Gay Marriage

I apologize for the forfeit, I was out of town Monday-Thursday. I in no way concede that Pro has won this debate, and therefore, I will give a final rebuttal of all Pro's points. I ask the judges to keep in mind that Pro has also forfeited when considering conduct.To counter your points:1) Marriage between a man and a man or a woman and a woman is not a definite sin in the Torah, meaning it is not a sin or even frowned upon in Judaism. (Round 4, Pro)I would repeat my Round 2 argument, specifically pertaining to Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13. These passages are from what is called the "Torah," or "books of law." In other words, these passages pertain directly to Jewish laws, customs, etc. and outline what is and what isn't a sin. Just the phrasing of the passages themselves show that homosexuality is a grave sin.Leviticus 18:22"Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination (1)."Leviticus, 20:13"If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood [shall be] upon them (1)."Read the article linked under (1) for a Jewish perspective on these passages. Seeing as I am Christian, it may be harder to believe me than a Jew when it pertains to Judaism. 2) No part of the New Testament is binding to Judaism. (Round 4, Pro)See above. The Torah (from the Old Testament) are both in the Christian and the Jewish Bible. There is overlap between the two religions.3) Christianity states that no punishment is given to those who engage in homosexuality. (Round 4, Pro)Christianity states:We on earth are not give punishment for this sin. God is the benefactor of justice, we are not to "take revenge" or to "judge others hearts." However, this does not mean that we are not to judge others at all, we simply are not to punish sinners, as it is not our place. Read article (2) for more information on wrong judgement and right judgement according to Christianity.4) There are some religions that do not find homosexuality a sin.This may be the best non-response I have ever heard. The only religions you name are Christianity and Judaism. Then, you make an incredibly vague response: that "other non-aberhamic religions very clearly do not find issue with homosexuality directly." To the first two, I would ask the judges to look to my responses above. However, I honestly do not know what "other non-aberhamic" religions that Pro is referring to, as he did not name any, so I am unable to respond to these. 5) Harms 1, 2, and 3 are not true or not a harm at all. (Round 4, Pro)Seeing that it would be unfair to argue without you being able to give a response, I agree to drop these points. I'd ask the judges to disregard these points, as no substantial arguments were made.6) Lastly what's your response to both modern Judaism and Christianity almost overwhelmingly accepting homosexuality and gay marriage? (Round 4, Pro)"Tell me what the world is saying today, and I’ll tell you what the church will be saying in seven years."-Francis ShafferThe Bible stands. It draws a fine line. However, societal pressures can influence a church, but not the Bible. Modern Christianity and Judaism are churches that have given way under a secular humanistic moral guideline. Does this answer your question? 7) A heap of arguments, thrown into a blender that in no way resembles anything that we debated above. (Round 5, Pro)Bringing up new arguments in the last round without any evidence whatsoever. Next time, please cite your sources. You say "many studies have found x, y, z." What studies? I have a study in response to Pro's unnamed ones."Joint biological parentage, the modal condition for opposite-sex parents but not possible for same-sex parents, sharply differentiates between the two groups on child emotional problem outcomes. The two groups are different by definition. Intact opposite-sex marriage ensures children of the persistent presence of their joint biological parents; same-sex marriage ensures the opposite (3)."In the end, Pro has failed to1) Bring any evidence to support his arguments, 2) Fail to sufficiently disprove my arguments, as pertaining to religion, thereby3) Failing to meet his BoP.For these reasons, vote Con.Sources:(1) http://www.jewishvoiceny.com...(2) https://www.ccef.org...(3) http://papers.ssrn.com...