The tide of marriage for same-sex couples has ebbed and flowed over the last decade with no end in sight. Because marriage sits squarely at the intersection of religion, law and society, the discussion around same-sex couples’ inclusion into the institution of marriage has been one of the most complex and hotly contested topics in America.
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My thoughts, from a gay man that was raised strictly christian
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"Second I cant figure out why Gay people want to be married as this is a religous ceremony and the real issue is having the same rights as the heterosexual people. A legal union will be as binding if recognized by the state or federal level."
Marriage is not a strictly religious institution... it never has been. There are also religious homosexuals, who want to be able to get exercise their right to religious freedom by getting married (and all that entails).
It also strikes me as a little odd to create civil unions and have them be identical in every way to marriages... except that the names are different.
- MrBook
June 23, 2009 10:57PM
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This is an issue that I have struggled with
and I still can't completely decide how I personally feel. I never felt less than married in the two serious relationships I have been in, one for 6 years and one for 13 years. I suppose because they weren't permanent I don't have much faith in an oath, whether you take it before God or a group of people to witness your commitment to another. I do respect the wishes of others and I worked to promote vote against prop 8 in California because I do think there should be an opportunity for all to marry if they want. So it is more of a struggle for me than a criticism of the whole issue, thanks for your thoughts.
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June 23, 2009 11:39PM
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