Should we pass a constitutional amendment to ban Christian Marriage?

Question

I think that the way christians start wars, discriminate against minority groups and slow scientific progression is leading to the downfall of modern society. Afterall, It's their choice to be close minded. I know, some may argue that they were born with a genetic mutation that makes them strive for meaning so much that they make stuff up, attack anyone with original ideas, and when cornered with questions, point to a thousand year old book to support their case.

Since they believe that the end of the world is comming why would they stop it. They have a selffulfiling prophecy They are a threat to national securuty.

MLK was a great exception.
Mendal and all the other scientific monks should be praised as well.

Answer 1

Good luck with that.

Answer 2

>>>I think that the way christians start wars, discriminate against minority groups and slow scientific progression is leading to the downfall of modern society<<<

Wow -- where do I start to respond to this ignorance?

First, wars. The vast majority of history's wars have nothing to do with Christianity, or even with religion in general.

Second, discriminate against minority groups. I guess you didn't know that the Catholic schools in the Deep South were desegregating themselves many years before the Civil Rights Act of '64. That's just one of many examples of how churches have helped minorities.

Third, slowing scientific progression. Without the Catholic Church and its patronage of learning and science, particularly through the period of the Enlightenment, there would have been no science and learning.

Banning Christian marriage and other religious practices is what countries like North Korea and the former USSR have tried to do.

How interesting that you are climbing into the same ideological bed as the kooks who run/ran those hellholes.

Answer 3

My, my, my.... I see a bit of prejudice coming from your corner too.

First off you might consider not lumping all Christians together. That's called a s-t-e-r-e-o-t-y-p-e. It's something akin to narrow minded people insisting that all gays are pedifiles (another untrue stereotype)

Many Christians through the years have worked to stop wars, not start them. Some major scientific discoveries were made by Christian clerics who shared their findings with the world. Martin Luther King, Jr., who worked hard to create a better world for all peoples, was an ordained Baptist minister. Devout Anglican and member of Parliament, William Wilberforce, worked tirelessly to abolish slavery in the British Empire. Fellow Anglican, Florence Nightengale, is considered by many to be a major pioneer of modern nursing. So cut the untruthful diatribe.

Regarding your question... Christianity (or any other religion for that matter) doesn't need the permission of government to perform marriages. A religious wedding is a ceremony that is held outside of government control. In fact there are churches in the U.S. that do already perform religious marriage ceremonies between people of the same gender.

The problem lies with government... the laws which legislate who can get a marriage license. The U.S. government cannot ban Christian marriage but it can refuse to grant marriage licenses to couples who don't meet the requirements of the law.

I suppose the U.S. government could refuse marriage licenses to Christian couples (though the likelihood of this happening is off the wall) but it wouldn't stop Christian clergy from bestowing the blessing of their church upon the union of individuals.

This is a matter involving government's recognition of a legal bond (marriage) between people of the same sex. In theory it should be argued outside the bounds of religion but I doubt that it will be. I understand your anger but slapping all Christians against the wall because of it is just going to keep the ugliness swirling around us.

It may take years, much as it did for William Wilberforce to work for the abolition of slavery in Great Britain, but the best approach is to continue to chip away at the source of the problem making allies along the way to help in the cause. Get rid of the "all you Christians" stereotypes and start working with others for a change.

My best to you.

Answer 4

While I don't like the way Christians are trying to change this country's legal system, I'm not for discrimination against them.

Retribution and retaliation is not the answer to solve any problem. Liberals in the US preach that the christian right should be more "tolerant". Well, let's practice what we preach. Show them the tolerance they haven't shown us and teach by example. No person should be discriminated against because of their religious beliefs or lack thereof.

Unlike some Chrisitans hate me for being gay, I don't hate them. I don't wish ill on them, and I don't wish to limit what they do. I want them to have a pulpit from which to preach their message. I want a pulpit from which to preach mine.

I accept their views as their own, and welcome their right to speak freely and express those views. The only thing I don't want them doing is changing the laws of the land to fit their religion. The government should be impartial. Aside from that, let them speak their minds and I'll speak mine.

Answer 5

Don't worry your fussy little mind about it. We are already being persecuted and this nation has been slowly taking God out. So some day all your desires and thoughts will come true but they will be very short as this is was Satan has to offer, temporary pleasure. Then as you people who refuse the Truth, will cry out but my Lord's Spirit will no longer be on earth. Good luck and I pray this will not be for you and the Lord call you and forgive your foolish question.

Answer 6

Ahh, another closed-mind bigot. Shame, shame shame. You obviously do not study current events very closely. Does the word "Islamic fundamentalist" mean anything to you? I didn't think so. Does the name "Rev. Martin Luther King" mean anything to you? I didn't think so. Perhaps you should study your history a little more closely before you start putting down those of us who actually read and understand that 'thousand year old' book you refer to.

Answer 7

This type of arguement is the basis for every arguement agains religions and even Gays. "Some people as part of a group have been suspected of causing problems, Let's ban their abilities to reproduce, or to live happily."

When you start to prohibit according to religion, you leave the US Populace and enter in to the Taliban.

Tolerance...education.

Answer 8

If this is a sly way to argue for gay marriage, understand that people have voted in various states to uphold such bans. It is not the 'Christians' doing all this stuff you don't like, it is the people of your country.

Answer 9

I think we should ban ALL religion, especially Christianity. I mean, no matter what you say, part of Christiantiy is still the judgemental old testament. Judgementalness will also mean intolerance and discrimination.

Answer 10

The Constitution should have no amendments that ban our civil rights. We, as individuals, differ from one another. Who has the right to judge what is right or wrong? NO ONE! If an act does no harm to anyone, then why ban it?

Answer 11

seperation of chruch and state is a joke. if it wasnt there whouldnt be prayer in school in the first place or bible studies in public schools. christians have worked hard to tear up the country so thier rights should be taken away.