this is lame, but i don't really have an opinion..
2006-10-26 04:18:56 · 34 answers · asked by snoogans 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
they have the right to be unhappy just like every one else
as a twice married once divorced man ..
be careful what you wish for
2006-10-26 04:21:21 · answer #1 · answered by ken y 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Marriage is a religious ceremony. If you take the Christian position on the matter, it's between a man and a woman.
Civil unions? That's another issue.
The reason I don't believe is a same-sex "marriage" is strictly because of the way society is structured. For example, social security benefits after death were designed to protect a wife and her children should her husband pass. It was designed in a time when women didn't work as much as they do today. So if two able-bodied, employable people form a civil union and expect to reap the benefits of a traditional married couple, they're double dipping.
If the social programs change, it devalues the traditional male/female roles, which I personally believe in.
Do I think partnered people should be discriminated against? No
Do I think partnered people shouldn't have access to the same rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness? No.
Do I think civil unions should be ranked in society the same as marriage? No.
2006-10-26 04:31:35 · answer #2 · answered by NEWTOME 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my viewpoint and deduction is that most of the world believes in a God/god of some sort, one bible or good book of some sort, and each "good book" says God/god made male and female, took a rib from one and made the other, meaning partnership of the sexes, and the God/god says after making them "go out and procreate". Does it not compute that two bodies are made to "mesh" together for procreation?
The word "marry" means to "mesh". Well when you think about same sex marriage, and (or want of a better explanation) take a look at the bodies, and see for yourself that the bodies of same sexes don't "mesh" and cannot procreate.
Since it is not considered a marriage in the "good book" that most of the world believes in, what else could same sexes be called?
I believe if two people, same sex or otherwise can't conceive by meshing their bodies, then it's not a marriage.
The word "marriage" is defined as a relationship between or among individuals recognized by civil authority and/or bound by religious beliefs of the participants. So as you see, of the old religions and the civil authority, all agree that marriage consists of one male and one female.
2006-10-26 04:34:25 · answer #3 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is nothing wrong with it, and it also makes people more equal, and less likely to be violent because of inequality. It also means that if same sex partners are married, then Christains, Muslims, etc, cannot denounce them because they are not having sexual intercourse out of marriage, which is the reason homosexuals are denounced in the first place, because they have promiscuous sex, and not much love.
2006-10-26 04:22:27 · answer #4 · answered by sangheilizim 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If this is what they want from their life who am I to say they are wrong! One of the biggest anti-gay players is the insurance industry. Imagine if same sex marriage became recognized by law. The whole industry would be turned upside down. The partner in a same sex marriage would now become eligible for benefits everything from health care to life insurance.
2006-10-26 04:30:21 · answer #5 · answered by roscodog 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it should be legalized. Any couple willing and wanting to take on the commitment to marry should be able to do so. It would also be a sign that the union has been recognized by the law and reduce some of the bias against homosexuals. It would also make it easier on children of same sex couples by lessening the ways in which their parents are "different".
2006-10-26 04:23:45 · answer #6 · answered by MUD 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
What do I care what two consenting adults do? The whole "defense of marriage" argument is incredibly lame. If your marriage is threatened by what other people are doing, it isn't worth defending. Plus the fact, the majority of people I see screaming about the sanctity of marriage have been divorced three times.
2006-10-26 04:22:42 · answer #7 · answered by capu 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I say as long as two people are happy why not? They are not trying to push it onto anyone else. The whole thing about God really gets me. Why did he create them if they were not meant to be together? Why would God want them to be unhappy? They are born gay not programed or taught. They should be allowed to marry and make decisions for one another. There are many who suffer because the law just plain sucks.
2006-10-26 04:23:50 · answer #8 · answered by ddwilson1977 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe that there should be no law against people of the same sex getting married. It is silly. Why is it that people of the same sex cannot marry, but they can adopt children with no problems? It is all ridiculous. Why can't people just live their lives as they please and not be shunned and ridiculed by others just because he/she thinks it is wrong?!
Another thing- People who say... It is against God's wish or the bible says it is wrong... WHO KNOWS IF THAT IS EVEN RIGHT? I mean, Im religous, but God wants us all to love, not hate. Let people be happy, do what they please, love who they wish. Thats what I think.
2006-10-26 04:22:45 · answer #9 · answered by cutiepiekisses 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most straight people shouldn't It really doesn't affect them in any way. I am for it. It protects me legally and my partner. I don't think when I die the state or next of kin should get anything even with a will! It is set up so you can't even have a partner on your home owners insurance!!
2006-10-26 04:21:58 · answer #10 · answered by Karrien Sim Peters 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋