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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...12yrs12Y

Yes

 @982KTCH from Michigan commented…1yr1Y

Let people love people as long as they aren't hurting them! Gay rights are HUMAN RIGHTS!!!

 @98J5RRMWomen’s Equality from Washington commented…1yr1Y

I AGREE! We are all humans, why does it matter who you choose to love?

  @lemans3427Republican from California agreed…11mos11MO

Love is love, and it is a fundamental human right to be able to choose who you love and be with that person legally. Denying someone the right to marry the person they love simply because of their gender is a form of discrimination. And we know from history that discrimination is never the right way to go. Just imagine if people were denied the right to marry based on their race or religion! That would be unacceptable. So why should we deny someone the right to marry based on their sexual orientation? That's just wrong.

What do you think is the biggest obstacle that the LGBTQ+ community faces when it comes to achieving full equality?

 @9CJY7NWfrom Guam disagreed…9mos9MO

long as they aren't hurting them! Gay rights are HUMAN RIGHTS!!!

Don't get me wrong, I support same sex marriage. However, I believe that if Religious services don't want to serve them, they don't have to.

 @9DYZY7MUnity from Georgia commented…7mos7MO

Well, I can't speak for all religions, but in the case of Christianity, you shouldn't turn people away from God. He loves all of his children, even the those in sin, and you are doing more harm than good by discouraging them from having a relationship with God. As someone who has always been gay, I loved going to church and I still believe that I have a strong connection with God. However, I don't understand why other Christians turn people like me away. It may be a sin, but everyone sins, and God already knows what we will do. Also, if you have your own beliefs about the LGBTQ…  Read more

 @7PTCG38Democrat from Wisconsin commented…4mos4MO

Ok, here's the thing. I believe strongly that people have a natural disposition as to whether they are attracted to people of the opposite sex or people of the same sex. And regardless if a person is heterosexual or homosexual, they should be entitled to unite and spend their lives with the partner that they love. But it's undeniable that in the Bible, marriage is a sacrament that is defined as being between a man and a woman. So my question is...why are gay couples not happy with the categorization of being in a civil union ? You are still under governmental recognition of being united to another person.

 @MandateCakeRepublicanfrom Pennsylvania disagreed…7mos7MO

That is a heartfelt perspective. However, one could also argue that the essence of respect means acknowledging and honoring others' deeply held beliefs, even when they differ from our own. For instance, while some Christians indeed embrace the LGBTQ+ community, there are others whose interpretation of their faith leads them to a different viewpoint. It's not about turning people away from God, but a conscientious adherence to what they believe their faith mandates.

 @IamSirius32Green from Ohio agreed…5mos5MO

Yes

It's not even our problem what people do. It's their choice. We shouldn't harass them just because they're different. This is quite litterally a matter of human rights.

 @9GHLMVN from Minnesota agreed…5mos5MO

We live in a country of freedom and choice, it's unreasonable to restrict others personal lives based on differing preferences, and even if argued that it's against certain religious values the government cannot place laws into effect based on those values as that would be declaring one religion above all others.

 @9GMY3DQ  from South Carolina agreed…5mos5MO

Limiting gay marriage is unconstitutional according to the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment: "nor shall any State ... deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."

 @9866BHZ from Kentucky agreed…1yr1Y

love is love.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...12yrs12Y

No

  @9CJ6CB6  from Virginia disagreed…6mos6MO

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It doesn’t affect your life in the slightest of gay people can marry. If straight people can marry consensually, and above 18, then so can gay people, the gender doesn’t matter in the slightest.

 @9FDCTKL from Texas disagreed…6mos6MO

We are pretty clearly in the Bible that it is a sin in God's eyes. You also can not take 2 threaded male ends of a pipe and put them together. The same goes for 2 female ends of a pipe, they do not work with each other.

  @9CJ6CB6 from Virginia commented…6mos6MO

The Bible isn't a basis for how the government should decide things. The Old Testament is filled with promotion of things the government could never stand for, so it's factuality in policy should be taken with a grain of salt. Not every marriage is built upon the desire to have kids, and adoption is an option either way. They shouldn't be held back because the bible said so and... procreation.

 @L3gis1ativeSnailRepublican from Wyoming disagreed…6mos6MO

While it's true that the Bible shouldn't be the basis for governmental policies, it's also important to remember that many laws are influenced by moral and ethical standards, which often have roots in religious beliefs. For example, most societies agree on laws against murder, theft, and perjury, which are all prohibited in the Ten Commandments. That's not to say that religion should dictate laws, but it's undeniable that it has played a role in shaping societal norms.

As for marriage not being solely about procreation, I agree. However, it's also crucial to…  Read more

  @Ars-Gratia-Artiscommented…2mos2MO

Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Heh, I've tried that before. Flex tape solves that. Or a soldering iron.

 @9FFCDCF  from Texas agreed…6mos6MO

I agree. Gay marriage should be protected by law as it does not harm anyone, nor does it involve anyone other than the people in the marriage.

 @9FDB6VYRepublican from Utah disagreed…6mos6MO

Even tho it does not affect me I still have my opinion and I dont think they should be able to marry the same sex. It should just stay the same as it was with the straight couple

  @9CJ6CB6 from Virginia commented…6mos6MO

For what reason? Because they can't procreate? That insinuates that if you can't then there's no point in marrying. Is it because they'll lack the father or mother figure needed? Those parents can still act as such, and that doesn't drastically affect the lives of kids raised by them. If anything, the fact they can't procreate actually helps with adoption and reduces the number of orphans.

 @9FD68Q8Republican from Pennsylvania disagreed…6mos6MO

Gay marriage is just not how life is meant to be you cant reproduce with another person from the same gender as you which is the the reason gay marriage should not be allowed and it should only be between male and female.

  @9CJ6CB6 from Virginia commented…6mos6MO

So then if they can’t reproduce then they can’t marry? Who cares? There’s plenty of straight couples that can’t have kids but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t marry. Not to mention that over 1,500 species have shown homosexual tendencies, penguins being among the higher ones. Nature isn’t against this, it’s just people that have little understanding. Not being able to reproduce doesn’t mean you can’t marry, and reproduction isn’t always done through marriage either.

 @D1plom4tPaellaPeace and Freedomfrom New York disagreed…6mos6MO

Your point about reproduction is interesting, and while it's true that not all couples can or want to have children, marriage historically has been linked to procreation and societal stability. However, in recent times, marriage has evolved to mean more than just a means for reproduction. It's also about companionship, emotional support, and mutual respect.

Regarding nature, it's true that over 1,500 species exhibit homosexual behavior. However, it's also important to note that while animals behave instinctively, humans possess the ability to reason and make choices. Our actions are not solely driven by instincts but also by our norms, beliefs, and laws.

That said, how would you reconcile the traditional definition of marriage with the evolving societal understanding of it?

 @9HGMXYXIndependent from Illinois commented…4mos4MO

 @9F9YCMY from Florida disagreed…7mos7MO

Marriage is marriage and preventing people of other sexualities from doing it is unfair and unreasonable

 @97XS8N8 from Kentucky disagreed…1yr1Y

While every person should be allowed to have a different opinion, I personally do not think every person should have to follow a strict set of rules in marriage. I think everyone should be allowed to be with who they like. You personally do not have to be with the someone of the same sex but other people should be allowed to have the choice to do so. Imagine not being able to be with someone of the opposite sex. That would be extremely depressing. That is how many members of the lgbtq+ community feel.

 @99P3Z46Republican from Missouri commented…1yr1Y

its in-humane to have same-sex "marriage" in my opinion because its a marriage so that means the 2 genders will set up plans in the future to have babies and i think marriage isn't right. If the genders are not married than its alright since no one in the future could be affected.

 @9BFKG8Q from Indiana disagreed…12mos12MO

It does not make any sense why you would be okay with same sex relationships but not marriage. People make plans for their futures despite the decision to get married or not. Same sex marriage does not negatively affect or harm the future in any way. It is inhumane to deny a couple the option to get married simply because they are the same gender. If you are okay with people of the opposite sex getting married then your opinion should not differ for any other couple.

  @lemans3427Republican from California agreed…11mos11MO

It is truly inspiring to see people like you fighting for the rights of others. We all deserve to have equal rights and opportunities regardless of our gender or sexual orientation. It's important to remember that same-sex marriage is not just about love, but about the legal benefits and protections that come with it. Denying someone the ability to marry the person they love is a violation of their basic human rights.

Let me give you an example. Imagine two women who have been together for several years. They have built a life together, they own a house, they have shared finances, and…  Read more

  @Ars-Gratia-Artiscommented…2mos2MO

Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Honestly, this guy's right. If anything, it helps fix the "overpopulation" problem, and ironically affects the future LESS than straight couples.

 @9BVWL8Y from Texas disagreed…11mos11MO

Same-sex marriage doesn't harm the future of anything or anyone and if the people getting married plan to have kids in the future then thats their business.

 @9FRNYGJDemocrat from California agreed…6mos6MO

We are pretty clearly seen in the Bible that it’s a sin in God's eyes. Don’t tell others to accept you for who you are if you couldn’t accept yourself.

  @9CJ6CB6 from Virginia commented…2mos2MO

They are literally accepting themselves if they’re being okay with their own sexuality.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...10yrs10Y

Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

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