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[dragonwriter]

(1) that's not what “equivocate” means (as in there is no definition of “equivocate” which fits that sentence structure.)

(2) If you mean something like “paints an equivalence between”, I didn't. I provided an illustration of the concept that the existence of a cultural difference does not imply equal validity of both sides of the difference.

(3) The attitudes rejecting homosexuality are almost entirely not found in secular society, though they may be found in national whose government is, nominally at least, secular.

[Helmet → dragonwriter]

1 - i changed it to equate for you.

2. you did, and your illustration provided no such thing; it’s a strawman with no bearing in reality, and your very self-same argument can be used to undermine your own position...

3. what?

[lurr → Helmet]

There was no equivalence drawn between slavery and the (modern) treatment of homosexuals.

There was a parallel drawn between the cultural divide on both issues, and the implication was that, like slavery, oppression of homosexuals is wrong.

3. The hatred of homosexuals (at least hatred of gay marriage) tends to draw from religion. A more secular society has no reason to care.