other issues of equal rights for homosexuals is not ok primarily because Christians say it is against their belief?Isn't the Ten Commandments God's highest laws?Consider that these were the laws given to Moses by God and were written by the hand of God on stone tablets.They were his first laws and his greatest laws.Wouldn't it be more advisable to follow these above all others?And, to that end, if a law of government is to reflect what people believe by religion, shouldn't the Ten Commandments be on the books as federal law making each and every Commandment law of the land?How should we punish people who take the Lord's name in vain?How should we punish worship or belief of other God's or no God(s)?Why can Christians pick and choose which Biblical rules to legislate?
I'm sure that there are non Christians who are against gay marriage but the strongest voice against gay marriage comes from the Christian fundamentalist right.So, this question is a valid question to ask of Christians.
2007-05-23 10:05:05 · 15 answers · asked by Demopublican 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Also, if marriage is only something people of faith can do because it is a "religious" thing, which it isn't, why is it legal for Atheists to get married?
2007-05-23 10:17:24 · update #1
Well, this may sound different, but I am a Christian and I am not homophobic or threatened by gay rights. I believe in equal rights for all people, women, homosexual people, all races and all religions. I have posted before on Yahoo! Answers that my religion teaches me to love thy neighbor, not just thy neighbors who agree with me. Personally, I think you have a very valid point to your question. A true Christian understands that they are NOT to judge. Only God may be the judge and a true Christian understand why Jesus died on the cross. That is for forgiveness for our sins. There is not one Christian out there who is perfect and if they are judging people for lifestyles then they are not obeying the Word of God, but they will be the first to point out when another is a sinner.
As for sanctity of marriage, many, many heterosexual people abuse marriage. They marry for gain and then they cheat, lie and disrespect their partners. Frankly, I do not see what respecting the sanctity of marriage has to do with gay rights. I think some Christians use this as a convenient excuse to be homophobic.
If marriage is only meant for a woman and a man, and is only a religious ceremony, then why can a judge at the courthouse marry two people. If it was true that it was a religious ceremony, then wouldn't only a member of a church be able to have to power to perform the ceremony and wouldn't only religious people be able to get married straight or gay?
2007-05-23 10:12:35 · answer #1 · answered by Delete 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as a christian, i mess up because i am a sinner. it's not that we pick and choose which commands to follow, its that some are easier to follow than others; it's a struggle to follow each and every one of God's laws, but that's what being a christian is about: relying on Jesus to bridge the gap for what we as sinful humans can't accomplish according to God's will.
as for the homosexual thing, morally i am against it. but that sin is the same in Gods eyes as murdering someone or even telling a simple white lie. i am guilty of judging other people, and if you look around, i'm pretty sure that you are judging christians just you feel that they are judging against homosexuality. however, it is not our place as humans to judge each other (only God has that right) and i am sorry that you have experienced that judgement and hope that this can change your opinion, if only even slightly.
2007-05-23 10:17:19 · answer #2 · answered by stevethebeeve 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why must a gay couple insist on the "sanctity" of marriage when they can already get many of the benefits of marriage without actually being married? There are more than enough binding agreements that allow gays the same rights as a married person...it's almost as though they just want to be "married" so that they can rub it in the face of those who don't believe in it. Plus, most of these people want their "marriage" sanctified by a Christian preacher, or priest...as opposed to a courthouse judge. This is against Christian morals, so why force a non-willing preacher to sanctify something that he/she does not believe in? Even if it becomes a legal right, there probably won't be many preachers who'd be willing to do it.
If they want to marry, let them recite their vows before an atheist, or an agnostic. They can then wear the respective wedding rings, and flaunt their newfound "status" to the world. Why must they insist that it be done by a Christian and in a house of God?
As for the Ten Commandments: Nobody is forcing you to believe in them. That's your choice. Just like it is OUR choice to display the words where ever we so please. But don't worry your little head too much...many people somehow find offense by these words and are working very hard to take them from the public eye. But never forget that while there may be more and more people who are willing to speak out against Christianity, the Christians are STILL the majority. And always will be.
God bless you.
2007-05-23 10:11:32 · answer #3 · answered by † Gabriel † 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Homosexuality is not a matter of religious rights. Marriage is a religious concept recognized by the government for the purposes of inheritance, insurance and taxation. It really isn't a government established system although it has been usurped by the government as a means of identifying peoples' affiliations. The church is concerned that it will become even less recognized as a spiritual union than it has been since government interference.
2007-05-23 10:12:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well, the mistake you make is that youre prettty much NOT allowed freedom of religion in America - unless it is Abrahamic religion.....all others are mocked and distrusted by those pious Christians you speak of.... They cant even stomach their own kind, which is why Rev Al Sharpton spews hatred about Mitt Romney!
2007-05-23 10:15:10 · answer #5 · answered by Athiests_are_dumb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, some Christian legislators that push for the 10 commandments in courthouses, can't even name them all.
http://gods4suckers.net/archives/2006/06/16/westmoreland-co-sponsors-bill-on-the-ten-commandments-and-cant-even-name-them/
2007-05-23 10:09:32 · answer #6 · answered by The Bog Nug 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Seiners
2016-05-21 01:25:50 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an AVID supporter of gay marriage. The Bible is NOT law here. Therefore to deny ANY citizen basic rights in UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
Christian's keep it up and they will have Americans coming after them instead of just the rest of the world.
2007-05-23 10:09:19 · answer #8 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
At THIS point, I don't think anybody should be allowed to marry unless everybody who is a consenting adult is, as long as the marriage isn't really causing harm (i.e. bestiality, incest, etc.). Maybe it's just mid-week tired of bigotry...
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2007-05-23 10:10:58 · answer #9 · answered by vinslave 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
To Evangelicals in the United States, freedom of religion means the freedom to impose your religion on everyone else.
2007-05-23 10:09:06 · answer #10 · answered by WWTSD? 5 · 5⤊ 2⤋