Hi Doug,

see also:
Sodomy Laws

>>>What the heck is a "detestible act against nature"? Peeing in the woods? *g*
>>>Seriously is it something like dumping gunk in a stream?
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>>Think "privacy of your own bedroom", and you'll get a general idea....
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>Garrett,
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>Well, my life must be a lot more dull than that of others. There's nothing in my private bedroom life that in anyway is detestable against nature. That's quite a remark if that's what you mean. (???)
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>OTOH, nature isn't alive and has no feelings and therefore nothing can be done "against" it in the manner I think I'm understanding you refer to. IOW, the immoral act that cause "detestability" has traditionally been applied to living creatures. Is this some sort of tree worship thing? You've kind of lost me here...
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>I have more than a little trouble thinking that a "detestible act" can be performed against dirt. *g*
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>If you mean things like littering or breaking some given statute or law this is more understandable.
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>Can you elaborate? Privately works if you're just being squeamish.
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>Best,
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>DD