Gay Marriage - Should it be allowed or not?

My personal belief is that whatever one wants to do with their life and lifestyle is their business and no one elses. I think that by not being allowed into civil unions and not receiving the same benefits as a married couple has is wrong, however I don't endorse homosexuality nor would I ever consider it.

I think all couples should have the right to marry, providing it's consensual and above the age of consent. to be honest, if consenting siblings wanted to marry, I wouldn't have a problem with it. Gay Marriage, I'm more than in favour of.

in my opinion, no. as a roman catholic, marriage is a holy matter - it's not a man-made dogma. being holy, it is not supposed to be altered by man. marriage is a holy sacrament that is given by God to a man and a woman who love each other and responsible to face a new phase in their lives as one.

I am very concerned with gay marriage. When my state was voting on an amendment that would essentially ban it, I was part of organizing a campaign against that amendment in my local area, including a public forum and a candelight vigil. Sadly, it passed anyway. The problem with denying marriage to gay people is what another poster mentioned -- the everyday rights that married couples have that gay couples are denied. My father is in a long-term relationship with another male, and they've been trying for years to find ways to legally solve problems that wouldn't exist if they could get married. They would get married too in a heartbeat if it were legal where they lived, considering they've been together for years and already had a "commitment ceremony". I already call my father's partner my stepfather in fact. I know a lot of people see marriage as a religious institution and thus argue against gay marriage because it's not acceptable within their specific religion's beliefs, but there's a problem with that way of thinking. Every single religion and society in history has had some form of marriage... and so there isn't a single one that can lay claim to it and say who can and can't get married. If a specific religion wants to ban its clergy from performing gay marriages or ban them from happening in their churches, that's one thing, but banning them legally because of religious reasons is just ridiculous.

I have adopted my general slogan live andlet live. One of my best friends is gay and livingwith another gay. but they do not believe in gay marriage either. I think both should be allowed as my life style I do not push on them and they do not push theirs on me so why make waves.

i too have friends and family who are gay and i think if 2 people (2 men, 2 women, or a man and a woman) love each other, then they should be able to have the same rights as anyone else. personally, i don't think religion (any religion) should play a part in what rights someone has. those rights should be governed by law, not religious beliefs as there are so many different religions out there. i think that what binds us is that we are all human beings, who want the same things, basically-to love and be loved, to have family, to be healthy and happy. that being said, if 2 gay people want to express there love-their committment to each other, then they should be able to do so- if not in a religious ceremony,then civil one. all i know is i won't need a religious ceremony either if and when i find that right guy...

I think that everyone should have the same rights. Period! End of discussion!! I remember a time when women were not allowed to vote simply cause they were women. Imagine If that right was revoked. Just something to think about. I mean does this affect you really?

Hi Cher, I don't believe in gay "marriage" at all. God created marriage and He created it be between a man and a woman. God does not honor or bless such a "union". God bless.

I feel if a gay couple wants to get married they certainly should be allowed to do so. If anyone believes it's a "sin" according to their own particular religion, that's their right; if any religious leaders choose not to allow such a marriage in their church or to accept or acknowledge it as a marriage, that's their right also. I honestly don't know why this is such a divisive issue. I mean, what does it hurt anyone? Annie

Yes I think gay marriage should be allowed. That should be part of their gay rights! I think the defenition of marriage should be changed for this purpose. Times have changed and it needs updated. When people are really in love they should be able to get married, to anyone. I'm not gay-but I know if I was told I couldn't marry someone I loved, for any reason, I would be very upset! No one should be denied that pleasure!

Sounds like you're sitting on the fence! Is this a good way to go through life? So you love your Gay friends and Deny them marriage? Many Religious people get so caught up in their Theism they never think to ask," What would Jesus have done in this situation?" You and I both know Jesus always welcomed everyone (without exception) into his Loving arms, married or single, because he never turned any of God's children away!

Why not? I am not opposed to it at all. I have gay friends that are married and their relationship is stronger than some of my hetrosexual friends. to each his own. I don't think it is up to us to judge. I think it should be allowed....after all...why not?

Hi CherBear04, I live in Canada and gay marriage is allowed here. Most people seem to have no problem with it. It was gays who fought for it here. I don't think it's a sin to be gay, since people are born that way. You seem to believe in gay rights and I applaud you for that. Blessings.

I think No because marriage is a sacred act that binds a man and a woman

i have nothing against gay people as i have a friend who is gay and he is just wonderful. even better than straight guys... but i am against gay marriages. i think its really a violation of God's law.

This topic is very sensitive. Be against it, they will call you homophobic, be for it they call you immoral. I'm not homophobic, I have a lot of gay friends. But I don't agree with gay marriage. Marriage is done for men and women only. In the beginning, God created Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve. That's God's design for marriage.

This is the age old question. It is difficult to answer because the question depends on various background scenarios. For instance, in my country, the question will not even start because homosexuality is condemened based on the Holy Bible; the constitution outrightly defines it as Sodomy, and further says sodomy is a sin against God. However, I respect that in some countries, their affairs are run more ont he secular side of things, and the so-called individual or human rights. So the perspective from which the question is posed determines the response. From a religious viewpoint, gay marriages should not be allowed. Fromthe secular point of view, yeah yeah, they have their rights to do as they deem fit to themselves! lol

gays are also human like us, they also have the right to be happy and to start a life like any ordinary people. its not a sin to be gay so we should not condemn them. like ordinary people they have the right to choose who they like to be with and if they want to get married then so be it.

I personally feel that homosexuality is not an acceptable living style, but I have a family member that is homosexual and I don't judge that person any different than anyone else. I feel like the integrity behind marriage has lost its value overtime. Due to the high divorce rates, and constant publicized celebrity divorces shown here in America. But back to the topic gay marriage should not be legalized because if we allow children in todays society to grow up believing that it is acceptable we would lose what little standards we have left in society. It is troublesome enough that children are exposed to homosexual behavior on daytime tv. But I do feel that they should certain gay rights.

I have no idea about the gay marriage.if they love each other is the most important .Don't metion about the people around them orthwise it will so embarres!