im not gay but some of my friends are and i think its ridicules that they cant get married
2007-08-29 11:39:15 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think your spelling is 'ridicules'
2007-08-29 11:45:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing you have to understand is that marriage is a social contract. Religious affiliation (or lack-there-or) has little impact on the legality of it.
Take a look at the groups actively opposing gay marriage.
First, the religious right has been trying to legislate biblical values for years.
Secondly, the AMA and insurance companies are two very powerful lobbying groups, and both stand to lose substantially if homosexuals would be allowed to marry. Suddenly, gay couples would qualify for lower premiums by covering each other as 'Family' as opposed to individuals (discounted premiums = less money to the insurance companies); while doctors would have fewer 'self-pay' clients.
Lastly, by demonizing this issue, the government can hide some of their shiftier practices (pay raises, lewwen the criticism on the war, etc.) in plain site. It's a common practice.
2007-08-29 18:50:45 · answer #2 · answered by Bill K Atheist Goodfella 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's ridiculous, you're right. Why shouldn't gay people be allowed to marry? Just because some people who don't even know them don't like it? It's stupid. People can't choose what religion we follow so why should they be able to choose something like that? It's not like they can help being gay, just like straight people can't help being straight. I know there is more to it than that, but whatever.
2007-08-29 19:18:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By definition, marriage is the social institution under which a MAN AND WOMAN establish their decision to live as husband and wife by legal commitments, religious ceremonies, etc. Homosexuals should create their own version of marriage for their lifestyle and call it something else. This way, what we know and define as marriage could keep its sanctity and meaning. Only a person that couldn't care less what marriage is all about would condone such degrading mockery.
2007-08-31 03:43:04 · answer #4 · answered by νí®τǘø§ ωǿмåņ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, my thoughts are why have marriage at all? Half of them fail... and the majority are unfaithful at some stage. Seems just more sensible to shack up while the love lasts.
Of course, I am happily married (22 years), but I just wonder whether the actual marriage ceremony made any difference.
2007-08-29 18:49:53 · answer #5 · answered by Icy Gazpacho 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
SSShhh, now you are going to have the fundies saying atheist can't get married.
I was *married* by a JP. Nothing special. It was a civil union. I don't see why gay couples can't do the same.
2007-08-29 18:45:02 · answer #6 · answered by atheist 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good question, and it IS ridiculous!
Let me say something: my gay friends are the kindes, most open-minded and loving friends I have.
2007-08-29 18:45:27 · answer #7 · answered by Maria - Godmother II of the AM 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What does gay marriage have to do with atheist marriage? Ummm . . . absolutely nothing. That's like asking "why is the sky blue if basketballs are orange."
2007-08-29 18:45:09 · answer #8 · answered by herfinator 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's ridiculous, too. But what does that have to do with atheists?
2007-08-29 18:44:09 · answer #9 · answered by witch_chick_2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See, that makes a little more sense. I still advise you to try Lefty's though. This just makes you seem like a flamer (the Internet kind).
Edit: Never mind, I see you already did.
2007-08-29 18:44:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm left handed and atheist, I was able to marry and divorce. Why can't homosexuals?
2007-08-29 18:46:15 · answer #11 · answered by Shawn B 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋