Besides religious beliefs, give me ONE good reason why gays shouldn't be allowed to get married?

Question

Please give me a valid reason without any religious reasoning. Thanks!

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Answer 1

There are no valid non-religious reasons.

And religious reasons are not a valid justification for laws that affect anyone outside that religion.

The essay linked below analyzes each argument for and against same-sex marriage in detail.

And as a side note, gay marriage is legal in all 50 states. Any gay man can marry any lesbian woman -- the only prohibitions are based solely on gender. Sexual orientation is not mentioned anywhere in the laws.

Answer 2

Personally, I know a lot of devoted people that are the same sex some have been together for 18 years or more. Why is it the state has any business in marriage to begin with no matter what sex they are? Wasn't marriage a matter of religion. Well it comes down to a money making racket. When you get married you pay a licensing fee. Then the government adds extra taxes once your married. Then once your stressed out financially and you end up fighting with your spouse about financial issues. Then you decide well it would be better if I got a divorce. That's where the government makes a mint. Court fees, lawyer fees, custody battles, fines for domestic disputes. All the time who benefits from the divorce really- the government. So the only ones I see this marriage thing benefiting is the government.

Answer 3

Like it or not, "Family Values" is a hot button catch phrase in politics. This is what will prevent most politicians from supporting legislation to sanctify same sex marriage.

I know you don't want any relisious reasoning, but you must also realize that religion was the basis for marriage since time began (or at least the concept of marriage was introduced).

I think it strange that a lot of people oppose gay marriage, but are OK with the "Civil Union" of same sex partners. After all, isn't a heterosexual marriage performed by a Justice of the Peace actually a "Civil Union", since it is performed out of the context of religion?

Personally, I believe that a marriage is a religious act and a civil union is a legalization of a relationship under civil laws, regardless of the genders involved.

As far as supporting "gay marriage", I think that if you can define a "family" to exist with same sex partners, there is nothing wrong with strengthening the legal obligations of one partner to the other through a ceremony, religious or civil. The problem with a lot of gay relationships is that it is just too easy to walk away from the "family", unlike in a marriage, where a divorce is required to terminate the family relationship.

The only wrench in the monkey works here is that most religions consider homosexuality as an abomination before God and therefore, you may have trouble obtaining a religious ceremony, but civil ceremonies should be available as our equal rights laws are supposed to provide the same protection under the law and afford equal opportunities under the law regardless of race, creed, religion, ethnic background, gender, family composition and sexual orientation.

Answer 4

Allowing gay couples to get married will also give them the right to adopt, have children. Now dont tell me that there is nothing wrong with it. A child should have a mom and a dad. Ask a psychologist. Other than that there is nothing wrong. So the best option is to go for a civil union rather than selfishly, childishly asking for marriage and only marriage upsetting the church and the republicans and the natural process of creating progeny. Mark Regenerous' study proved that children are batter raised under biological parents.

Answer 5

The problem with marriage is that it is a mixture of religious and social institutions. It wasn't until the 20th century that government really got involved in marriage. Prior to that, we had common law marriages because people often did not take the time to perform the civil rituals necessary to obtain a valid marriage in the eyes of the law.

Today, government is involved in all aspects of our lives so marriage is about more than just having children. There are numerous rights associated with the institution including the right to make medical decisions, to inherit property, etc. My personal opinion is that government policy should encourage long term healthy relationships whenever possible. It seems taht society benefits from this as well.

The crucial difference for many, as you can see from the opinions expressed above, is whether homosexuality is a choice (or in the opinion of some, even a deviance). Sexual behavior is always a choice to some extent. Sexual orientation is not a choice. A person can choose to refrain from sexual activity or to have sex with someone of the opposite gender, that doesn't make him or her straight (as many republicans have proven).

If homosexuality is not a choice, shouldn't we encourage gay and lesbian members of our society to be as productive and normal as possible? Are we better off if we, as a society, continue to treat them as second class deviants than as the positive force in our society that they can be? Those communities that have embraced same sex cultures and have provided a safe haven for them have certainly benefitted from doing so.

Answer 6

Various answers mentioned that they "stop the human race"...I'll drink to that since the human race made a living hell out of our world.

However, they CAN bring forth biological children, or adopt them...however, in either case it will put a burdening dilemma on those children despite the little terrain won in this matter...

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Answer 7

Marriage is a religious ceremony. Without religion, there is no tradition of marriage.

Stripped of religious tradition, a marriage is just a legal arrangement in which two people gain some specific privileges and rights relative to eachother and in they eyes of the law. Like a power of attourney or a living trust or a business partnership.

Answer 8

Because theyve only been given a voice by a country thats cries rascist or prejudice at the first sign of anyone saying "Ok wait, hold on. Before we change things radically..."
Heres my take. Homos have existed for thousands of years. Only until a few years back did you all start crying in unison. All of a sudden, we have this new crybaby special-interest group on our hands, who want to further segregate themselves fom society by demanding equal everything, while at the same time demanding separate entities. (blacks have BET, the gays will want GET) This will create resent in other communities, and you will end up martyred harder than before. What is the only difference between a homo and a hetero? Your sexual orientation. DO YOU REALLY THINK THAT DESERVES A CONSTITUTION REWRITE? I LIKE HAVING SEX WITH BUTTERED TOAST. CAN I PLEASE RAISE CHILDREN?

Answer 9

There isnt any good reason why! They should be allowed to marry! Look at all the people who are allowed to be married. Criminals can get married in JAIL!! Men who have a history of assault on women can get married! People who have abused children can get married!! Why are these people allowed to marry but Gays cannot? Our country needs some common sense!

Answer 10

one good reason,its not physically right,common sense can tell you that men and womens parts are anatomically fit for each other. some will say what about love,sure same sex people can love each other,but then when it comes down to it,they will want children, well, darn,why cant you have children? and adoption might be a way but naturally, is not yours even though you might love it as your own. if you argue love then people should be able to and have the"right" to love anything they want and I mean anything,but thats another topic, so I am saying its not physically and naturally right, and because some animals do the behavior, we are not animals. or are we?.