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Originally Posted by Andrew P.C.  But isn't it a contradiction then to say, "Legalize it!" and disagree with it? |
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Originally Posted by Magma2 Not at all. I disagree with a lot of things which are perfectly legal. I suppose that's the price of freedom. Of course, elect me dictator and I'll fix all that.  |
Hmm.. I do see Andrew's point. I agree that a christian should not ardently push to legalize something in which he knows contradicts the word of God; for example, I'm not going to toss my vote in for Gay Marriage even if this country decides that Gay people should have the right to be recognized as married. At the same time I understand your point as well Sean; however, I think it's a bit dangerous. In a sense not speaking out against something that is immoral (in terms of abstaining from voting against it) could be portrayed as your condonement of it. But at the same time, given the country we do live in and the role this particular form of government plays in the lives of its citizens, perhaps abstaining from voting against the issue while at the same time condemning the immorality of the particular issue is the best option.I'm not sure if that made sense, but those are my
from a political theory major. A little bit of J.S Mill's "On Liberty" is came to mind as I thought of this.