Should marriage be strictly for a man and a woman, why or why not?

Question

Or do you believe that anyone should be aloud to marry, no matter the sex of the couple? What about religous views on this? Or rather where in the bible does it say that "God considers homosexuality an abomination," (quoted from a yahoo user not my personal belief) or that "God intended marriage to be structly for a man and a woman?"

I'm asking this question because I am writing an arguement piece for a class on gay marriage and religion.

Answer 1

As an atheist, I don't really care about any religious views on marriage. Now, if a couple wants to get their blessing from their church, that is up to them. But you won't see me asking for any church's approval anytime soon.

And with that being said, I think marriage should be between any two people, whether a church approves of it or not. I think marriage should be about two people sharing a life together. Unfortunately, it seems marriage nowadays has become a contract outlining the consequences of divorce.

Answer 2

In a religious sense the bible does clearly state that homosexuality is a sin and it is in leviticus and also romans.From an American stand point there should be nothing to prevent it.Many would falsely argue that America was founded on Christianity.The constitution clearly states congress shall pass no law bearing respect to an organization of religion or barring the free practice there of.One could interpret this on the issue of gay marriage in only one way the state cannot fail to recognize a same sex marriage on religious grounds that is a constitutional violation on the other hand the state cannot force a church to perform or accept gay marriage.If one were to successfully argue that marriage is solely an institute of religion the government could not recognize it because of congress shall pass no law bearing respect to an organization of religion.For those who say America is founded on Christianity why would George Washinton have signed the treaty of tripoli which in article eleven clearly states that America was not founded on the Christian religion or any other.Thomas Jefferson stated science and knowledge is truth religion is tyranny.There are also many other statements and actions by the forefathers that clearly show America was not founded in religion but included freedom of religion in its founding to include all the religions known at that time.

Answer 3

I'll answer this from the point of view of a member of clergy.

There are actually two different forms of "marriage"; the civil institution and the religious one. This is the first thing to consider. Should civil law dictate the requirements of a church? Should the church dictate civil law? Should not the two be separate entities, not controlling each other?

From a religious point of view, when solemnizing a union, of course it should be done according to the beliefs and teachings of the particular faith. While a state may have a more liberal view of what a marriage should be, the particular faith should not be compelled to recognize a union which it deems sinful.

Likewise, the state should not base its laws on the strictures of a particular faith. The State was not constructed to serve a particular religious belief, and as such should serve all people with the greatest possible promotion of liberty. Those who have stricter beliefs are quite free to practice such; compelling all to follow the beliefs of a particular religion is tacit promotion of that religion.

A pluralistic society should have room for a multitude of beliefs. If a religion is not able to stand on its own in the face of liberty, then perhaps that religion needs some re-thinking. The Amish have managed to survive a quite ascetic lifestyle in a modern country, with beliefs that are quite stricter than that of society. This ought to show that standing up for one's beliefs in a society is quite possible if the faith is strong.

Morals are not universal or homogeneous. They are different for different parts of society. The concept of universal right and wrong simply fails in a plural society. While some things are decidedly right and wrong, not all are. Obviously murder and stealing and assault and such are wrong because they directly harm another being. Gay marriage is not such a case though. It is dictated against by a subset of faiths, and as such is in a category of things which cannot be assigned a universal standing of right and wrong. This is something which needs to be come to terms with by individuals and individual organizations.

I personally believe that homosexuals should be permitted by law to marry, but that individual churches should not be compelled to solemnize such unions if they believe them to be wrong. I shall be officiating at a civil union in January and believe it the right thing to do.

Answer 4

Well to para-phrase the Bible it does state that man should not be with a man nor a women a women, I forger where I think its exodus. But I think people mis-interpret what God means. I think that he/she means physically it is not right like as far a anatomically its wrong, he is just saying tha a penis should go into a vagina. That's what he means by that. But as everyone knows a relationship is more than just sex. You can't help who you like you can't help who you love. Its not like a light switch were you can just turn your feelings off and on. Doesn't work like that. I am a Christian I believe that God is love, unconditionally. Even if you are homosexual, he still loves you. and who is to say if you are going to heaven or hell from a religious stand point because you are gay, to me that's dumb. Only God knows your destiny and I think that society makes it more worse then it is. So I support gay marriage, marriage is in the heart. The only reason the government wants you to have that stupid piece of paper is for MONEY purposes. religion is just something that the government uses to keep the peace. So it will not be a freaking REVOLUTION!!

Answer 5

well I don't read the bible so I can't quote from it or anything but I believe that all human area capable of love and it doesn't matter if that love is directed at a man or a woman and if one can love somebody then they deffinately should be allow to marry that person, it is their right as much as everyone else therefore the question of is it right or not is the question should equality be among everyone, you know the saying everyone's treated equal just some more equal than others that what the H3ll does equals means anyway

Answer 6

Marriage is a legal partnership between two people. It was designed by many societies to prevent fighting between clans. Forcing people to marry outside their own clan makes for bonds between the clans. Religions took over marriages and many of them made marriage holy and imposed rules but first and foremost it is a secular ritual and all celebrants, religious or not, have to be licensed by the State.

As marriage is a State issue, not a religious one, it should be available to all citizens no matter what their sex or sexuality is. A partnership between two people does not have to be between opposite sexes.

Religions can impose whatever restrictions they like for marrying within their religion but the State should not discriminate against those who want to be married, whatever their sexuality.

Answer 7

No, it should not be only for a man and a woman. This takes us back to "Plessy v. Ferguson" and the notion of "separate but equal". Quite frankly, civil union & marriage are NOT equal in any way, shape, or form. Under a civil union, one does not get tax benefits, health benefits, estate benefits, or any child custody benefits that are established by a "marriage". It is very discriminatory.

Answer 8

While I can't imagine wanting to be part of any ritualistic institution with a more than 50% failure rate, I would not deny the right to make a fool of yourself to anyone. I would let not only pairs, but triads and larger groups marry. I would let an old lady marry her cat. I consider the Bible an abomination, so I don't really give a cr*p what it says.

Answer 9

I am doing an essay about gay marriages. I believe that marriages is a method of two individuals committing to each other. People should be allowed to go through this. I understand people's belief and opinions, but others who are homosexual shouldn't be blocked by other's judgment. I wanted to marry a dude, but I'm not letting anyone stop me from doing it, but it's in my control not theirs. Marriage is for anyone. That's what I think

Answer 10

G-d wants marriage to involve love. Thats all I feel. If two teenagers feel they are in love then they should be able to marry, if two or more people are in love they should marry.

I draw the line at anyone under 15 and animals.