2006-11-27 16:44:53 · 15 answers · asked by just curious 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Of course no because it is not normal.
2006-11-27 17:40:13 · answer #1 · answered by bhavishyathi 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I support governmental recognition of all marriages performed by recognized religious group, and that is the secret about the gay marriage question.
The gay marriage fight is really a battle between two groups of religious denominations - Christian and other in both cases. That battle is being missed by the media, and I believe that the battle threatens democracy in America.
One of the reasons for the Revolution, in which ancestors of mine fought -- was to establish freedom of religion in the new nation. Now, we are throwing that away, because contrary to what those on the Right would like you to think, this is not a battle between "people of faith" and "atheists" or some such -- this is a battle between two groups of people of faith, using the government to establish one side’s views -- the EXACT THING that the anti-establishmentarian clause of the Constitution is there to prevent.
Of course no one should "make" those whose faiths oppose gay marriage perform such marriages, and no one ever would. So ministers from the Southern Baptists and Assemblies of God and Ultra-Orthodox Jews and Fundamentalist Muslims should never be asked to perform gay marriages, and certainly not forced to.
On the other hand, why should faith groups that support gay marriage -- such as the United Church of Christ, the Unitarian/Universalist Society, the North American Spiritualist Church, Reform Judaism, and the Correllian Tradition of Wicca -- all recognized Churches and 501c3s be barred from practicing their religious faiths, which say it is ok to marry same sex couples?
The first group of faith groups is realistically using the government to prevent the second group of faith groups from practicing what they believe and having it legally recognized. The founders tried to prevent this, for the stability of the country. It doesn't matter that everyone "thinks" they are right and others are wrong -- it matters that we are plural as a society and the government should recognize everyone's ceremonies the same -- which means that gay marriages committed by churches and faith groups that believe in gay marriages, should be honored by the government regardless of what groups that don't like it say.
Everyone's beliefs can be honored, thus preserving the values that my 12 times removed Great Grandfather died for -- but not if we allow one side to legislate away the rights of the other side.
Since I do not believe the government should be used to control religious belief -- I think that the government should recognize gay marriage, when performed by members of clergy -- and should create a civil union equivalent for those interested only in secular marriage.
Otherwise we should stop saying we don't have an establishment of religion.
Regards,
Reynolds Jones
http://www.rebuff.org
believeinyou24@yahoo.com
2006-11-28 01:37:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Marriage is a legal contract made between citizens. There is no reason not to allow equal access to the law.
When I was a lad, many states didn't allow mixed race marriage. The equal application of law over rode emotional reservations in those cases.
2006-11-28 00:53:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
after the separation of church and state then marriage should be allowed if the individual church condones it. the government should NOT confer any rights to any couple because of marriage due to the separation of church and state. all couples should be given certain rights and protections due to civil unions. marriage is a religious ceremony ONLY. government is not built for defining religious terms nor upholding religious traditions. that is up to religions. government is to uphold law, which is to protect people and property.
anyway with a huge failure rate, marriage seems overrated. and NO you can't blame the deteoriation of that institution on gays. we haven't been allowed in the club yet. it's ALL the fault of hetero couples.
2006-11-28 01:08:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Personally marriage is not all that it is cracked up to be. I have been married (to a guy) and then had the thrill (very sarcastic) of a divorce. Now have a great relationship with a women. I don't think I will ever "marry" again, to much trouble and pain to undo. I love my partner very much and other then the crummy singles tax thing its been great!
2006-11-28 01:33:55 · answer #5 · answered by kar506 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. Some traditions are cool. I think gay couples should be allowed the same benefits from a civil union or something similar, but I also believe that gay couples should respect marriage as an ancient heterosexual ceremony. I mean, thats what it is after all.
2006-11-28 16:43:09 · answer #6 · answered by Eagle 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes. What sort of "proof" could possibly be relevant to the type of question you're asking?
2006-11-28 01:17:48 · answer #7 · answered by moonbaby7280 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. No proof necessary...that's ridiculous.
2006-11-28 00:50:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes b\c if two ppl love each other then why can't they get married i mean its not fair marriage is about LOVE not SEX
2006-11-28 01:51:42 · answer #9 · answered by The Neon Ninja 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sure, who is anyone to judge anyone who wants to
get married? If they want to call it Civil Union, that's fine too.
Does this affect anyone in particular? In what way, I would ask...
2006-11-28 00:54:10 · answer #10 · answered by miriam8676@sbcglobal.net 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm opposed, but only to attempt to preserve the meaning of the word. Civil unions are fine.
2006-11-28 00:46:46 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋