Do you agree... (question continued)?

Question

... that those trying to ban gay marriage from a religious perspective are trying to impose their beliefs on the rest of us, who don't share them?

Answer 1

I agree with you 110%

Answer 2

No I don't. I think that marriage was established to be a union between a man and a woman. If your idea is true then are we also trying to impose our religious belief's or lack thereof when we ban marriage between brother and sister. I know that the reason is because of genetics but what if they cant have children, is it then OK? It amazes me that the ones who say that the ban on gay marriage is imposing religious belief's are the same ones who want to impose their belief's on us, that it is OK and acceptable. And what about the other things that are banned, how can you justify a ban on smoking outside in public places if this is not imposing your belief's? After all if it is outside whose health is going to be effected? Second hand smoke? Outside?
And what about the ban on prayer in schools? Why should the ones who don't believe get to set the rules for those who do? Now children cant start school with a prayer unless it is hidden.
Because they might offend someone? But we are not supposed to be offended by 2 men kissing in public? What are we coming to as a society?

Answer 3

While I have nothing to back this up I believe the very concept of marriage was brought about because of the belief that the propagation of our species should be done in a loving and caring environment.

The bible teaches that marriage should be between one man and one woman. This insures the survival of the human race in two ways. First it brings two together for the purpose of raising a family. Second that family truly needs both to make it a success.
And the bible also teaches against any type of fornication. That is anything that is not sexual intercourse between a husband and wife.

While gay marriage can provide this environment for a family if they so choose it can never produce their own biological child.

Answer 4

No. It is quite the opposite, actually. Gays are trying to force me into saying that their relationship is the same thing as mine, and it is not. Homosexual relationships have been embraced by a number of cultures throughout the centuries, but NOT ONE of them has called these relationships a marriage. There has always been some recognition that this relationship was of a different nature than those relationships between a husband and wife. Don't impose your beliefs and your agenda on me, and then I will leave you alone, too.

Answer 5

I disagree. You voice the question as if the people who are "trying to ban gay marriage from a religious perspective" are a minority, when they are not.

I think the mistake they are making is that they are trying to use religion as a basis for trying to ban gay marriages, when in actual fact the majority of the population think gay marriages should be banned because they are sick and disgusting; nothing to do with religion.

Answer 6

and what about those trying to ban murders "from a religious perspective"; I suppose those are just "trying to impose their beliefs on the rest" of the people "who don't share them"?

Answer 7

No, but what I do find amazing (not amusing) is the fact of so many non Christians scream and holler "Separation of church and state" at every little thing, but want to enforce by law a religious term such as marriage and incorporate state into religion. What's going to happen is if gay marriage is forced on states to legalize, ministers/pastors who will NOT perform gay marriages because of religious convictions will be brought up trouble against because of "discrimination" because the state is not ot discriminate against anyone.

If gay couples want the benefits of marriage then they should marry someone of the opposite sex. If they want a government type contract to enable them to make choices together (such as health and retirement) then they can push for civil unions.

Answer 8

Sorry in advance for the length of this answer.

From Webster's New World Dictionary:

MARRIAGE - n. 1. the state of being married; relation between spouses; married life; wedlock; matrimony. 2. the act of marrying; wedding 3. the rite or form used in marrying 4. any close or intimate union 5. the king and queen of a suit, esp. as a meld in pinochle

MATRIMONY - n., pl., -nies 1. the act, rite, or sacrament of marriage 2. the state of being husband and wife 3. married life

HUSBAND - n. 1.1a. a man with reference to the woman to whom he is married 1b. any married man

WIFE - n., pl. wives 1. a woman: still so used in such compounds as midwife, housewife, etc. 2. a married woman; specif., a woman in her relationship to her husband --take to wife

SPOUSE - n. a partner in marriage; (one's) husband or wife --vt. spoused, spousing

SACRAMENT - n. 1. Christianity any of certain rites instituted by Jesus and believed to be means of grace: baptism, confirmation, the Eucharist, penance, holy orders, matrimony, and Anointing of the Sick are the seven recognized by the Roman Catholic and EAstern Orthodox churches; Protestants generally recognize only baptism and the Lord's Supper (the Eucharist).

Those facts stated, no they are not trying to foster their beliefs on you. Read the definitions. Marriage is a religious state - a "sacrament". Defined as such between a man and a woman. Not two men. Not two women. So, unless the definition is changed, "gay marriage" is, by definition, not possible. Those who use religion to deny this right are in error - by the definition of the words it cannot happen. It is a religious union. Also by definition, those who do not share those religious beliefs do not "believe" in marriage, as it is a religious state contained in a religion you do not recognize.

As a legal joining, a "partnership" if you will? Not a problem. As a "marriage"? Not valid by definition. Religion only enters the picture as a quantifier of the definition.

Answer 9

Sure, just like those who what gay marriage are attempting to impose their beliefs on the rest of us who don't share them (which by the way are a MAJORITY of the US population per many, many polls and elections).

Also, homosexuality is even contrary to evolution as it does not promote the species if you think that way. Therefore why support it?

Answer 10

God does not "impose" anything. These are the ways of Our father. The truth is obedience is one the things he seek. God believes in choice, he wants you to come to him willingly not forced.

To obey the father is to show love. Disobeying him shows selfishness and no love.

There are many things when younger in Christ I did not understand, but as I got older I began to trust Christ and believe he only and only wants love, joy, and blessings for me.

If we can put our trust in the Lord anythings possible.

Answer 11

I don't support gay marriage, but if it is voted into law here, then I don't want it forced on churches. IT should be the churches right to turn someone down for marriage or marry them.I know several priests who turned down "good" heterosexual couples for marriage. If it is voted in, then only the courthouses should be forced to ok it.