I see this issue as a civil rights issue. I think that the gay rights movement is in the same place that the civil rights issue was about 40 years ago.
The people that oppose gay marriage say they're defending the institution of marriage. Please tell me how your marriage is damaged if two guys next door or across town are married, and enjoy all the rights that a heterosexual couple do?
And please tell me your opinion on a mixed-race marriage, too. If you're OK with a mixed-race marriage but not gay marriage, what's the difference between them that you are for one, but against the other.
2007-02-24 09:16:50 · 14 answers · asked by Ralfcoder 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
purnellsweetie, how do you see that race and sexuality are different? Both are innate qualities that the person can't change, both greatly influence their lives.
2007-02-24 09:22:23 · update #1
I can understand that if a particular religion is against homosexuality that they wouldn't want to marry gays in their church. I don't understand why they would be against it, especially if they claim that they are a religion of love - it seems like institutionalized bigotry to me. That's part of the reason I became an atheist.
To me, marriage is a social contract between two people, where they agree to live together, share assets, maybe raise kids. Yeah, that sounds pretty clinical, but to me the religious aspect doesn't enter into it. Atheist, remember?
And why should people that don't follow the bible have to obey this ban? Why should one group's prejudices be made into a law that everyone is supposed to follow? Especially if same-sex marriage doesn't cause you personally any harm?
2007-02-24 09:44:13 · update #2
By the way, nobody has answered that part - how a gay marriage hurts specifically you or your marriage. The best I've heard is that it makes them say "ick".
2007-02-24 09:46:36 · update #3
If I have the right to marry, everyone else should. There's nothing special about me just because I'm straight
2007-02-24 09:32:58 · answer #1 · answered by gitsliveon24 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I would like to see this contraversy eliminate the
word "marriage" entirely from the law.
If people want to be in a religion that has some concept
of "marriage" and that religion forbids marriage between
homosexuals, well, that is an issue within that religion...
Not the legal system of the entire country.
I think we have all kinds of different legal contracts between
individuals or between individuals and the state, and that
the Civil Union is only one of a number that are coming down
the line.
For instance, you can imagine a "caregivers" contract
that enables certain kinds of access for people to act
on behalf of another, enables them to make certain
kinds of purchase decisions on the other's behalf, etc.
It might be a one-way relationship. That is, "A" has
all the rights.
Clearly, society sees value in people pairing up ... and
the Civil Union is MADE for that.
That is, we should approach it completely like lawyers
(I know: Ewwww) - what are the rights and responsibilities
of this contract.
Who can (ordinarily) enter into a contract? People who
can legally consent (i.e. sane adults).
Any religious, psychological, cultural etc. issues
become beside the point.
If you want to tie a religious meaning to the word
"Marriage" go right ahead - I am more concerned about
what legal rights are available to people who enjoy
pairing - and there should be legal protection for them.
Yes, I believe at some point we should have a
"CU" day, and all persons who are currently married
will de-facto get civil union contracts. From then on,
the terms are allowed to diverge and Marriage can
refer to anything your religion desires.
2007-02-24 09:27:26 · answer #2 · answered by Elana 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok, so I shouldn't be answering this since I don't oppose gay marriage, I am on your side with this.
My thing is all these responses about marriage being a religious institution.... So does that mean only CHRISTIANS should be allowed to marry? Since it's a Christian thing, should atheists not be allowed to marry either? Or what about people who never plan on having children? Should they be allowed to marry,
The religion argument is a thin one....
2007-02-24 10:47:48 · answer #3 · answered by AB 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Marriage is a religious institution. If the church a gay couple belongs to accepts the union, so be it. It is wrong to deny a gay couple the same rights as any other couple. So, in the interest of fairness, the civil union of gay couples should be legal. With all the rights, recognition and privileges of church married couples.
There is a separation of church and state.
Nothing wrong with mixed race marriages either.
2007-02-24 09:26:30 · answer #4 · answered by bumppo 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It shouldnt be opposed. Yea, its against some religious beliefs, but if you can find someone to love, I think thats all that matters.
I think Bill Porter from the TNT movie Door to Door said it best, "God made everybody, and God doesn't make mistakes..."
2007-02-24 09:28:01 · answer #5 · answered by Can I ask you a few questions? 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dude, it's actually in the bible- along with no cheating, stealing, don't hurt thy neighbor etc.- it's in there and it indirectly sez 'don't be gay'. About making it illegal is worth comparing to those islamic countries where the law is actually their religion and the cops/legal system deal with you if u break it.
Interracial Marriage- well I've seen several amazingly attractive (in every way) women of a different race than mine- I haven't been married yet but would definitely date them!
2007-02-24 09:24:45 · answer #6 · answered by Ri 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
because gay marriages go against the natural order of things. the way we are genetically and chemically structured is to be with someone of the opposite gender. for example, scientists have found in studies that males and females are a bit different in emotions, expectations, etc. (not just physical aspects) - so when there are 2 people of the same gender, they cannot create a totally balanced environment, completing each other's flaws.
besides, what if more & more people started doing this - what would happen to reproduction & our population??
2007-02-24 09:21:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Gays can get married for all I care...just don't do it in the church. Married in the eyes of the government but not married in the eyes of God.
2007-02-24 09:21:25 · answer #8 · answered by Spades Of Columbia 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I don't really mind gays being married, but you should know that it is senseless to compare race to sexuality. The two just aren't the same.
2007-02-24 09:19:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
I dont oppose it. You people can do what you want. I only have issues when children are involved.
2007-02-24 09:29:05 · answer #10 · answered by joolybean28 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋