2007-07-13 03:43:28 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They can. In the UK it's called a Civil Partnership. Civil Partners have equal legal rights with heterosexual married couples.
Marriage and Civil Partnership is a non-religious institution. Some people may choose to have a religious ceremony as part of their marriage but the thing that makes them legally married is a civil ceremony when they sign the Register. You cannot be legally married without the civil part of the marriage.
2007-07-13 03:46:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't agree with any sort universal marriage ban. It's ridiculous. If a particular sect permits same-sex marriage, then they should be able to do so.
Concerning the (rather unfair) current situation, we have to remember that marriage is, after all, a religious institution. If you prefer to have the ritual without the excess "original purpose" business, then you can feel free to be joined in a civil union, and have a ceremony on your own- I don't see a big difference there. If it sounds like a wedding and looks like a wedding, it is a wedding, whether a state recognizes it or not. Legal business is another issue, but really, it's probably better financially to opt out of the whole marriage business- just an unfortunate consequence of society.
Churches, Temples or Mosques don't have to marry anyone whose marriage they do not approve of. I would prefer to leave the decisions up to these organizations, and allow denominations so inclined, such as pro-homosexuality Churches (that is, the sects which wrench scripture to make it compatible with their lifestyle), to marry anyone they so choose.
I don't believe that same-sex marriages should be allowed in my own faith, but if you're outside of it, then I don't see the harm in it. We live in a free world, and one of the major underlying themes in Christianity is "choice". This makes it a bit distressing to me to see fellow Christians imposing their views (and giving the considerable amount of Christians who hold the same sentiments as myself a bad name).
2007-07-13 04:12:15 · answer #2 · answered by monsieurbabyturtle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I think marriage should be removed from the law entirely. Then the Christians could hate whoever they wanted to, but they wouldn't have anything to complain about when gays married each other.
Make marriage a personal commitment, leave the law out of it: problem solved.
2007-07-13 03:51:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because when Noah built his ship and put all the animals on board. The two gay unicorns didn't fare so well after the flood. So they could pair up all they want but they are not allowed to be married.
2007-07-13 03:49:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because of christians thinking they rule the damn world. Gay people have to go to great lengths just to get the basic human rights they deserve. Yeah, real nice religion you got there!
2007-07-13 03:53:38 · answer #5 · answered by Primordial Soup 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The get married in Canada all the time.
They also serve openly in the military and are valued members of the community.
The US has issues with it because of the highjacking of public discourse by crazy people who believe that God hates gay people.
2007-07-13 03:49:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
there are countries outside the US, and some of them do permit gay marriage.
2007-07-13 03:49:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the Christians feel the Bible belongs in the law.
2007-07-13 03:48:46 · answer #8 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
because governments in countries where it's not allowed are run or manipulated by uptight and narrow minded religious views.
at least they dont stone us or burn us anymore.
2007-07-13 04:19:26 · answer #9 · answered by joe the man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a very good question. I'm sure they will within the next few decades.
2007-07-13 03:47:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋