Gay Marriage

I think you are going to get a ton of flame back for saying that. However, it's hard to argue with history that every time any society has destroyed the foundations of marriage and family, that society has always collasped. I have no reason to believe America will be any better.

Wow...ok well heres my two cents. according to my religious beliefs i dont agree BUT i was always tought god is love..an we should not judge others. as just a person i really dont care if they marry its not in my home or house nor does it effect my life in anyway whatsoever. i got plenty of gay friends. what they do is not of my concern is it for me? No...but who am i to say who they should love. Why am i married to a man? Because i love him. i dont have any idea why i love men i just do...i dont love him cause society or god says i should i just do sn know what i feel. the world would be a happier place if we only worried about ourselves

I used to not like it, but now my attitude has changed (and not because my cousin is gay either). My attitude is more like 'if you don't try to flip me to that lifestyle, I don't really care either way'. I figure if they want to be as miserable as the rest of us divorced folks, then let them be.

I don't know but to me marriage is 2 entities male/female/or other wise who decide to form a partnership for life/a commitment to each other that will form a marriage.In culinary terms we tend to say some times that this or that particular sauce marry very well with some meats or vegies...so marriage does not particularly only refer to male and female but any thing or person that complement each other.

Gay marriage is a sin because the Bible says homosexuality is a sin, but we can't make people stop sinning, God has to change their hearts but the thing about Christians is that the outspoken ones, who are anti gay marriage often express the idea that they hate the sinner and hate the sin while we as Christians should love the sinner and hate the sin, legalizing gay marriage only means that they will continue to sin an the government will see it as "okay". Besides, the government would permit it because they'd want to revenue from it, that's all they really care about. Besides, the California gay couple that was the poster couple of gay marriage got a divorce so what does that say about gay marriage, it'd be just like heterosexual marriage, only difference is it's morally wrong. To my fellow Christians, love homosexuals as Jesus loves them, but don't give them a free pass on their sin. You can tell them they're sinning all you want, but let God change their hearts.

I do not see why homosexuals feel the need to get married. Marriage Is sacred I wish they would just go play house or do whatever else thu do

I personally disagree with you, although I respect you as a person. As long as both people are consenting adults what business is it of any one else's? I don't think it's so much marriage as the right that come with it like hospital visitation and health care and inheiritance. Shouldn't be able to pick who makes medical decisions for me and who my stuff gets left to?

Hi Mandalee' I'm not opposed to it. We have separation of State and Church and not everyone that marries is religious or believes in God. Many people get married by a Justice of Peace and it is a real marriage with all the same benefits. Why not? I am very against any law that would force a church to perform such marriages if they go against the beliefs of the church. I have noticed though that there are some churches that do perform gay marriage ceremonies. Marriage is different things to different people. I think it should be allowed. Our personal religious beliefs or lack of them should not be forced on others who don't hold those same beliefs. I really don't care what two consenting adults that I don't even know do. It's not my call to make. We all have our own path. Just my thoughts for whatever they are worth.

What are marriages for? If this were legalized more and more people would be like them out of their intention. I heard that normal people may get gayish if they mix up with them. The more we are with them, the more we will be influeneced.

My opinion is that it doesn't truly matter what I think. I'm Christian as well, and I've never had the urge to hate gay people or their lifestyles like many seem to. I also don't think it's up to me to dictate someone else's life, particularly because I am Christian. I feel that it's up to God and I have no right to assume I'm better than anyone else because of their lifestyle; I think far too many Christians worry about others and what everyone else is doing wrong rather than focusing on what they could improve on themselves and their lives. I have actually had three gay friends, and I've met them all at various workplaces. Somehow, each and every one of them was a Christian. Whenever faith came up in the conversation the first question I would ask them was, "Why? How in the world can you be a Christian when many of the faith's people condemn you?" I've gotten various responses, but I simply cannot understand it based on the hatred coming from people who subscribe to a faith based in love. These are beautiful people, and I don't feel it's up to me to judge their lifestyles or anything they do. I'm not perfect, either, and I would sure need to be before I started pointing fingers. It definitely says in the Bible that marriage is between one man and one woman...but then again, it also says divorce is a sin and anyone who remarries is committing adultry with their new spouse. How many people fit under that category? God's plan and purpose for marriage was also for two people to truly think through, pray about, and then make the joint decision to marry--once and only once. I think my conclusion to this is that people will go against the things it teaches in the Bible, regardless of whether or not you follow that, and it's up to God to follow through with them. It's up to His followers to love them.

The gay marriage is legal in several countries. I hope that their number will grow as a sign of tolerance. This should not be against God's will, because God calls for tolerance, doesn't he? People's mind has changed during the centuries and mostly for the best. Maybe the religious institutions could follow this trend.

I think the same thing, God made a man and woman to be together, not man for a man or woman to a woman.

This is up for so much debate. They want to be together, that's their problem but when I start seeing it where I practice that's where it starts to bother me. I don't follow the Bible as I have in the past but I do what feels right, this isn't one of them so I guess you could say I'm against it as long as I don't have to be around it.

God is about faith and not rules. Humans make rules. Do these people keep you from your faith? No. If it doesn't harm you then it is not an issue.

I agree.

Eh, I am kind of over this topic, but I thought I'd throw in my two cents. I think it should be up to the person in particular. Not everyone follows the Bible or God's word exactly - for example people of other religions or people who just don't care or believe in it, so I don't think that should be forced upon everyone. I mean, at least in the United States we are the supposed "melting pot" of all different cultures and religions and beliefs. Gay marriage doesn't HARM anyone, simply allows gays to marry, just seems to make some people uncomfortable with the idea. Well, some people are uncomfortable with homosexuality in general and probably always will be. *shrugs*. I think it should depend on the couple. Two consenting, law-abiding adults should be able to get married if that's what they want to do. I think there's a serious problem with the 'separation of church and state' going on here... Anyway, this is coming from a girl who is raised Lutheran but is now somewhat agnostic, and not really in tune with organized religion as a whole. But yeah, I think religion shouldn't have anything to do with it.

@mandalee: You will surely come under great fire for this discussion, and I commend your bravery and willingness to stand by your convictions. I hope that this discussion can be carried out by civilized people who are willing to participate without bashing anyone with opposing views like I have seen in similar discussions. Letting our tempers get the better of us does no good. Hopefully, we can all express our thoughts on the matter without being degraded or disrespected.

Hi MandaLee I am not that aware of this legalization thing. So I should refrain from commenting here. But personally, I think this is quite a non required thing to legislate. As a person, I am free to choose whether I marry or not. And also, I see no harm if I do not marry and stay toegther with any person. Hence I fail to understand why the Legalization is needed! As for the intended plan of God... we humans have already done many things using His Name at times and many things without His name during others... and practically those who do these things will never realize or feel the importance or gratitude towards God. He seems to be pointless and redundant to them and they wont budge...

Well, it is in the process. Some states have already give a green light. It is going against God according to the Bible. This is a topic that I would not want to dwell deep. You could preachers, reverends, or Christian evangelists preaching hard about this. For many of us, it could go into flame. I personally am not against nor support it. That's all I would say.

Hey there mandalee, In my opinion coming from a religion based country, gay marriages should be allowed, it is law related that to person who wish to be together share the affection and properties together since they decided it, Church has nothing to to do with this issue since most of the marriages that are done nowadays are done in front of a justice of the peace since it is very expensive to hold a regular marriage ceremony. And besides not everybody is a catholic or a christian what about gay Jews or other religions. So i guess the law should allow marriages since it should not be something that has anything to do with religion it is law and a law that does not hurt the society in any way. And besides gays and lesbians are people too who pays taxes and follows the law just like you and I so they deserve to be given importance too, by THE LAW! Take care you guys.