this couple is looking for attention. Oh, they may really by against gay marriage, but saying it forces them to divorce is beyond stupid.

But, if they insist: go ahead and get that divorce. Good luck with that, you'll see just how many people are truly impressed with your "commitment" to the cause and how many quickly forget you ever even stated your opinion, let alone went ahead with your "threat."
 
sorry, too busy laughing at them. I don't know why, just find this humorous, because -comprehension fail.

Here are some good gems
"marriage is not a human invention"
If that is true, if marriage is God-given and not created by people then you divorcing doesn't actually do anything then?


"Indeed, it raises a red flag when a government decides it is not content only having sovereignty over land, taxes and the military — but ‘words’ themselves." Yes governments when creating laws actually have to make definitions of words. It's kind of a legally thing. Sorry if that is scary to you.

they also "know we are not alone.” I freely welcome all homophobic Christian couples to divorce. Maybe it will be a big thing, and they can sweetly explain to their kids that marriage is a sacred institution and therefore that's why they are all *astards"
 
What about where it says in the Bible "What God has joined together let not man put asunder"? Whether they agree with gay marriage or not, it doesn't make sense to divorce. :confused:
 
Calliecake|1433978897|3887588 said:
I wish him well with his divorce proceedings. I have no patience for people who use their hatred toward others in the name of Christianity. I find it extremely sad.
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This. Plus 1

Hatred in the name of Jesus, Allah, Buddha, any religion, it's just heresy. :cry:
 
KaeKae|1434311845|3889229 said:
The backlash has begun.
Plus, it doesn't look like it would be so easy to pull off their threat, anyway.
As I said before, Idiots.

http://www.thegailygrind.com/2015/06/14/christian-couple-threatening-to-divorce-over-gay-marriage-banned-from-friends-wedding/
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Thanks for the link! It provided the answer to my above question about what exactly is necessary for a divorce in Australia (I couldn't find it in 3 clicks like the author could). As I thought, this couple wouldn't quality. Numpties.
 
Maisie|1434286063|3889106 said:
What about where it says in the Bible "What God has joined together let not man put asunder"? Whether they agree with gay marriage or not, it doesn't make sense to divorce. :confused:
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This really nails it from the Christian perspective. The former Head of the Christian Lobby here made such a point of not being divisive and this couple going global with this seemed to undo all his work. Grrr. However it's probably as many are pointing out, their five minutes of fame.
 
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