Religious views aside...?

Question

do you think homosexuals should be entitled to the same rights and protections as legally married couples if they commit to spend their lives in a lifelong monogamous relationship? If you don't, please don't just say that they are immoral and thats that because child molesting priests are immoral but they still have rights. Thanks

Answer 1

I want you to know that I am a Christian and I can still leave God out of it if you like. I do believe that gay couples should have rights -- my goodness, they are PEOPLE!! I can't imagine that we could live in a society where one member of a monogomous, lifelong couple cannot have insurance for his/her partner! I think that is ludicrous. I also think their taxes should be done the same as married couples. I like the idea of calling it a civil union or whatever, just so it is a legal, binding ceremony that is used to allow the government, IRS, insurance companies, etc... to know that it is a LEGAL union with the same rights as marriages.

Just my opinion. I could be wrong. LoL

By the way, I also vote Democrat.

Answer 2

I think permitting any legally unmarried couple to have complete legal rights is a slippery slope that needs to be carefully set with boundaries.

I do not however beleive there should be a difference in a heterosexual couple or a homosexual couple...if this is a long term committed relationship where both parties are responsible for the protection, well being and benefit of each other then that IS a marriage.

I frankly have known many more long term, committed, monogamous relationships between gay and lesbian couples than straight couples.

Answer 3

The fact is that homos have all of the same rights that anyone else has. They've just chosen to live their lives in a manner that keeps them from exercising them. They're no different than normal couples who chose to not get married in that regard.

There's no reason that we should alter societal institutions to fit the whim of a tiny minority. Once you start that there's no end to it.

If they want the benefits of marriage then there's a way to do that. Quit messing around with people you can't marry, find one you can and get married.

And they are immoral as are child molesters. The difference is that (so far anyway) the child molesters aren't demanding that we alter major societal institutions to accommodate their perversion.

Answer 4

Homosexuals should be entitled to the same rights as 'normal' people, yes,I'll go along with that! but that's your lot!
I am anti religious, I am also homophobic, the two things have nothing in common as far as I am concerned!! and I am not at all sorry about expressing my feelings on both counts.
But even Christians should be entitled to the same rights as 'normal' people.
As for homos getting married that's the same as watching a TV programme where a couple of well dressed dogs get wed!! Completely unbelievable,an out of this world experience!! 'Married homos should have the same rights as two dogs have after getting wed!!

Answer 5

Well my cousin is gay, and I love him, but I don’t think that they should be married in a church. I do not mind if they get married, I just feel it should not be in a church for religious reasons.
I am also not so sure they should adopt children, but I am split on that one. I suppose it would be better to have a home then live as an orphan, even if the child is a little confused on sexual roles (mother=mother and father=father I mean). So I guess I’m not against it as long as the child is taught about a “normal” relationship. I say normal VERY loosely, since I myself am fairly...strange.

Answer 6

Yes, why not? I've been living in a 21 yr commited relationship and we should have the same rights also. This is America, if we choose not to marry, but stay together then why should we not get the same rights? Some states regonize common law marriage, it should apply to gay couples also!!

Answer 7

Yes they should have the same rights as straight people. Equal rights is a huge deal to me.

I find it interesting that they try presecute gay couples... people who are committed and in love and for many have been together for a very long time. I remember seeing couples on TV in England when it was legalized... people who had been together for 25 years and they finally now have the right to be married. How wonderful would that be?

Answer 8

No marriage is something that is a covenant with God. You can't keep "religion" out being God is the one who made man and women. I don't look down on people who are gay but i also don't agree with there ways. God still loves them for who they are but He hates there sin. Just like anyone elses sin. Marriage needs to be kept between 1 man and 1 women. If this is allowed then who's to say later that 3 or 4 people want to get married. All they have to do then is say "We have rights". If you allow one thing to change then others will push the system to change things for them. I love each and everyone of you but there's a time where u have to just say no.

Answer 9

I think they do, yes. However, anyone can commit to spending their lives in a lifelong monogamous relationship but how many people actually life up to that promise?

Answer 10

i think they should have ALL the same rights as anyone else...yes they should be allowed to get married just like any other couple who love each other. the sad part with same sex partners who do have a longterm, committed relationships is if one should happen to die the other is entitled to nothing...like they were a complete strangers and to me this is a horrendous way to treat anyone