love is blind to color, faith, sex and the social heirarchy. if christians dont want us gays and lesbians to get married (which is a christian ideollogy) why cant we have civil unions that allow us to have the same rights as heterosexual couples? I mean God isn't going to punish christians who aloow civil unions. his number one rule is to allow us to have free will, so why would he stop us from using it? well this is a polotical and rligious question, but it needs to be discussed.
2006-11-26 15:17:34 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
There is no compelling *state* reason that anybody has listed here ... or anywhere else that I've seen.
Religious reasons, by Constitution, are prohibited from being a basis for making laws. (Thank God for that ... or we'd be no better than the Taliban.)
Procreation is not a state interest. I'm always baffled by people who raise "procreation" as a reason ... Are they saying that the government should be in the business of ensuring procreation of new Americans? Are they saying that marriage should not be sanctioned except for purposes of procreation ... so heteros who are unable or do not wish to have children should be prohibited from marrying? Are they saying that lesbians who *do* undergo AI to procreate, should be OK? Are they saying that two gay men who love each other, should instead just forget all that "gay" nonsense, and each find "a nice girl" and settle down like "normal" people and have a family? Seriously, someone please tell me what is the logic behind the government insisting on "procreation" as a requirement for marriage?
Oh, and I love 'Oh-Tami's answer: "Because I don't want to see two of a kind pawing each other in my kids park where they play. " So it would be OK for a hetero couple to be "pawing each other" in front of your kids? And are you saying that prohibitions against marrying are what is somehow preventing gays from going to the park and "pawing each other"? You tell me ... is that logic, or just bigotry?
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No, here's the real reason we have seen these laws passed in the last three elections. Ask yourself, are these laws being passed by state legislatures? No. They are public referendums and state propositions. Why? Because Karl Rove and the Republican leadership found that this was an effective way to get social conservative Republicans to the polls. However, as we have found out, his tactic only works, if people don't realize that there are actually a lot of closeted gay men in the ranks of the Republicans and religious leaders who were whipping them to the polls. Evangelicals have a low tolerance for hypocrisy.
Ten years from now, all these "defense of marriage" propositions that passed ... will all get repealed or declared unconstitutional by state or federal courts.
2006-11-26 15:44:46 · answer #1 · answered by c_sense_101 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No matter how many ways you twist and turn your argument calling gay marriage a civil union is still illegal , still a cardinal sin and still inherently discriminatory A simple Q & A reveals why Are you married ? No I'm civil unioned " Right away the asker knows more about that person then the law allows Furthermore if it was up to the Christian homophobes the only couples who would legally be allowed to use the term " marriage " to describe their legal committed relationships are Heterosexuals Who believe in the god of Abraham and Who have successfully procreated All other couples who don't meet those three requirements will be relegated to CU status So now the Q & A answer of "Yes I'm married " Tells the asker that you're a member of an exclusive club and that kind of false pride is a cardinal sin
2016-05-23 07:36:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marriage is not a Christian ideology. However, it is Christian to deny people their constitutional rights to formal unions between 2 consenting adults. This is where law & religious ideals get confused.
We have certainly been more aware and alarmed by the Republican & Christian Fundamentalist leadership who have all been caught with there pants down with partners of the same sex. These hypocrites must make the vocal minority out there very embarrassed. This antiquated, closeted mentality will be their end.
2006-11-26 15:49:07 · answer #3 · answered by Active Denial System™ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Marriage was not originally a Christian ideal, but more of contracts to unite families and strengthen borders or for financial gain.
God Teaches "love the sinner, hate the sin."
So, people who think homosexuals are "sinful" because of their religion, must also remember all God's laws not just the ones that suit them.
My thought is be married or live in a civil union, Why should you miss out on all the misery the rest of us have? lol
2006-11-26 15:48:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says there is eternal hell some say. But it really cant be this way. One God, everywhere, Separation from that God they say is eternal damnation. We have a bipolar religion. But as far as the human species goes, I think we should make it easier for those who do traditional relationships, because it is survival of the human race. Two girls or two men cannot make a baby. So if a purposeful union of opposite sexes can, then that should be what we give the most credit for in our society. Eventually this will fade and we all will be able to have children and we all will be able to do almost whatever we want with our bodies. But it aint here yet. Society is being cautious as it should, lest mankind forget that survival depends on procreation and when push comes to shove, that is done between a man and a woman.
2006-11-26 15:28:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Im a guy. Not gay, and never would be. But I truly feel they should have the right to be married. I understand, its not wicked thing. More than likely a chemical inbalance that happened at birth. No dissrespect. Example- some men and women are over sexed, or whatever. More than likely its some type of inbal. We need to fix marriage, ourselves, before we start telling gays what to do. By Wayne.
2006-11-26 15:45:12 · answer #6 · answered by telecaster 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the gays pushed for marriage rather than civil unions. Don't try to deflect from the uncomprimising in your own ranks. Marriage is a religious ceremony, if you don't think so ask a jew if the would have a baptist marriage. The gays pushed their agenda with out compromise and lost, accept it.
2006-11-26 15:44:20 · answer #7 · answered by JFra472449 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One Marriage is traditionally between a man and a woman. It was establish long ago. This country was found on basic Christian and Jewish laws and Traditions, as well as most western countries. this is why there are laws against murder and stealing, as well as bigamy. Should we allow more than one marriage partner at a time?
BTW, God loves the whole world. Ones sexuality isn't what gets them in heaven or send them to hell. That isn't what Christianity is.
2006-11-26 15:36:31 · answer #8 · answered by pc30268 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I understand your feelings on the subject but I think it is because our country was founded on Christian principles and the Bible defines marriage as a union between and man and a woman. I think you should be able to be with whomever you want and yes, it is a free country, but I don't think marriage is the right term. I don't really have a problem with civil unions, though.
2006-11-26 15:29:23 · answer #9 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Religion is what people use as a reason to ban gay marriage. To allow civil unions some would argue is the step before allowing gay marriage. I think it is wrong for one group of people to be able to dictate to another group whether or not they can marry or have a civil union.
2006-11-26 15:31:46 · answer #10 · answered by Bigboi47 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋