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(90,061 posts) Thu Mar 6, 2014, 11:10 PM Mar 2014

Dalai Lama Backs Gay Marriage [View all]

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2014 (AFP) – The celibate Dalai Lama has thrown his considerable moral weight behind gay marriage, condemning homophobia and saying sex was fine as long as it was consensual.

The Buddhist monk offered his views on the hot-button social issue during his latest tour of the United States, where he was welcomed Thursday in Washington by top lawmakers and offered the customary prayer that opens each Senate session.

The Dalai Lama, in an interview, said that gay marriage was up to each government and was ultimately “individual business.”

“If two people — a couple — really feel that way is more practical, more sort of satisfaction, both sides fully agree, then okay,” he told an online talk show by veteran radio and television host Larry King.

http://sanmarinotribune.com/2014/03/06/dalai-lama-backs-gay-marriage/

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Dalai Lama Backs Gay Marriage [View all] bemildred Mar 2014 OP

That's awesome MannyGoldstein Mar 2014 #1

I think it's nice. bemildred Mar 2014 #2

Ultimately, MannyGoldstein Mar 2014 #3

My wife has Buddhist tendencies, so I am not surprised. nt bemildred Mar 2014 #4

I doubt the Pope's hot breath had anything to do with it. flying rabbit Mar 2014 #13

Francis' hot breath says gay marriage is 'a destructive attack on God's plan' and Bluenorthwest Mar 2014 #35

The Pope is going to Uganda himself in a few months MannyGoldstein Mar 2014 #38

It seems like he would.. thank you! Cha Mar 2014 #5

pope enlightened ? has he finally condemned the anti gay laws in Uganda and elsewhere ? JI7 Mar 2014 #6

This is about the Dalai Lama here. nt bemildred Mar 2014 #7

in the thread the pope was mentnioned and given credit for the dalai lama's position on gay rights JI7 Mar 2014 #8

That was Manny. You should ask him. I don't follow the Pope. nt bemildred Mar 2014 #9

As my spokesperson, please tell JI7 that MannyGoldstein Mar 2014 #15

Francis' silence about Uganda arresting LGBT people for life in prison is not really Bluenorthwest Mar 2014 #36

Please see post #15. nt bemildred Mar 2014 #16

Wow, nice to see he has evolved - Hell Hath No Fury Mar 2014 #10

Didn't know that. The Buddhists I'm acquainted with are very "open minded". nt bemildred Mar 2014 #11

Likewise. Hell Hath No Fury Mar 2014 #12

I think I may remember that, now you remind me. bemildred Mar 2014 #14

It has taken Buddhism a long time to embrace female monks too, but that does not mean liberal_at_heart Mar 2014 #18

Yes, that used to annoy me a lot about it. One of the reasons I don't identify that way. bemildred Mar 2014 #29

It's good to be able to commit fully to your love. merrily Mar 2014 #20

On many sexual issues he is extremely reactionary and or bizarre. Jesus Malverde Mar 2014 #26

Dang. Nobody should do without a bit of oral sex now and then. bemildred Mar 2014 #27

He changed his mind. Not an easy thing for someone in his position. merrily Mar 2014 #21

good for him Beringia Mar 2014 #17

Every step like this is good. merrily Mar 2014 #19

Who the fuck cares about the dalai lama NobodyHere Mar 2014 #22

Interesting perspective. sibelian Mar 2014 #23

Indeed, why even post about it? nt bemildred Mar 2014 #30

I don't find this to be a particularly rousing endorsement of same-sex marriage MNBrewer Mar 2014 #24

It isn't. Behind the Aegis Mar 2014 #25

du rec. xchrom Mar 2014 #28

So he was for gay marriage bans before he was against them. Orrex Mar 2014 #31

A lot of us have come a long way on this issue, and that is GOOD. nt bemildred Mar 2014 #32

Well yeah, but... Orrex Mar 2014 #33

It is not good to kick people when they do the right thing. bemildred Mar 2014 #34

I think HHTDL will survive my criticism Orrex Mar 2014 #37

No doubt. bemildred Mar 2014 #39

That's a good take Orrex Mar 2014 #40

Thank you. bemildred Mar 2014 #41