Which states in the union allow for gay marriage or civil partnership?
2006-10-10 14:54:27 · 12 answers · asked by southernboy 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Leviticus 18:22 states: "Thou shall not lie with mankind as with womankind: it is abomination." The term abomination (to'ebah) is a religious term, usually reserved for use against idolatry; it does not mean a moral evil. The verse seems to refer to temple prostitution, which was a common practice in the rest of the Middle East at that time. Qadesh referred to male religious prostitutes. (See the discussion of Deuteronomy)
Leviticus 20:13 states: "If a man also lie with mankind as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they should surely be put to death....". The passage is surrounded by prohibitions against incest, bestiality, adultery and intercourse during a woman's period. But this verse is the only one in the series which uses the religious term abomination; it seems also to be directed against temple prostitution.
2006-10-10 15:06:05 · answer #1 · answered by yahwhoon 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Massachusetts is the only state where gay marriage is legal. Frankly, I think that's disgusting. I can't believe that our nation is still so closed minded not to allow equal rights across the board. I hope that the homosexual population will be granted equal rights in the near future, but unfortunately, I don't think it will happen. Living in a country that is designed mostly around one religion that looks down on homosexuality doesn't help things move forward.
2006-10-10 21:58:12 · answer #2 · answered by robtheman 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Mass. is the only that allows marriage and Vermont and Connecticut allow civil unions.
2006-10-10 22:07:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just Mass.
However, there are only 4 other countries that have gay marriages: Belgium, Netherlands, Canada, Spain.
2006-10-10 22:02:42 · answer #4 · answered by Skippy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to Law and Order 5 minutes ago, Massachusetts is the only one.
2006-10-10 21:57:57 · answer #5 · answered by Salem 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only MA, but the union will not be recognized in any other state.
2006-10-10 21:57:58 · answer #6 · answered by armywifetp 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Currently only Massachusetts.
2006-10-10 21:56:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
States with Democrat congressmen and governors.
2006-10-10 21:57:01 · answer #8 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
i do not know but i think people should be free to love who they want to no matter were they live
2006-10-10 21:56:05 · answer #9 · answered by mcdanieljoanie 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
im not sure but good luck
2006-10-10 22:02:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋