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One very controversial topic I see coming up a lot right now is the topic of same-sex marriage. People have a lot of different opinions about the topic. Some are against it, and some are for it. Some don’t care either way. So I decided to respond to a great question on this topic. Here is the question below:
What’s the problem with legalizing gay marriage?
what’s the big problem about legalizing gay marriage? it’s not like it’s going to have any adverse effect on anybody. what’s wrong with just letting gay people live their LIVES, and having US live OUR lives? so what if it’s against religion? why should you care about the people that aren’t in your religion? let them do what they want. so what if it’s unnatural? why should you care if some stranger does something unnnatural? so what? who cares? why do overly-religious people want to meddle in and control the lives of people they don’t even know? why can’t they mind their own businesses?
If we stick to tradition, then “traditional marriage” would be: the woman is the property of the man, no interracial couples, and the only point of marriage would only be for economic gain.
The term “marriage” has evolved from that of relating to religion to a secular one. otherwise, atheists couldn’t get married. two people could get married in a courthouse and it is legal. I’m not saying that we should change the religious definition of marriage. if the church wants to keep it’s definition of it, that’s perfectly fine. just change the secular definition of it for those who want it. I’m straight, and I don’t care if two guys (or two girls) want to get married. if they LOVE each other (and that’s the major point of marriage, not religion or procreation or anything else), then why the **** should they be barred from doing so. I don’t know them. them getting married is not going to have any drastic effect on anybody. and the same goes for almost everybody else (the exempt being the homophobes).
Doesn’t the Bible warn against interracial couples, mixing with other tribes, and things like that anyways?
My View on Same Sex/Homosexual/Gay Marriage
Great questions. First I just want to point out that I have absolutely no problem with homosexuals at all. I have love and respect for everyone, and that includes homosexuals, etc. I have people in my extended family that lived as a homosexual for a period of time. I have known and worked with homosexuals. I have even defended them against ridicule and hate.
I do not believe in people hating on others, discriminating against others, etc. I think it is wrong. However, I don’t believe in recognizing a marriage other than between a man and a woman for the reasons below:
1. A homosexual can be with a person as it is. Why need a piece of paper saying, “married.”
2. If a person chooses to be homosexual, that is their choice. They still have plenty of rights. They can write a will and leave all possessions to their mate. They can appoint them power of attorney to handle anything or visit in the hospital, etc. Don’t you think that is enough rights? They have the same rights as every other human being. The only exception is a word, “marriage.”
3. It is discrimination to let homosexuals marry. What do I mean when I say this? Let me explain:
If the laws are changed to recognize any other marriage besides that between a man and woman, they need to do it for everyone and every thing (not just homosexuals).
There are people out there that want to marry animals, and even have sex with them (bestiality). They should be allowed to marry animals.
There are men out there that want to marry young boys. Why not let them do that as well.
There are men who want to marry their sisters. Why not fix that law too.
There are people who are bisexual. Therefore they should be allowed to marry 1 man and 1 woman.
There are people who want to marry more than 1 wife. Why not fix that law too.
See my point. If we go around letting everyone do what they want, I think this world would be fairly crazy, huh?
So since we need to draw a line in the sand somewhere, why not at a traditional marriage definition (man and woman).
Now, I see that you say a woman is property of a man. My wife is my property, and I am hers. That is how it works.
About no interracial couples- Actually, God nor the bible never prohibits it. Moses married an Ethiopian woman (black). God only said don’t mix with tribes that were around their country (you know, the ones that sacrificed their kids to false Gods and waged wars with them)-don’t think I would let my kids play with them or marry either.
You say marriage was for economic gain? Really, Abraham married Sarah and didn’t exactly get rich from it- nor did Sarah. Moses wasn’t a millionaire from his wife nor vise versa. The only time this arranged marriage stuff happened was with these kingdoms, etc. and that concept isn’t necessarily biblical.
By indicating that homosexuals should be allowed to marry, that is discriminating against others who may want to get married, but the law prevents it.
Why not let a man marry his sister if they truly love each other? Or a 40 yr. old man marry an 8 year old boy? See the point. We can’t be “equal” to homosexuals without being “equal” to all. We need to draw a line somewhere. Why not with a man and a woman?? It makes the most sense and allows for a stable family unit to ensure a person has 2 parents and 2 perspectives of both sexes that exist in the world (male and female). A young child needs both masculine and feminine influences in their life while growing up.
You indicate that marriage is nothing but love. I love my mom. I don’t want to marry her. I love my dog. I don’t want to marry it. Love isn’t the only point of marriage. It is about love, commitment, procreation, support, family, economics, survival, etc. All those are best suited for 1 man and 1 woman. We can’t recognize marriage for any people/group that may want to do so.
Don’t you see that point? Why stop with homosexuals if you want to allow them to marry? If you want to be 100% fair and base a marriage on love, then fix all laws that anyone that wants to get married can. Do you also vigorously support polygamy, bestiality, incest? If you don’t support them, then I say you are being biased and only supporting homosexuality. Otherwise you should put equal effort into trying to get laws passed for all groups. See my point? Polygamists too just want to love all their 5 wives. Incest lovers too love their sisters. I can’t understand why people can’t get that point.
If your logic is true, then we need to recognize all of these unions as a marriage. By expanding it to only recognize homosexuals you are simply discriminating against others besides homosexuals that want to be recognized as being “married.” It should be all or nothing.
You may say something like, “those other forms of relationships are sick and wrong.” Really? What is the difference? They all love each other, right? They all consent, right? They were all born with those desires, right?
And what about bi-sexuals? Should they be allowed to marry both 1 man and 1 woman? If not, then that is discrimination against people who like both sexes!
Do you get my point here. I think it makes pretty good sense if you think about it. It would be best to simply call a marriage a union between 1 man and 1 woman. It goes with religion. It goes with tradition. It goes with procreation. It goes with society. It is the best way to raise a stable family. Not that heterosexual couples are perfect. But it just works better.
If people want to be homosexuals, bi-sexuals, or whatever, by all means go ahead. You won’t get condemned or ridiculed from me. I make it a point to not judge others and I respect and love all. I personally don’t care if people are homosexual or not- that is their choice. God gives us all a choice in life. I certainly don’t support people who go around trying to mock homosexuals, people that commit hate crimes, or anything else. It isn’t right at all. Those things are terrible and people who do those things just because a person has decided to be homosexual should be punished for their silly hate crimes.
But I certainly don’t see any logic whatsoever to start calling any/every relationship a marriage under the law. Especially when they already have rights such as power of attorney and the right to leave a will, etc. What more do people need? If they want a piece of paper that says, “Married” they can make one on their home printer free of charge.
What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality?
Biblically speaking, homosexuality is not approved of. The bible warns against homosexuality from the beginning to the end. Old Testament and New Testament. It is clear that God feels it is wrong.
What should we do then? Treat homosexuals differently? Be mean to them? Of course not! They are human beings. All human beings deserve love, tolerance, kindness, peace, respect, etc. We should treat all people how we would want to be treated. Regardless of religion, sexual preference, lifestyle, society status, money, etc. I treat people the same whether they are gay, straight, etc.
At the same time, treating people with love and respect and changing laws to suit every single idea or desire in the world are 2 different things. I think marriage should be defined as between 1 man and 1 woman, and it should stay like that forever.
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This post was written by Revelation on January 19, 2009
