Should Marriage for Same Sex Couples be Legal?

Should Marriage for Same Sex Couples be Legal?

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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Redefining Marriage - A Clear and Present Danger to Religious Liberty
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  • dudeman
    Homosexuals shouldn't all be judged based on a few people's actions

    So because of the actions of a few same sex couples, they should all be punished? Yeah, that's totally fair.

    "The Lambda reference to denominations willing to “bless” same-sex unions changes the argument not a bit. Said denominations may hold such ceremonies right now. The “unions” just wouldn’t be recognized in most states. So the argument that imposing same-sex “marriage” on Americans somehow expands religious freedom is not to be taken seriously."

    Weather same sex marriage should be legal or not in those states is exactly what this debate is about. And religions that believe same sex marriage is ok are just as legitimate as ones that don't, such as Christianity. To suggest they aren't is discrimination.

    - dudemanCA August 27, 2008 12:07PM

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  • Concerned Citizen
    Courts Failure does not mean Total Failure

    The failure of the courts should not be a reason to deny same sex couples the same rights and privileges.

    The reason same sex marriage should be legalized is to protect the religious freedoms of others. Any law that permits same sex marriage should also include provisions which permit people to exercise their own freedom of religion to not get involved with such ceremonies if it is against their religion. This is how same sex marriage is dealt with in Canada presently. Noone is forced to perform a same sex marriage ceremony.

    - Concerned Citizen September 3, 2008 3:59PM

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What's Best For All, Not Just For Some
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