Isn't marriage defined as between man and women ?

Question

why do you think it should be legal?

Answer 1

well in the Bible it is, and in some dictionaries. you might want to go to dictionary.com or something. It can give you the real definition. In my opinion, its wrong to be gay, sure, you liberals may think I'm wrong but you need to deal. you have you gay opinions, and so do i. i dont bash ya'll, okay? good. back to the topic. Any dictionary can give you the answer. peace,

Answer 2

Well, considering marriage (in its modern form) was created as a means to pass on property (hence arranged marriages)....

The definition has already changed. A thousand times over. "Marriage" is defined in a different way by every culture.

In the US, it's generally a legal bond (a contract, essentially), NOT religious, as every religious union is subject to the same laws. It's illegal to discriminate based on gender with any other legal contract. And by that loophole, banning gay marriage is actually illegal (therefore gay marriage technically IS legal - and the places that have passed laws against it actual were done illegally, as the Federal law trumps them). But the government isn't willing to recognize that loophole.

It's also unconstitutional for religion to influence laws... therefore Bush's assertion that he "believes" marriage is between a man and a woman is also illegal.

So *technically*... gay marriage is legal. But no government is willing to recognize that (which is illegal, but what're ya gonna do?)

And yes, it should be legal. I honestly don't see how 2 men (or 2 women) getting married in any way hurts anyone else or why people care so much!

Answer 3

Marriage may be defined by some churches as between a man and a woman, but I really don't want our government getting involved with religious matters. Legal contracts can be drawn up between two consenting adults per our legal system.

Answer 4

The Christians say that marriage is a divine institution joining one man and one woman only, and that to allow same sex marriages destroys the sanctity of the marital institution. How can Christians say such things? As if marriage were still intact. They say Marriage is supposed to be between one man and one woman only. If this is a true statement to you, then you are a Bible believing Christian and you must also agree that sex is supposed to happen only between two married people. We all know that there are many Christians who have sex before marriage? The divorce rates among Christians are so high it is ridiculous. How many of us have heard of Christians participating in adultery, pastors addicted to pornography? The institution of marriage was desecrated long before the homosexuals asked for the privilege of marriage. It was desecrated by Christians. It isn't non-Christians preachers that must leave their churches due to extra-marital affairs. Its the Christians.

Answer 5

Some people will define a marriage that way, others will define marriage other ways. Which is correct?

Is it up to the gvmt to define marriage? I don't think so, The First Amendment give people the right to free association. In simple words, it's up to us to define our associations, and marriage is a very specific, special association between two people.

However this freedom cuts two ways. It also gives us the right to not accept others associations, and the freedom to not associate with others.

Some people will only see a marriage as valid if they were married in a church by a priest. That's their prerogative. Other couples might choose to marry naked in front of a tree. If they both give their commitment to each other, does it make any difference the way they chose to marry?

While I don't believe gay marriage is the best choice two people can make, people should be free to screw up their lives anyway they choose. Our live is the product of all the choices we make, both good and bad.

We all have just one life to live, and we should be free to live life as we see best for ourselves.

This is why the gvmt should not be in the marriage business. This is a decision we must make on our own.

Answer 6

That is the common usage, but there are issues. A civil marriage can be defined to be whatever the state says that it is; a religious marriage can be defined to be whatever the religion says that it is. The two definitions need not agree. My own preference is to use the word to refer to heterosexual unions only, simply to maintain the sense of the language; homosexual unions can be state-defined to entail the same rights and responsibilities encompassed by a civil marriage.

Answer 7

Well definitions do change.. in my beliefs. The bible doesn't change. Only the man made laws change. You may interpret what you wish but, it is between a man and a woman. I don't mean go out and judge or bash either. If you are a Christian you should be firm in your beliefs but also kind. It's not our business to be bashing and doing hateful things to gay people. That only creates hostility and hatred towards Christians. Live by example!

Answer 8

I believe that marriage was a religious term long before a legal one. Times have changed! A partnership is a partnership! I have been married (legally, to a guy) and it was not fun to get out of either. I prefer my current partnership much better.

Answer 9

Marriage has already changed. Our ancestors had arranged marriages. Or the groom bought his wife (bride price) or sometimes just kidnapped her. In some cases, men had more than one wife or had a wife/wives AND concubines. In some cultures, women could marry more than one man.

I have noticed that none of the people opposed to gay marriage are trying to bring back any of THESE traditions.

Answer 10

No, it isn't. Just ask the Mormons : ))

Marriage is a government institution with all the rights and priveleges coming from the State and Federal Government. That's why a State approved person has to marry you. That's also why you register your marriage WITH THE STATE. To prove to the government your married! Notice, nothing religious about it!

Answer 11

It depends on who you ask. But marriage shouldn't be put into a neat little package that only a man and a woman can have. Everyone deserves to be able to have a happy wedding day no matter who they are. No one should be able to deny anyone that right.