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Deviation Actions

deadaccount2074

Published: Jul 5, 2013

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Abortion:

I'd recommend against it, but it is nevertheless a social and a moral question. You have to look at the embryo as a potential member of society. Look at the environment this kid would be raised in, your financial status, etc. Just because it's in your body doesn't mean it's your body, so the father should have a say in this too. But one thing is for certain, abortion should only take place if you've done everything in your power to not get pregnant. Use contraceptives (birth control), condoms, etc.

Same-Sex Marriage:

People sexualize this way too much. Marriage isn't going to stop same-sex couples from having sex. Think about it this way, there are some people out there that are not interested in sex whatsoever, but they love somebody. If they were to love someone of the same gender nothing should stop them from celebrating their love in a union recognized on a federal level.

1. Marriage is not exclusively religious. Atheists can get married and their union is recognized by the state.
2. Even if it were religious and it were sexual, my religion clearly states that homosexuality is okay. Why can't the marriage of a same sex couple under my church be recognized on a federal level?
3. I completely agree that it should be up to the owners of the establishment as to whether or not they will perform same-sex marriages, but what about the ones that do want to perform it? There are other religions/beliefs out there. The beliefs of one religion should not affect how we run the country. The US wasn't founded on the christian religion.

Gun Laws:

It shouldn't be that easy to get guns. There needs to be more background checks and a test to see that these people are mentally stable. Basically, the same precautions that exist for drivers should be transfered over to future gun owners.

Circumcision:

A foreskin has over 20,000 nerve endings, it increases sexual pleasure for both partners, keeps the glans healthy, clean, moist, and sensitive, it protects the urethra from contaminants, and it's the most sensitive part of a man's penis.

1. Yes, there are benefits towards having the procedure done, but there are also risks. Not to mention, these "benefits" can be achieved through simpler means.

2. Whether or not they've had this procedure done doesn't affect them until they become sexually active. Before that happens they should be informed of the pros and cons and given a choice.

3. 100 kids in the US alone die every year due to infant circumcision, and some have resulted in sex changes; the practice reduces sexual pleasure and sensitivity, it's painful and it leads to trauma.

4. This whole issue could be compared to removing a man's testicles because it eliminates the risk of testicular cancer, but it's even worse because the procedure is being inflicted on is an infant, someone who didn't consent to the procedure.

5. You don't see alot of intact people wanting to get circumcised, but you do see alot of people that wish they'd been left intact. Leaving that choice open for your child is important.

6. He might want it in the future. If he doesn't, he can always choose to get circumcised. It does no harm to leave it on, but cutting it off does.

7. The practice exists solely for religious reasons. To decrease sexual pleasure and therefore decrease chance of premarital sex.

I'm pro-choice. His body, his choice. Circumcision should not be up to the parents, but up to the individual himself.

Multiple Parters:

I believe that one should try to be with one person to the best of their ability. However, if you do chose to have multiple partners, everyone should be informed and okay with it before you think about it. If they're not informed, it's cheating.

It is always best to follow the wise words of LaVey in this circumstance. "Do not make sexual advances unless you are given the mating signal." (This does not mean that if you are given the mating signal you have to mate. You have a choice.)