Same Sex Marriage?

[NHdisneylover]

I think you'll probably just get a lot of consenting opinions, rather than a discussion. I highly doubt people with opposing views will respond on this thread.

They bring those views to other DIS boards (GLBT every so often in particular)

I support same-sex marriage.

Alternatively, I support a religious organization's right to not perform a same-sex marriage if it goes against the beliefs of that religion.

That said, I do not think the federal, state, or local governments should discriminate against marriages performed by the state (which all are ultimately). Once you take religious belief out of the equation, it is discriminatory not to allow it.

 

[2girlsmom]

I support legal same sex marriage, I also support a church's right NOT to perform religious same sex marriages. I also live in Iowa, and know a lot of the churches here are taking that position, as they are morally against homosexual behavior, and consider it a hot button issue. I grew up in a very conservative christian household, and can ASSURE you that my parents are very against same sex marriage, as is my husband, who was also raised in a setting that would consider the very thought an aberrant one. But sincerely, I don't believe in a GOD that judges people, and I don't want my GOVERNMENT deciding such things either!

 

[ReneeA]

I support same-sex marriage.

Alternatively, I support a religious organization's right to not perform a same-sex marriage if it goes against the beliefs of that religion.

That said, I do not think the federal, state, or local governments should discriminate against marriages performed by the state (which all are ultimately). Once you take religious belief out of the equation, it is discriminatory not to allow it.

 

[SunnyP4Disney]

I absolutely, 100 percent support same sex marriage. I have many dear friends that have been in loving, monogamous relationships for years but cannot be married in the eyes of the law. First it was women, then blacks, and now it is gays. Equal rights for all, no matter gender, race or sexual orientation.

I'd like to add we are an active duty military family that supports gays in the military. No one should have to hide who they are.

 

[NikitaZee]

I support legal same sex marriage, I also support a church's right NOT to perform religious same sex marriages. I also live in Iowa, and know a lot of the churches here are taking that position, as they are morally against homosexual behavior, and consider it a hot button issue. I grew up in a very conservative christian household, and can ASSURE you that my parents are very against same sex marriage, as is my husband, who was also raised in a setting that would consider the very thought an aberrant one. But sincerely, I don't believe in a GOD that judges people, and I don't want my GOVERNMENT deciding such things either!

I could have written this same response almost word for word - but substitute Massachusetts for Iowa and Roman Catholic for conservative Christian. Those in my family that are very religious are against it. I also know people who are pro same-sex civil unions, but have a problem with the word marriage. The women I know are more supportive of the idea than the men.

 

[shortbun]

Grownups who love each other should be allowed to marry, imho. This IS the United States of America and we are a free people.

 

[bicker]

All I can say is that the institution of marriage remains fully whole and intact, and thriving for that matter, here in Massachusetts.

 

[NHdisneylover]

All I can say is that the institution of marriage remains fully whole and intact, and thriving for that matter, here in Massachusetts.

Here in Germany too (same sex marriage was legalized here in 2001).

 

[Freyja]

To make what could be a long story short: I am pro same sex marriage/child bearing/adoption... because no argument against it has ever made sense to me.

I have 5 children and I have no idea so far what their sexual orientation is. I want my children to be happy, to lead loving and productive lives. I want them to have the same opportunities as DH and I had to marry the person they love the most, and choose whether or not to have children.

 

[tlbwriter]

I support same-sex marriage.

Alternatively, I support a religious organization's right to not perform a same-sex marriage if it goes against the beliefs of that religion.

That said, I do not think the federal, state, or local governments should discriminate against marriages performed by the state (which all are ultimately). Once you take religious belief out of the equation, it is discriminatory not to allow it.

All of this.

When I hear someone say that same-sex marriage would threaten the institution of marriage, I want to ask "Is the only thing keeping you married to your opposite-sex spouse the fact that you cannot marry a same-sex person? If not, how could this possibly threaten your marriage?"

 

[Owlpost23]

What more could we want for people than for them to be happy. This falls within that umbrella.

Absolutely how I feel.

 

[LSmith]

Legal in all of Canada since 2005. It's a shame that some states in America are in the Dark Ages.

 

[LBIJim]

All I can say is that the institution of marriage remains fully whole and intact, and thriving for that matter, here in Massachusetts.

I support same-sex marriage. Wasn't Massachusetts the first state to permit it?

I think NJ allows something called "civil unions," not quite the full benefits of marriage but somewhat close, for both heterosexual and homosexual couples.

If a legally married same-sex couple moves from Massachusetts (or any other state where it is legal) to say, California, is the marriage still legally recognized?

Jim

 

[Jennasis]

(please let this thread stay civil and positive...pretty please?)

I fully, whole-heartedly, 100% without question support same-sex MARRIAGE.

 

[luvmy3]

I support same-sex marriage.

Alternatively, I support a religious organization's right to not perform a same-sex marriage if it goes against the beliefs of that religion.

That said, I do not think the federal, state, or local governments should discriminate against marriages performed by the state (which all are ultimately). Once you take religious belief out of the equation, it is discriminatory not to allow it.

 

[Magpie]

I'm proud that Canada supports same-sex marriage.

I also think that churches should be allowed to choose who they marry. However, if you are a gov't official performing marriage unions in the courthouse, then you need to pull on your big-boy boots and marry everyone who qualifies according to the law. Or resign your job. Your personal religious beliefs cannot come into it when you're acting as an agent of the gov't.

http://www.xtra.ca/public/Vancouver/UPDATE_SK_court_upholds_samesex_couples_rights-9619.aspx (yay)

 

[punkin]

I support same-sex marriage. Wasn't Massachusetts the first state to permit it?

I think NJ allows something called "civil unions," not quite the full benefits of marriage but somewhat close, for both heterosexual and homosexual couples.

If a legally married same-sex couple moves from Massachusetts (or any other state where it is legal) to say, California, is the marriage still legally recognized?

Jim

It depends...Some do (New York) and some don't (Virginia).

 

[DWGal210]

OP, I am same as you - from IA and a Christian. I also really have no objections to gay marriage. It's simply not my hill to die on - by that I mean there are other social issues that I feel are more detrimental to society than allowing gay marriage. I also don't understand the "it harms marriage" argument. I've never understood that.

I do respect the rights of churches to not perform the marriage, as others have said.

 

[chisnpeke]

Marriage is a religious term but it's in the law and in all of the documents. Either the wording of the laws need to change to cover all people who get married, either in a church or just in a court house, or everyone needs to be allowed.

Civil unions are legal partnerships for straight and gay people who do not get married in a church. I am for that. If a particular church allows a gay couple to get married in their church then that can be called marriage.

Because the wording of the laws is not going to change, from what I can tell, then gay marriage needs to be allowed.

 

[chisnpeke]

OP, I am same as you - from IA and a Christian. I also really have no objections to gay marriage. It's simply not my hill to die on - by that I mean there are other social issues that I feel are more detrimental to society than allowing gay marriage. I also don't understand the "it harms marriage" argument. I've never understood that.

I do respect the rights of churches to not perform the marriage, as others have said.

Because there are some people who think that marriage is still religious and that's fine. But what about the people who get married for 24 hours and then have it annulled? Isn't that much more detrimental to marriage in general than a gay couple getting married.

I think a lot of the issues stem from marriage being a religious term that has been used in legal documents.