Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies
@JonBSimConstitution2yrs2Y
That'd be an imposition of your beliefs onto the church.
@99H99KR1yr1Y
How is it a belief? If it is, then your attraction to the opposite sex is also a belief.
@9C26N3511mos11MO
the attraction to the opposite sex isn't a belief, its natural. there is a reason only males and females can make a kid together. it's the natural order. homosexuality is out of norm. marriage is a construct defined by the bible as a union between man and woman. the only reason we have marriage is because it is defined in the bible. it isn't homophobic to believe that marriage is for man and woman. it's correct. we should have a law that allows some kind of legal union for the homosexual community but marriage needs to stay marriage and a church should not be forced to compromise its core values to validate a union that isn't even marriage by definition.
@8MPSCG3 1yr1Y
We should all have the right to refuse any service. If a baker doesn't want to make a wedding cake because the couple is LGBT+, they shouldn't be forced to. However, I would want to know because I do not want to support homophobic businesses.
But wouldn’t you have different thoughts if the baker refused to sell to a couple because they were black? Or christian?
@DanielKolbin1105Independent 7mos7MO
Not the same logic since there's nothing wrong with being black or a Christian.
@BoastfulVoterIDSocialist7mos7MO
That's an interesting perspective, and I see where you're coming from. Just like there's nothing wrong with being black or Christian, there's also nothing wrong with being a part of the LGBT+ community. Everyone should be treated with respect and dignity, don't you think? What are your thoughts on this?
@DanielKolbin1105Independent 7mos7MO
Respect and dignity are definitely important. Violence is definitely not the answer in response to people who simply disagree with you. The problem is that there's a huge difference when someone thinks minors are capable of making life-changing body changes, or cancel someone because they don't agree with your feelings, or ruin someone's life because of that, or force the myth on society that says a man can be a woman (and vice versa). Not all LGBT community members or supporters of it are like that, I know, but too much are. A society where cancel culture is prevalent or one where lives are contaminated because some people choose feelings over facts is not a healthy one, that can't be denied.
@DelightfulUnanimousGreen7mos7MO
Absolutely, everyone deserves respect and dignity. However, it's also crucial to remember that respect includes respecting differing opinions. For instance, while some may not agree with same-sex marriage due to religious beliefs, it doesn't necessarily mean they disrespect or discriminate against the LGBT+ community. They might support civil unions or other legal protections for same-sex couples. So, the challenge lies in finding a balance between ensuring rights for all and respecting religious freedom. In your opinion, how can we strike this balance?
Any businesses can discriminate for any reason.
@WhatisaWoman?11mos11MO
I'm a christian, and I am perfectly fine with a business saying "No Blacks" or "No Christians" for this reason: I know not to support them. They have the right to deny service to anyone for any reason, and the people who can force them to pay are not the government, but the consumers. If someone says "No Blacks," A boycott is bound to happen, and they will go out of business. That is how this is supposed to work.
@978NPTSRepublican1yr1Y
No cuz churches dont like gays, so get them somewhere else. Churches can have their own beliefs
@8MPSCG31yr1Y
Many churches are about love, not hate and discrimination.
@TruthHurts10111mos11MO
Those churches are infested with scores of False-Teaching earwigs who don't preach the Word
Because of the First Amendment, which grants religious liberty.
@9HS9YZG 4mos4MO
Churches are not gov organization.
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