If so, why? If not, why?
2007-09-24 14:05:04 · 25 answers · asked by jenrulz13 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Yes, I do. Marriage is more than a christian union, it is also a legal union Marriage gives the partners rights that are only guaranteed by the union so I do not think anyone should be denied that if they are in a loving consenting relationship between two adults. It does not hurt anyone else except for the married couple as they would have more legal issues dealing with a divorce. It is crazy that here in the south a 14 year old was allowed to marry a man old enough to be her grandfather because it is allowed when the girl is pregnant. There are people who marry for citizenship, money, benefits, etc. but then we do not allow two people who genuinely love each other to be married. I think that is pretty screwed up in my opinion. Also, the reasoning behind not allowing gay marriage is based on christian beliefs, but as there is a separation of church and state, they should not be subjected to lose their rights based on religious beliefs.
2007-09-24 14:40:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
What's so wonderful about marriage??? Traditionally it's been a totally one-sided arrangement in favour of the male. (Of course there ARE marriages that are true partnerships, which I think is the ideal, but there are still far too many that are ruined by domestic violence and tyranny.)
Why on earth shouldn't any two people get married if they want to?
If you truly believe in freedom then there is no argument.
2007-10-02 03:27:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. It should not be permitted. Homosexuals should have the freedom to pursue the kind of relationships they want, and they should be shown respect and love, but marriage is something that should only be for a man and a woman. Also homos should never be allowed to raise children. I feel this way because I truly do not believe that two people of the same gender can experience the kind of love that only a man and woman can share. Homos can love each other in the way that friends or family love eachother(though I think even this is likely quite rare in homo pairings), but not in the spirtual and soulful way that God has reserved for hetero couples alone.
2007-10-02 03:17:04 · answer #3 · answered by Joy-Anne E 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Absolutely. If someone loves another person, the gender does not matter at all. Two people of the same sex have just as much a right to marry as others. Who are we to judge what they can and cannot do so long as it doesn't harm anyone. Some people call it unnatural but I have a lot of friends whose carsickness defines driving in a car as unnatural as well. If you love someone, you should be able to get all the benefits of marriage just like straight couples do. It's discrimination plain and simple.
2007-09-24 21:32:07 · answer #4 · answered by Jello 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I Dont Know If I Would Say "Believe" That Just Makes Everything Seem Superficial.....But I Can Say That Everyone Deserves To Be Happy
2007-10-02 00:39:01 · answer #5 · answered by geo♥ant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course. It's a government sanctioned legal partnership. Why should I care what people enter into it? The issue has nothing to do with religion or "family values" or anything else. It's all about government staying the heck away from things that ought not be governed, ie people's personal lives.
2007-09-29 23:47:00 · answer #6 · answered by July 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Belief has nothing to do with it. It is their choice and that moral choice should not be a topic or focus of law. In other words, "sin" should not be illegal, the law should be concerned with protecting citizens and promoting their welfare. A person marring another and receiving the benefits from the marriage harms no one and does not affect the welfare of anyone except the two people involved.
2007-09-24 21:13:25 · answer #7 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I have no problem with same sex civil partnerships (that's what they are called in the UK anyway) if two people love each other and wish to affirm that love, then who cares what sex they are, they are not harming anyone else. Good for them for making a commitment to each other.
2007-10-02 04:12:04 · answer #8 · answered by Nickynackynoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I noticed a lot of religion sneaking its ugly little head above the ground here. People who have been brainwashed by organized religion will never accept gay marriages because their bible tells them so.
I resent that my relationship will not not be accepted by my own country just because there are so many close minded people.
2007-10-02 01:45:24 · answer #9 · answered by reme_1 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If you love someone, you deserve to be able to marry them. However, I do believe that it should not be called 'marriage' because marriages usually have a religious background. But, then again, I know plenty of religious people that are gay, so I retract that comment. But you know, if you're in love with someone, no matter the gender, why should it matter what gender you are?
2007-09-24 21:09:47 · answer #10 · answered by :) 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋