what state allows same sex couples to marry?

Answer 1

MA has ssm, CT, VT, NJ have civil union. HI and CA have something more restrictive.

Also, point of order, it is legal for same sex couples to marry in all 50 states. It simply is not recognized in states other than the above.

Answer 2

Its easier to go to countries like Canada or the Netherlands. In the US individual states could theorectically revoke your union.

Compare the United States, with Canada and although some of the provinces do resist (Alberta) it is a constitutional right for any couple who wish to seal their love with a union, and can marry with full civil rights. Its been through the courts. Its a done deal.

Many Americans have moved to Toronto or Vancouver, Canada simply because of the freedom they enjoy. They can work and marry without fear of repression. Although there was some resistance in some church assemblies and social groups several years ago, when the change occurred.

After a couple of years only the fundamentalist Christians in Alberta have a problem with it. Opposition in other areas rapidly diminished. Catholics won't marry people but will not do anything if you are in a discreet relationship.

The United Church of Canada had a schism of sorts when several resisting congregations reverted back to Presbyterian. The United Church is a union of Methodist and Presbyterian churches in Canada. After about three years the congregations are far more accepting in fact are beginning to encourage marriage.

The reason why is that in the last few decades the institution of marriage has taken a beating. Any marriage is a good one.

Also these congregations began to recognize that really, at the end of the day, this is a tempest in a teapot. Not only did they get new members in the church, those members that do appreciate it and are active members strengthening their church. By far the straight marriages still outnumber the gay unions. They now recognize that opposing gay marriage was a faux argument.

For these reasons the Anglican (US - Episcopalian) Church decided to do the same thing. Declining memberships provided the motive and the gay unions gave them a window to gain strength. Heavy resistance by the African congregations where there are cultural prohibitions against homosexuality drag on this effort.

In the case of the United Church of Canada they are gaining strength. Those that live in the past left the church and simply were so few in numbers that it matters little anymore. What the other denominations forgot that while gays are few in numbers they also have families and friends. This means that for every gay person they generally get two or three straight people start coming to the church.

Its simple. Unlike other institutions the United Church is refreshing. It is open and honest. A person can be straight or gay. The attitude is.... It doesn't matter, move on, lets get on with more important issues.

Gay clergy of the United don't have to live in the deep closet any more. They don't have to live a lie. Catholics still have to wonder. "Is this priest gay?" Fundamentalist Christians who now control the US government have an unreasonable fear of homosexuality to the point of fanatic irrationality. But..."is that preacher gay?"

Believe me there are Fundamentalist gays but they are repressed and are deep closet. And worse they may publicly rage against homosexuality because they fear it in themselves. They are in constant self doubt, depressed, drug dependent, live dark lives and sometimes commit suicide.

Compare that sort of life with the open life in the United Church. Whose going to be more productive socially?

Why I went through all this explanation is to point out to you that a marriage is more than a ceremony. It is meant to be a way of life. You might be able to marry in a state, but then what. Do you return to the state where you now live? They don't have to recognize that union.

Gay union is not constitutionally protected in the US. And any state issued union can be reversed at this moment. The Washington Republican politicians are trying to put the fact that a marriage must be between a man and a woman, into the Constitution.

And there, in the US, there is a good chance that this might become law. There is enough states to carry the motion if it passes through Congress. And in the US, the Republicans will not quit on this. They are the moral authority in the US at the moment.

Canada for instance, it passed and is constitutionally protected federally. Compare that environment with the abject repression in the United States. You better talk this over with your fiancee. You can have a marriage but after you must practice that marriage and you have the right to do so openly, without fear of repression.

Where are you and your spouse to live? Where can you be married. From what I heard its a death do you part sort of thing. Marriage just doesn't stop at the ceremony.

Answer 3

Massachusetts has legalized MARRIAGE. New Jersey and a couple other states have legalized CIVIL UNION, which has the same privileges as marriage but not the title or the spiritual element. Privileges with civil unions also vary by state, so while a man can have decision-making rights about his partner in the hospital, he will still not ever be eligible to receive Social Security benefits because the rules vary too much.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Hey love is love. If two people whatever the gender want to ruin their lives by getting married who are we to judge who gets to mess up. Same sex couples are probably happier then straight couples. They understand the meaning of perseverance and tolerance more than anyone. Chances are their marriage will outlast any straight couple.

I know here in Canada it is so totally acceptable. We are more tolerant of people. We embrace everyone who is different because it makes us all the same. Our diversity is our signature. Here we have an amazing parade called the PRIDE PARADE were thousands of people from all over come and celebrate the right to be YOU and the right to your own sexuality.

Answer 6

It's not a Federal Government decision. It is up to the states to choose what they will or will not recognize. I believe that it has to deal with the Interstate Commerce Act

Answer 7

the peoples republic of mass allows gay marriage.

3 other states have what they call civil unions; marriage but they don't call it that.

Answer 8

ONLY ONE. Massachusetts.

Answer 9

ONLY A FEW STATES

Answer 10

most of them