Gay marriage. What's so wrong with it?
Let's be grownups here. Put your religious views aside.
My friend today put up a post today, venting about how gays should stop being ridiculed for wanting equal rights.
I happen to agree with her.
Marriage is no longer solely a religious event.
It is a joining of two hearts, in union.
It also allows them to have legal benefits as well.
We once denied African Americans rights, as well as women.
Now it's time to stop denying homosexuals their rights, just because of their sexual orientation.
If heteros are allowed to marry fifteen times, and divorce as they please.. Homosexuals should have that right as well.
Oh and on the religious standpoint...isn't it stated in the bible that you should "love thy neighbor" and "only god can judge?"
Debate. (any bashing will be deleted) -Roo.
*thank you to Kady, for the inspiration on a topic I too am passionate about.*
My stance on homosexuality (and any other orientation for that matter) has always been pretty clear. Love is love, so long as it's between adults. Marriage is about love not genitalia. Marriage is not and should not be about religion or politics. It should be a celebration of a union by people who chose spend their lives with each other.
ReplyDeleteI agree Bri!
DeleteOn the subject of religion, Everyone acts like marriage evolved with Christianity.
Once again, we're brought back to Pagan roots, with Handfasting.
Marriage is no longer solely religious, and America is no longer solely Christian.
-Roo
I think im going to prudently stay out of certain areas of this topic, mainly because i don't particularly care either way. I will however point out that this country was founded on christian values, yet has not been able to claim being solely christian for much longer than this debate has existed. The first ammendment is phrased in a manner that kind of guaranteed such an occurence. As far as marriage, not referring to just a union of two people devoted to each other, but rather the concept and ceremony itself is riddled with religious undertones due to the fact that it owes its origin to such a thing. However, a civil union does not yield the same legal benefits as a marriage does. I dont really care whether or not theyre able to get married. Many people would people would claim marriage to be a dead institution. If a same sex couple wants the same benefits as a married hetero couple, fine. They may though, have to accept calling it by a different name. Claiming marriage isnt about religion is as false as claiming falling isnt about gravity. Marriage, as i mentioned before, originated from religion. This is a fact. Claiming marriage is no longer about religion is an opinion. One which would be vehemently argued against by those devout to their scriptures. Furthermore, marriage is not a right. All our rights are clearly stated in the first ten amendments. I assure you marriage is not one of them. Read them if you dont believe me. And to the ass who points out "pursuit of happiness", bite me. It only means you can pursue it, not have it. The only compromise which can be given is to allow same sex couples the same legal benefits and rights as a married couple. A great many things will have to be changed to compensate for this. Maybe this is the problem. America has gotten lazy and complacent. Maybe the people in the places to do the work to allow for this just dont want to do it. I would like to make it clear that i am fairly neutral on this issue. I truly dont care whether or not they are permitted to get married. Yes, i am at a point in my life where i am this selfish. Give it time, no army can withstand an idea whose time has come.
DeleteOnce again roo, i hate you for this blog...
Darkkid
Darkkid, this country was founded on a lot of wrong views, that we have since evolved from. Take slavery for instance. Our country at the time, thought it tobe okay. Since then we have decided it is barbaric- rightfully so.
DeleteYoure right, there is no set right for marriage. However there IS one for equality. By making homosexuals commit to calling narriage by a different name, would be denying them that roght- and segregation at its finest- or worst. Whichever you prefer.
Also, on that thought process, that would mean anyone who didnt believe inreligion, would not be able to be wed. Which would make ALOT of marriages null... And potentially cause a riot.
We are supposed to be thriving in our diversity- and instead we are setting ourselves up for failure.
Another thought- just because something is derived from another source does not mean we, as a people, cannot make it our own.
DeleteSuch as christmas, or easter, for instance. Both originally pagan holidays.
Food for thought.
-roo
I think marriage isn't always about religion either. If it was then most people shouldn't have gotten married to their spouse cuz they don't have the same religious views. As for people who say gay marriage is a sin and are not for it...well yes its true only God can judge us but if its really a sin don't you think God would be the one to handle it in the end. So they shouldn't have to worry. I support gay marriage. You can't help to love who you love no matter their gender. I think people should just mind their own. I don't think gay people getting married is really directly affecting you in your life personally. So get over it. And those who say they won't vote for Obama just cuz he supports gay marriage is silly too. Whatever happened to seperation of state and church??? We american's chose to seperate the two for a good reason.
ReplyDeleteI agree shittles! In this day and age, i have found our people are regressing- and moving away from separation of church and state.
DeleteDont get me started on obama.
On the sinful union topic, i will once again like to point out two things:
Only god can judge right?
And two...people act like homosexuals are heathens as well. If they are christian they should be allowed to a christian union. Sexual oriention be damned- pun not intended.
-Roo
I never claimed anything that i pointed out was right...it just is. Again, many things will have to change. And just because one group has claimed to make something their own does not make it truth. Until the people against gay marriage are willing to cede they are not the only ones who can lay claim to the ideal, it wont be equal. One more thing, god is not the only one who can judge a person. It is an antiquated religous statement used when someone wants someone else to keep their nose out of something. Is it right that someone is judged for their sexual orientation? Maybe not. The fact of the matter is that they CAN be judged. Until this ability is removed from a human being, people can and will judge others around them. Just the same as people who want to allow gay marriage do to those who are against. And just the same as those who want to ban gay marriage look down on gay couples. Its a judgment because you formed an opinion on it and spoke out about it. Or am i to believe this is only allowed to a god whose followers seem to be picking apart the religion and saving only the pieces they want. Is it right? Probably not. But it exists and it is.
ReplyDeleteThat we can agree on. However... Those who dont agree don't have to concede to a view they dont blieve in, we just have to outnumber them.
ReplyDeleteThat doesnt always work in a country that, historically, has had the majority led by the minority. At this point, those of us who wont take an active role in the situation will just have to sit back and see what happens.
ReplyDeleteThat is why I encourage everyone I know...if you believe in something, Make yourself heard!
DeleteYou will never have change, until you make it.
-Roo
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ReplyDelete*off to make popcorn*
ReplyDeleteDamn you.