2006-09-04 20:00:36 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Yes, what business would it be for anyone else? Who would they be hurting? How would it hurt the already limping institution of marriage, let alone marriages which already exist?
If anything it would ENCOURAGE more marriages. It would aid our economy, it would teach our children that families are not always identical - because they're made up of people who actually love eachother. It would encourage gays/lesbians to have a different view on relationships altogether, that they aren't all disposable.
Allowing legal rights to marry to gays/lesbians would only Help people in general.
...and to mr Kewl: LEGAL Marriage has NOTHING to do with religion at all. Atheists are ALLOWED to legally marry, just as rapists, murderers, pedophiles and adulterers of all shapes and sizes.
Yes, there actually ARE churches which DO Preform marriage rites to gays/lesbians. The American Episcopal Church, The Unitarian Universalists, The Metropolitan Community Church...even select Methodist and United Church of Christ Churches preform same sex unions...and these are just a few.
2006-09-04 20:21:50 · answer #1 · answered by DEATH 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The problem is the word 'marriage'. What we want is for any couple to have the same protections and responsibilities under federal law.
The federal law recognizes a contract between a man and a woman that is calls marriage. Religions also recognize a sacrament between a man and a woman called marriage. These two are not the same.
All federal laws should be changed to refer to 'civil union contract' instead of marriage. Then any couple would be entitled to register a civil union contract.
The churches would remain free to marry whomever they chose - just man/woman couples, or all couples. That's a religious issue.
I'm much more concerned that we have the same rights as a straight couple.
2006-09-05 03:28:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. A civil marriage is done through the state and has nothing to do with religion. That is the legal marriage that everyone must go through to become married.
A religious marriage is the ceremony done at the church in front of your family and making a vow as God as your witness.
People confuse the two because of the word "Marriage". The state should call every licence given out a "Union certificate" and leave the term "marriage" to the churches.
It hurts no one for two consenting adults to get married.
2006-09-04 20:23:00 · answer #3 · answered by closetcoon_fan 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2006-09-05 05:03:12 · answer #4 · answered by Harry_Cox 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely!! But we have a lot of work to do before this will be possible for all GLBT people. Currently there is only one state (Vermont) that recognizes a civil union between same-sex partners. There are 1138 laws on the books that protect male/female married people but exclude GLBT domestic partners. This is a travesty!!!
2006-09-04 21:42:52 · answer #5 · answered by CAFEhonor 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Better question for ya, Should I/we be able to tell YOU who you can or cannot Marry? Should we be able to put it to a vote?
If not, then precisely why do you feel as others should have the right to tell US who we can and cannot marry? There are Churches that will perform the ceremony, should they not be recognized by the Government?
2006-09-04 23:35:49 · answer #6 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I fail to see how gender is a deciding factor when two consenting adults choose to get married. The biggest gripe I have is that the powers that be assume that their hetero relationship is more valid than mine. We, as a nation, have gotten past racial, religious and economic bias. It is time to recognize same sex relationships for what they are. Two people who love each other and want to spend their lives together.
2006-09-04 20:25:31 · answer #7 · answered by Hidisar 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Of course. Why not?
Can anyone at all give me a reason not related to religion and/or personal values against gay rights (including marriage)? For just a few moments, think logically and rationally without the obstacle of emotions or judgements and see if you can come up with any reasons against gay rights.
~ FR
2006-09-04 20:10:01 · answer #8 · answered by Max 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
A person should be able to marry another person--period. Race, sexuality, creed, or religion shouldn't even come into play. Besides, what people do behind closed doors is no one's business and I don't see how same sex marriage hurts anyone.
2006-09-04 20:06:27 · answer #9 · answered by Tiacola Version 9.0 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
We all have the right to do what we ppleae and within reason, as long as we are not putting someones life in danger. So I conclude yes you can marry whom ever you like.
2006-09-04 20:03:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋