I've known several libertarians in a very socially conservative church, so I know such an animal does exist! How do they come out on the question of Abortion of Gay Marriage when the church says both are extremely sinful?
2007-07-13 13:10:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I believe a Libertarian would consider their OWN religious beliefs in determining their OWN actions with regard to abortion and gay marriage. They would also staunchly defend the rights of others to make those decisions for themselves. In other words, abortion and gay marriage are not issues to be legislated for everyone, especially when that legislation is restrictive and based upon the religious beliefs of some.
If I'm misrepresenting the Libertarian viewpoint, please (politely) tell me so, I haven't been a Libertarian for long. I just know how I've felt on these issues for a long time, and recently discovered that the Libertarian party most closely represents my opinions.
2007-07-13 15:46:27 · answer #1 · answered by sagacious_ness 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they're deeply religious. The Libertarians are a third party conservative group like the Greens are a third party Liberal group. I personally think the Libertarians and especially the Greens to be better choices from the two perspectives than Reps and Dems. You'll find many Libertarians as well as Greens who are not regimented to an ideology or indoctrinated into a stereotype. We all vary and I really don't think you can pigeon hole everyone to an intolerant extreme. You'll only find that in radical religionist agendas.
2007-07-13 13:14:05 · answer #2 · answered by Don W 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They are pro-life and against gay marriage. I'm a Libertarian and my party has oficially stated that abortion should be left alone by the government. However, these people are allowed to make up their own mind about these issues. But I think libertrians that think like that should be in another party, not the Libertarian party.
2007-07-13 14:34:11 · answer #3 · answered by cynical 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do not ask a libertarian a question like this. If you know any libertarians, and you say you do, then you must know that they believe in letting you believe what you want to believe. And that is exactly why they are generally disliked. The basis of dislike of libertarians goes like this: I'm for abortion, you are against abortion. The libertarian says each of you can think as you wish. Therefore I conclude he is supporting you (that is not supporting me) and so I don't like him. You think he is supporting me (that is, not supporting you) so you dislike him. Thus, the libertarian is disliked from both sides. But, he can take it.
Socrates was executed because he would ask questions like: What do you actually mean when you say ____________? (Fill in the blank yourself) If I am against abortion and you are for it, then the libertarian would probably say: "Hey, good for you both. But, when it comes to actual abortion, let the pregnant woman decide, because it is not the business of either one of you, or me."
As for your question, a deeply religious libertarian might be against abortion, and might give you good arguments for his position, but he would not condemn or chastise you for your view. He certainly would be against any law restricting, or encouraging, it. In fact, he would believe government should have no say in the issue at all. If you want to try getting this country to the point of fewer restrictive laws and more freedom, consider the claims of candidate (Republican) Ron Paul.
2007-07-13 13:28:47 · answer #4 · answered by Histbuff 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
My understanding is that although he is personally opposed to gay marriage and abortion, he believes that those issues should be left up to the states. Abortion: "The first thing we have to do is get the federal government out of it. We don’t need a federal abortion police. That’s the last thing that we need. There has to be a criminal penalty for the person that’s committing that crime. And I think that is the abortionist. As for the punishment, I don’t think that should be up to the president to decide." Source: 2007 GOP YouTube debate in St. Petersburg, Florida Nov 28, 2007 "I’m surprised that I don’t have more co-sponsors for my Sanctity of Life Act. It removes the jurisdiction from the federal courts & allows the states to pass protection to the unborn." Source: 2007 GOP Values Voter Presidential Debate Sep 17, 2007 Gay Marriage "Q: New Hampshire is one of five states where gays can marry legally. As president, would you try to overturn state laws? A: The federal government shouldn't be involved. I wouldn't support an amendment. But let me suggest, get the government out of it. Why doesn't it go to the church? And why doesn't it to go to the individuals? I don't think government should give us a license to get married. It should be in the church." Source: 2011 GOP primary debate in Manchester NH Jun 13, 2011 "I think the government should just be out of it. I think it should be done by the church as a private contract and we shouldn't have this argument of who's married and who isn't married. I have my standards but I shouldn't impose my standards on others. Others have their standards and they have no right to impose their marriage standards on me. But if we want to have something to say about marriage, it should be at the state level and not at the federal level. Just get the government out of it. It's one area where it's totally unnecessary, and they've caused more trouble than necessary." Source: 2011 GOP primary debate in South Carolina May 5, 2011
2016-04-01 03:11:47 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think being a libertarian has anything to do with it. I think being "deeply religious" probably goes towards not supporting abortion and gay marriage.
2007-07-13 13:17:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Libertarians expect for people to take care of themselves without the government babysitting them. Liberterians have varying views on abortion and gay marriage, just like Republicans and Democrats.
2007-07-13 13:27:50 · answer #7 · answered by wooper 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I dont know that ive met any 'deeply' religious libertarians.
2007-07-13 13:15:09 · answer #8 · answered by sociald 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because you go to church doesn't make you religious, Satan could walk into a church. When people call themselves Christians and then condone abortion, euthanizing, gay rights, and anything else that's against God's teaching; you're a hypocrite. When you condone evil, it makes you evil and you will follow Satan into the abyss.
2007-07-13 13:29:29 · answer #9 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
most believe that the federal gov't should not get involved in it. as for the states, i would guess they would be against it.
2007-07-13 13:36:41 · answer #10 · answered by blktan23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋