Do you think marriage is a religious institution?

Question

I think it is. Therefor I recomen the government stop recognizing it all together.
If the gov. wants to issue domestic partnerships so that all couples are equal under the law, then that is the only viable option that doesn't put some Americans above others.

It's the only constitutional solution to the issue.
Your thoughts?

UPDATE- My point, is that the idea of having marriage for straight couples and civil unions for gay couples is just as bad as denying gay couples rights altogether. It says Straight couples are somehow different, or better than gay couples. So even the playing field. If the biggest dissagreement is religious, take it out of the scenario. Unions for everyone.

Answer 1

Why are you asking a question if you already seem to think you know the answer?

Marriage is a social institution. While it has religious overtones, in modern America there is no requirement for a religious marriage; marriage today can be (and often is) an entirely civil affair. To deny atheists wedding licenses would be a serious human rights violation.

The government should grant marriage licenses to any consenting adults who want them, whether same-sex or not, because the irrational anger against same-sex marriage is almost entirely rooted in religion instead of public policy concerns. If certain religions choose not to solemnize same-sex marriages, that should be their choice. But equal protection should mean that everyone is treated equally, and this is something we can accomplish by granting marriage licenses to same-sex couples on equal terms. No Constitutional amendment needed.

Answer 2

I feel that marriage is a religious institution and a relatively outdated practice. I believe that the government should have no part in it. If they want to create a different thing like domestic partnering or legal family that is applicable regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, or size of said family I'd be fine with that, but i think that the state has no reason to recognize a religious traditional ceremony.

Answer 3

Marriage has evolved from a religious institution to a social/civil institution. You don't have to go to a church/synagogue/mosque to have your marriage recognized, but you do have to get a marriage license from your state of residence. I also don't think any clergyperson should have to reside over a union s/he does not wish to.

No, any couple of marriageable age should be able to walk into a courthouse and get a *marriage* license. If they want to have a church ceremony, that is their right. If they want a justice of the peace, that's their right as well. I think we should take religion completely out of marriage, as a matter of fact.

Answer 4

Makes perfect sense.

I think that the government should recognize "Unions" in the sense of individuals that have gone through church marriages, or gone to the courthouse and been legally united.

If individuals want to keep "marriage" as a man/woman thing, and use religion as their reasoning, then "marriage" should be considered a church thing ONLY!!!! Legally, it should be referred to as a union, and nothing else. Then, legally, there is nothing to stop individuals that would like to become united with another of the same sex.

Answer 5

No, that's an earthly, societal build which has been between a minimum of one guy and a minimum of one lady in all societies through fact the beginning up of time till the 1960's. till around 1971 homosexuality improve into seen a psychological illness by employing the APA till gay activists disrupted an APA convention and protested to get it removed from the DSM. ought to you think of if schizophrenics or bi-polars did the comparable?

Answer 6

I have no problem with that solution. However, marriage, as it is today, is not a"religious institution." The hysteria surrounding this issue has gone from just plain silly to absolutely ridiculous. The simple reality is that gay people pay taxes just like everyone else. They haven't asked for much. Legal protection for their relationships should be granted under the same name as it is given to everyone else.

Answer 7

Here is how it works just in case you didn't know....
When the government tells right-wingers what they want to hear, than it is a great government, and can do no wrong.
When it doesn't, it is intruding into their lives to much regardless of the issue.

Answer 8

Marriage is religious. The legal binding part for property rights is the government.

Answer 9

Is there a need to alter a 3000 year old tradition in order to appease a huge minority of people.

Let gays get civil unions, who cares.

Marriage is between a man and a woman.

Answer 10

No it isnt.
Its a thing that varies according to the religion that people marry within.
You dont have to be religious to get married. its silly to think it is solely a religious institution.