III. Structured Answer

Consider the following statement: Places that are located near each other tend to be similar, especially if they share government or demographic factors. These local similarities are more important than any differences that come from trade.
1. identify two pieces of evidence that support this statement and two pieces of evidence that contradict this statement. (4 points)

2. Write a short paragraph that uses evidence to provide a counterargument to this statement. (Hint: You don't have to prove that it is wrong — you just have to explain that sometimes other factors are more important. Remember to give examples.) (6 points)

it was the first amendment

because everyone tends to get their feelings hurt if they don't agree with something someone is doing and vice versa. it's a major issue that needs to be dealt with, especially in the christian society. everyone thinks that christians hate gay people, because it is a sin, and christians "just hate everyone who sins and every one is going to hell for sinning"(saying that all in a sarcastic tone but i'm just going to go ahead and tell you why everything with that type of view on christians is wrong.

#1. christians do not hate gay people. and if they do, then that is their own personal problem. christians are not supposed to hate anyone. if you hate a neighbor (or any person basically), then that is as if you are hating jesus.

#2. being gay is in fact a sin according to the holy bible. it is in genesis. and no, the fact that it is a sin, does not mean that god hates you. he is grieved that a person is sinning against his word, but he still loves that person. in fact, christians are supposed to love everyone. we are supposed to love our enemies, but hate the sin they are doing. we love you and respect you, but we do not agree with every decision you make, is basically what i'm trying to say.

hope this you ! (: