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Originally Posted by Russ D

But as your first point alludes to, times have changed. It is difficult enough being a parent and wondering how to explain a great many things in the world to your child without this sort of thing. I certainly don't agree with it but sadly for those who want to try and paint me as being an intolerant bigot, I won't be telling my daughter it's "evil" or any of that claptrap.

But how would you feel when she is older if she came home and announced to you she was gay? Do you think she would even be able to tell you? knowing your views?

Originally Posted by Russ D

Hang on.....was that a dig at me living in Wales??????

Well Russ, in my eyes that is one of the most evil and backward things one can do with thier lives

Originally Posted by Chris T

With the greatest of respect Nem, that's exactly what it is. OB the OP didn't just launch a thread about gay marriage being legalised in Spain, she launched a thread with the question 'wonder what the new Pope thinks of this!' That is explicitly inviting religious opinion on the matter.

I agree but Im thinking for the threads sake maybe we should keep the two at a safe distance? You know how long, aggressive and off topic these threads tend to get We will be talking about evolution and the existance of mythical invisable unicorns in no time

Originally Posted by orangebird

Male influences come from a lot more than just a father - grandparents, friends, teachers etc.

I was thinking that myself.