what and where does it say in the constiution that same sex marriages can not take place? yes morally it is wrong to some, but what makes it legally wrong?
2006-12-07 14:40:27 · 20 answers · asked by crabbypatty 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
In time, gay marriage will be legal. There is more acceptance all the time, and it is happening quicker than we know. Once the bigots know that their brainwashing fools nobody, then educated people can continue to make the point -- whether the religious ones like it or not.
2006-12-07 15:01:57 · answer #1 · answered by SB 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Just because you keep the "Church" and the "State" separate does not mean that you can keep the politicians religious beliefs separate from his voting record. While I don't disagree with churches not allowing same sex marriages to take place in their places of worship, I'm not against same sex marriages being recognized by the state. For those that would argue for civil unions, I would recommend you do a little research and see how well separate but equal policies worked in regards to blacks and whites in American history. I do find it laughable that people say it's to protect the sanctity of marriage, but none of them are pushing to make it more difficult to get divorced. You want to make marriage more sanctified start by keeping the ones you have from ending.
2016-03-28 22:46:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because many straight people think for some strange reason, hat if we are allowed to marry, it will make what they have with each other worth less. That is crazy, but true.
It's like: There are two groups of kids, the mites and the ladybugs. The mites are cool, and outnumber the ladybugs. The mites have always played baseball, for as long as anyone can remember.
Well, one day, the ladybugs decide that they want to play baseball, too. They go out and buy all the necessary equipment, they learn the rules of the game, and find a field of their own to play in.
Well, the mites hate this, and try to get the government to make a law that says that ladybugs can never play baseball. They *don't* try to make a law that says that ladybugs can't play baseball with mites...they *don't* try to make a law that says that ladybugs can't force the mites to allow them to play on their field...they *do* try to make a law that says that ladybugs can't play baseball. Ever. Anywhere in the country. Period.
Maybe because they think ladybugs look ugly when they play baseball. Maybe because they are afraid that their fellow mites will become confused and come to believe that they themselves are ladybugs. Or maybe because when they see ladybugs play baseball, they have to admit to themselves that baseball is still just baseball, no matter who plays it.
Frank Zappa and onanism rule.
And not all Christians oppose gay marriage.
Be well.
edited to add:
The constitution doesn't say anything that should keep same sex marriage illegal.
2006-12-07 18:11:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not about the separation of Church and state. It is about fundamental, human, moral values. You do not have to be in the Church to know that same-sex marriage is contrary to the natural law (i.e. to what constitutes the very essence of human nature).
Secondly, civil laws cannot act independently of basic human morality. The state has no right to make laws that are contrary to the natural law inscribed in each human being.
I hope this helps.
(PS: I hope that I haven't offended anyone. I was just stating some facts, that's all. Sorry in advance if some are offended by what I say).
2006-12-10 08:03:51 · answer #4 · answered by uiogdpm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may not say that there is separation of church and state in your Constitution, but freedom of religion means that you can't force your religious beliefs on others as well as meaning that you can practice whatever religion you want. Freedom of religion means that not everyone has to be christian. The United States is not a theocracy, so automatically there is separation of church and state. In the first amendment it says: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof... Yes, this does mean that everyone has the right to practice a religion, but it also means that everyone is entitled to their own beliefs, so in the spirit of this ammendment, the government cannot make a law that forces the religious beliefs of others onto the general population.
2006-12-07 15:09:41 · answer #5 · answered by Taryn C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
good question! A lot of conservatives don't want there to be separation of church and state. They cite the constitutions' support of their right to freely exercise their religious beliefs, yet turn around and cite the bible as a reason the STATE should not acknowledge same sex relationships, which always have and will continue to exist with or without legal protection.
2006-12-07 15:39:23 · answer #6 · answered by Jeffrey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Church and State are suppose to be kept seperate. But when liberals want to make a point they use God and religion as a weapon to stop people from having the same rights as everyone else. The Constitution gives all Americans the same freedom yet we don't have it. Politicians hold God in their hands like a gun, and pull the trigger at our Constitutional freedom. Yet we are expected to pay taxes, fight, so long as we remember our place.
2006-12-07 16:37:36 · answer #7 · answered by older, not wiser 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's just those people who want to shove their beliefs down everyone elses throats! If those people think something is wrong then they think everyone else should believe the same thing. I really think it should be legal but just not called a marraige. Call it a civil union or something. A marriage is between a man and a woman but gays should get "married" but just give it some other name. I really believe, they aren't hurting me then why should we hurt them? Honestly, I think it's not legally wrong unless each state makes it that way. Gays may think straight couples shouldn't get married and may not agree with our ways of life but I'm sure if any decent gay person were asked, the question, they would say hey, they aren't hurting me so why should I hurt them.
2006-12-07 14:48:48 · answer #8 · answered by kerrberr95 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I really wish people would stop stereotyping Christians as ignorant people trying to impose theocracy. I'm Christian and what I have to say is that gay marriage should be banned when heterosexual couples stop getting divorced. State or no state, church or no church--its a double standard! Everyone knows that, they just don't want to admit it.
2006-12-07 15:31:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've been saying that for years. Nothing makes it legally wrong so there's no reason to legally ban it... the government just wants more taxes because if same-sex couples are married, they can file joint taxes... and if same-sex marriage was allowed, what would people have to b*tch about? They need this issue to have something to sound off on to make them feel like "true christians"
2006-12-07 15:09:19 · answer #10 · answered by Phedre D 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋