2006-12-20 03:25:06 · 21 answers · asked by FAB S 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
There are two different questions that comprise this issue:
1) Should gay marriage be permitted and recognized, such that same-sex couple is viewed no differently than a heterosexual couple in the eyes of the government?
2) If the tern "marriage" is to be restricted to male/female couples, should gays be allowed to enter into civil unions, which grant all the same legal protections and benefits of marriage?
Some support the first position- people should be permitted to marry regardless of sexual orientation, race, lifestyle, class, religion and that's it. They see marriage as a relationship that two adults who are in love with each other should be able to enter into, period.
Some people oppose both based upon their religious beliefs. Others oppose the first, based upon their view of government's role in such matters or the historical precedents, but are fine with the second (civil unions).
So no, not everyone disagrees with it.
It's a much bigger battle to achieve #1 because marriage is not just a legal ceremony & institution, but a religious one. And in many religions the key concept is the union of opposite aspects of humanity (male & female). This union is also the framework which allows for procreation. So many people will argue that THIS is what really defines marriage, and why governments give special status to married couples- because that relationship is the one by which new citizens (children) are created, and governments have a vested interest in this. Not love, not commitment, but simply... growth of the society.
The arguments for civil unions are stronger, because there's no issue of religious traditions or precedents. And certainly it seems logical that adult members of a society should have equal rights under the law, regardless of sexual orientation. If an adult heterosexual couple can enter into a relationship which allows them to be taxed, own property, etc as a single entity, so should an adult gay couple. If a husband suffers a debiliating illness or injury which leaves him unable to communicate, the wife is legally entitiled to make future decisions regarding his medical care, legal matters, assets etc, not leaving those decisions in the hands of strangers.
Gays couples should also have this right- it's common sense that a woman's partner whom she loves, has entered into a binding commited relationship and has spent her life with, should make these decisions, rather than relatives who may not have spoken to her in years (due to disagreements about her lifestyle) and may not have her interests at heart, but their own- but since she isn't married, in many states their partners can't! So whether or not the legal relationship is called marriage becomes a secondary issue for many.
2006-12-20 04:35:43 · answer #1 · answered by Proto 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't disagree with Gay marriage... but I do disagree with Gay adoption or having children.
I don't think that a child should be influenced so young by a gay "lifestyle" or see it as acceptable or "normal" everyday behavior. Simply because most people don't, and kids have enough to deal with already.... That is setting up a child for a life of torment. Why do it to them because YOU want to be gay?
Not fair!
Be proud of who and what you are... But with sexual orientation, like religion, one should leave kids out of it as long as you possibly can and allow them to make up their own minds on the subject when they are age appropriate. **Religion however, being a comparison which is much easier to keep to yourself....
Influence on a daily basis gives an unfair advantage toward homosexuality. And although I am fine with it, Knowing many Gay people, I do not necessarily believe that it is something children SHOULD understand.
AND YOU ALL KNOW (in one way or another) EXACTLY WHAT I MEAN TOO!
So shoosh!
On the other hand (There are two sides to every issue.) Some straight people have no busiess having or bringing children into certain kinds of straight lifestyles either, and in some cases, I would rather see a loving gay couple taking care of a child then a heroin addict or a gay basher so... It is a hard call...
But marriage I have no problem with...
Marriage usually leads to children though, and that is just my opinion on the other side of things so...
2006-12-20 11:43:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I just don't understand why I'm expected to go along with straight culture as if they know everything and always do the best thing for society. The marriage thing has little to nothing to do with religion. If it did we wouldn't be asking the government to recognize our unions, it'd be about the churches. Honestly I see the religion argument as a hiding place for people who are too afraid to see change. We want recognition from our government so that we can feel equal in the eyes of the LAW. Married couples receive tons of breaks from the law and they are also granted 'immediate family' status, which is extremely helpful when one partner is ill for example.
I guess I just don't understand how my marriage would be hurting anyone else. I don't know about all the other gay and lesbian people out there but I know that I'll be getting married at some point (recognized or not) with a huge ceremony and all my friends and family. Love is to be celebrated not hidden.
2006-12-20 11:41:33 · answer #3 · answered by Jailyn 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I disagree with it. Actually I disagree with all marriage except between people who's religion requires it and even that doesn't apply to gay people.
What is the point of marriage. It only serves any purpose to anyone as a bargaining device at divorce time.
If people love each other they don't need a piece of paper to prove it or keep them together. If they want to part a licence won't hold them together either.
And about kids (also not usuall a concern in gay marriage), the childs birth certificate havingb both parents names is all the security a child needs.
2006-12-20 11:35:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Slippery Slope:
Where do we as a people draw the line?
Can two siblings that love each other..a lot.. be able to get married?
Can a Man marry his daughter?
Can a Man marry his Goat?
Can a Man marry two Ladies?
Can a Man marry four Ladies?
Where do you draw the line?
They all love each other!
They are all Happy!
They are all over 18!
They are not hurting anyone else!
What they do in their bedroom is not anyone elses business!
And their all "Happy" isnt that what its about? People want to amend marrige for same sex couples, but dont want to amend it for 3 parties in love. If 6 people want to marry each other together, than why can't they, how is that different? Do you want to change the orignal meaning of marriage or leave it as is? But its really hard to change this and that but not this. Then your becoming the same as us...Those who believe it should stay as its always been. 1 man 1 women,
2006-12-20 11:45:01 · answer #5 · answered by Gyasi M 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Why? Most gay people have higher standards, more morals than most homophobes on this page. They aren't near as hypocrical as most who answered this question. I happen to work in a state where my better 1/2 is covered my insurance, and will profit quite nicely when I leave this world. Does this lower everyones paycheck??? NO! Worry about paying all the gay peoples bills, if this was the case??? Then yes disagree, if not, who cares??? Only the narrow minded......And Yes We Know Who You Are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-12-20 12:30:06 · answer #6 · answered by carmella.2006 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, I disagree. People have different ideas of what love is and a lot of those ideas should NOT be celebrated or accepted (e.g., a man's "love" for a young boy, a person's unnatural "love" for an animal, etc.). Marriage should be between a man and a woman.
2006-12-20 12:17:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I disagree with the gay lifestyle. Married or not.
Why.. many reasons. Too many to list. But I guess the main point is that I believe in the bible and the bible being the written word of God. God says that homosexuality is a sin. So therefore I agree and am against gays.
I dont hate gays as a person, but I dont like the lifestyle.
2006-12-20 11:28:41 · answer #8 · answered by yournotalone 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
I think marriage should be within the boundries set by God.
1 Corinthians 6:9 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders
It's not a coincidence that men and women fit together the way they do. God made us to live together in harmony.
I don't hate gay people, I just hate the impurity the enemy has introduced to this world.
2006-12-20 11:33:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
because thats what the devil wants. he would love for people to think its "okay " to go against God's will. but the ppl who disagree with gay marriage are smart enough to know being gay is WRONG.
2006-12-20 14:57:15 · answer #10 · answered by its my favorite month 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋