Sexual Misconduct in Buddhism

[Wind Song]

Buddhists don't have "commandments" we have precepts for conduct. Here is the one on sexual misconduct:

"Aware of the suffering caused by sexual misconduct, I undertake to cultivate responsibility and learn ways to protect the safety and integrity of individuals, couples, families, and society. I am determined not to engage in sexual relations without love and a long- term commitment. To preserve the happiness of myself and others, I am determined to respect my commitments and the commitments of others. I will do everything in my power to protect children from sexual abuse and to prevent couples and families from being broken by sexual misconduct."

[Wind Song]

Note that homosexuality is not a sin.

[jimnyc]

I'l' keep this in the back of my mind in case I ever convert. Till then, I couldn't care less.

[OCA]

Note that homosexuality is not a sin.

Great, a bunch of babbling gooks can bugger each other in the ass, guess there will be a lot less babbling gooks around.

[Wind Song]

I'l' keep this in the back of my mind in case I ever convert. Till then, I couldn't care less.

It's a big deal to me. Most arguments against gay marriage are religious in nature.

[jimnyc]

It's a big deal to me. Most arguments against gay marriage are religious in nature.

I'm Catholic, but my reasons for being against queers has NOTHING to do with religion. I'm sure you're right about others though.

[OCA]

It's a big deal to me. Most arguments against gay marriage are religious in nature.

Listen here Ellen, mine has zero, I mean zero to do with religion.

[Wind Song]

I'm Catholic, but my reasons for being against queers has NOTHING to do with religion. I'm sure you're right about others though.

Bull. The RCC is about as negative towards gay and lesbians as any religion. Probably worse.

[jimnyc]

Bull. The RCC is about as negative towards gay and lesbians as any religion. Probably worse.

I really don't care what ANY religion thinks about queers, even my own. Religion has NOTHING to do with why I am against queers and queer marriage.

[Wind Song]

I really don't care what ANY religion thinks about queers, even my own. Religion has NOTHING to do with why I am against queers and queer marriage.

Right. You're just prejudiced against us.

[jimnyc]

Right. You're just prejudiced against us.

Nope, I apply common sense. Call me bigoted, prejudiced... I don't care. Its you "sensitive" types that get up in arms over that kind of stuff.

[Wind Song]

Nope, I apply common sense. Call me bigoted, prejudiced... I don't care. Its you "sensitive" types that get up in arms over that kind of stuff.

OK. I will call you what you are. Prejudiced. Bigoted.

[jimnyc]

OK. I will call you what you are. Prejudiced. Bigoted.

Sweet, I like labels, especially when they are true and factual! And that then makes you an abnormal, lying hypocrite!

[Wind Song]

Sweet, I like labels, especially when they are true and factual! And that then makes you an abnormal, lying hypocrite!

What have I lied about? I am openly lesbian. I am legally married. I have been with my wife for 27 years. We are happily married.

Our lives are as normal to us as yours is to you.

Our families accept us. Our spiritual community accepts us. Our employers accept us.

You don't. Big deal.

You are irrelevant.

[jimnyc]

What have I lied about? I am openly lesbian. I am legally married. I have been with my wife for 27 years. We are happily married.

Our lives are as normal to us as yours is to you.

You said 2 days ago that you were against all name calling. That lasted about 10 minutes before you admitted you enjoyed it when it was Maddow, and not long after that you started engaging in it yourself. Sorry, these are just the facts, Ma'am.