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Originally posted by idonotcollectstamps
I think that there is too much confusion as to what exactly do gays/lesbians/transsexuals want?
Do they want religious centers to be forced by the law to perform gay/lesbian/transsexual marriage ceremonies inside the religious centers?
OR
Do they want to be allowed to have a civil union performed by a judge at town hall and to receive the same tax and health benefits as straight partners married by a religious leader?
There is a big difference.
I do not think that any religious center should be forced to compromise on it's religious beliefs. If a certain branch or denomination of a given religion wants to say, only have male religious leaders, or say separate the religious institution into a male/female congregation/worship area than that is their right.
You cannot FORCE religious institutions to accept something that they do not believe in.
At the same time I believe that a civil union should be completely equal to a marriage in regards to tax benefits and work related partner compensations.
My personal belief is that there is no harm in gay/lesbian/transsexual civil unions. Two consenting adults who love each other is something we could do with a hell of a lot more of in this world. But do not expect to get recognition from religious institutions that consider what you do to go against their teachings.
Originally posted by WolfofWar
As long as churches and private institutions are not forced to hold the ceremonies (it's an infringement of their rights of free enterprise) then I'm for marriage of any two or more consenting adults.
14th amendment guarantees such rights, polygamists and gays aren't receiving said rights, thus they should get them.
It's not a moral thing, it's a legal thing.
Originally posted by clever024
marriage is supposed to be between a man and a woman, anything else is an abomination in the eyes of the Lords. I say let them get married, and let them pay the price for it later because I can prmoise(sic) you they will.
Originally posted by redhead57
I too am opposed to Gay "Marriage". Marriage is between a man and a woman and was ordained by God. Children born into the covenant of marriage are a blessing, not necessarily a requirement.
Originally posted by Romantic_Rebel
Myself I don't support Gay marriage unless Polygyny becomes legal. This is just my opinion on this issue. I don't see why Gay's have to get married to love one another. Tell me your thoughts on this issue.
Originally posted by redhead57
I too am opposed to Gay "Marriage". Marriage is between a man and a woman and was ordained by God. Children born into the covenant of marriage are a blessing, not necessarily a requirement.
I really don't understand why a civil union is not satisfactory at all. It gives all the legal rights.
What I am vehemently opposed to is changing the God given definition of marriage! In this day of political correctness run amok, I worry that this movement may attempt to force religions to accept and even perform gay marriages.
Marriage is the cornerstone of society and it should not, does not and need not be changed for a small minority of people. If they have the right to civil unions that should be sufficient.