Serious Question--No Smart@$$ Answers?

Question

What is wrong with gay marriage?

Now before you go touting the Bible, understand that I am agnostic and do not believe that the Bible holds any relevance nor should any laws be created because they are told in the Bible.

Also, the idea of it being sacred has long been thrown out the window when we started allowing common law marriages (which means forced due to some circumstance) and the fact that about half of marriages end in divorce (and more that should).

So based of this, what is wrong with 2 people who love each other (even if it is not the same way you love someone) not be allowed to be married? Why must we make laws to try and stop this, kinda like the Catholics tried to make laws to stop pagans, Jews, and left handed people (All in league with the devil)?

It's funny how many people think you are gay because you ask such a question. I'm straight. I prefer women over men when it comes to sex. I just don't see what the problem is with gays (male or females) doing what they want to do. They are not hurting you. You will not be killed or mentally harmed by this. Now, the reason I said no Bible answers is because I want to see if there is any actual evidence. And as to the whole gravity comparison, throw a rock in the air, when it hits you in the head, that is your testable evidence on gravity.
I also believe there are too many people on the planet as it is and to cut down on breeding would be nice.

And thank you for the wish of a nice trip Righteousness. I made reservations and was promised a first class trip with Bill O'Reilly, Ann Coulter, George W Bush, and even Pat Robertson.

Answer 1

The objection to gay "marriage" lies not in the behavior of gays, but in the way adoption of that terminology would distort and diminish the meaning of the word marriage, in a vain attempt by some to achieve moral parity. Gay couples CANNOT elevate their social status merely by changing the definition of a word. By diluting the meaning of the word marriage they will poison it, and it will NOT confer the moral equivalence that is desired. Ultimately, people will adopt new terms that distinguish between hetero and gay relationships, because the ability to pro-create is CENTRAL to the propagation of the species and society. The negative connotations they seek to escape are attached to their public behavior, not to any word. While it is true not all hetero couples produce children, it is also true that no other combination is capable of pro-creation.

Many examples of distorting the language are possible, but I will share one: Years ago people with physical defects were referred to as "crippled." That word was perfectly accurate and descriptive, but it eventually grew to carry a negative connotation, so we switched to the word "handicapped." (Remember the "Hire the Handicapped" campaign?) Now that word is out of favor, so we refer to the "disabled" or the "physically challenged." The very existence of "gay marriage" as an issue shows that even the supporters see it as something different.

Now, if you want to talk about legal parity, I'm with ya. The law should allow for gender neutral domestic partnerships that confer the same legal rights and obligations as marriage.

Answer 2

Nothing at all wrong with two people who love each other spending their lives together. Nothing today prevents that because we live in a very modern and permissive society.

Most countries in the world do not allow gay marriage. Most actually outlaw homosexual behavior because it is and has been considered unnatural and aberrant throughout history. In Muslim countries you will be killed if you openly practice homosexuality.

Again, we live in a society that is very tolerant of such things. You must remember that until 1970 or so, homosexuality was scientifically classified as a mental disorder, gender identity pathology, with symptoms, diagnosis and treatments. Your grandparents would have never even openly discussed this topic when they were young as homosexuals were considered perverts and deviants.

To move from what it was then to what it is now is significant. The legal adoption of gay marriage will not just affect homosexuals, it will have many far reaching side effects that many people in America are just not willing to accept. That this "controversy" is about less than three percent of the population is what surprises me.

You must also understand that many Americans are not just looking at the single issue of gay marriage but looking at it as one in a long line of things that they see as evidence of a degrading moral fabric and declining social order. Divorce, abortion and the devaluing of the family,etc., etc.

Also, as a Catholic I'm personally offended at your gross misinformation, but I'll forgive you and let you make your point.

Answer 3

You don't have to start with the Bible as your source for morality, but some standard of morality is required.

Historically, marriage (as in 1 man and 1 woman) has been seen as a positive morality for society. It fosters an evironment which is good for the upbringing of children. Historically, the USA has upheld laws which are "good" for marriage and struck down laws which are "bad" for marriage.

I believe the marriage laws and customs originated out of a belief that men might just go around progenating the earth and not take care of their women and children.

Given our current society and it would seem sex is everywhere. Could it be true that men, if given over to their baser instincts, would not choose to stay and take care of their children unless there were some added benefits economically?

As a divorce lawyer who refers out as much work as I take in, due to the high volume of calls daily, I will have to tell you that anything which will encourage marriage FOR THE SAKE OF CHILDREN, is a good thing.

Gays can live together all they like. Marriage is a benefit for men who stay and take care of their offspring...

Answer 4

There is nothing wrong with gay marriage. And they shouldn't have to change the name of it. If two people, no matter their sexuallity , love each other they should be allowed to do what they want. If anything let them get married so they will stop complaining. And homosexuals should be allowed to stay in the army.

Answer 5

OK look say eveyone was gay,how would you keep the human race going without going even further into the weird by just getting lesbians and gay guys together to procreate.God made men and women like a puzzle we fit together that's why.

Answer 6

Well if you don't believe in the bible, then I guess there's no way to convince you that gay marriage is wrong. I guess some people will do anything in order to have an excuse for their choices....regardless of what God says.

Answer 7

Nothing's wrong with gay marriage. Something's wrong with state-sponsored marriage, period. Any two (or three, or more) people of majority age should be able to enter a non-coercive contract, which is what marriage is to the state. The state should only be involved insofar as it is required to arbitrate and enforce contracts.

Now, to a church, marriage can be anything the church likes, more power to them. Private organization, it can bless whatever union it likes, and not others.

Answer 8

I don't think there is anything wrong with gay marriage. If two people love each other they should be able to do whatever they want. A homosexual couple getting married will have absolutely no effect on my life so I really don't understand what the big deal is.

Answer 9

you won't want to hear this bud, but honestly, because God say's it is wrong, not right. two people of the same sex is wrong and "love" is not possble between two ppl of the same sex. it is biologically impossible and genetically impossible. now before you start thinking you are smarter than me, don't try to. i have my research from both sides of the table and God is the Creator of life, not us. so with this said your eyes rolling now, next time you look at a woman and think she is not made for you ( don't take it literal ) think again. there are clear differences between men/women and it is all inside and out and shows.

Answer 10

Does it really HAVE to be called marriage?
marriage is between a man and woman and is for family raising and society.
Afford gays their rights and whatever married couples enjoy:
but call it something else.
Because it IS something else.