Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Should Gay Marriages be Legal?

Yesterday I heard a gay minister talk on this very subject. He presented a lot of information on the difference between the legal and religious aspects of gay marriages and felt strongly that it came down far more to the religious side than the legal. The legal is simply about money, while the religious can shake people to the very core of who they believe they are and what is "right".

The religious side is intangible...it's really about what is acceptable in our society and more people have a problem with what they feel is right. Most people don't seem to take issue with the money side of the controversy...or over if a partner should have the right to make medical decisions on the behalf of their sick partner...

It comes down to moral beliefs and practices. Not everyone feels negatively about gay marriages; Many people have never thought about what it really means for two women or two men to marry. We don't see beyond the social unacceptability of same-gendered sex. As Dr. Reverend Mark pointed out, "Who invited you to watch anyway!"

Why is it wrong for people to love each other and want to be together in some type of a holy union? It's not. People are people. Gay or straight, we all want the same things...to be loved; to be accepted; to be allowed to be ourselves. We are making progress...it's just taking us some time!

3 comments:

Unknown said...

That was a good day in class! I liked that guy!

This is my first visit to your blog...I like it! :o)

I wrote you an e-mail to your frontrange e-mail but I am worried that you do not check that account when school isn't in session. So I will send one to your yahoo account!

Unknown said...

I think it's ironic that someone whom is gay can even be a minister, much less talk like it's okay to be gay, and that the reason people are resistant to gay marriage because they feel it is wrong, when in fact the Holy Bible states that homosexuality is shamefull, unatural, contrary to sound doctrine, and that those who are homosexual will be denied enterance into heaven. We who are against it are not against it because of our feelings, but because it is plainly and simply against the word of god. Any church that allows a homosexual to hold a position in their church brings shame to not only themselves, but to the very steps of the house of god. Just because you have strong emotions toward something, doesn't make it right(drugs, adultry, theft, excessive drinking, etc.) including homosexuality. Read the bible people before you start preaching.

Vineet Kumar said...

I can not say any thing about it because its not in our culture but who can stop lovers .


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