And, assuming that Church actually WAS seperate from State, there should be no issue of making same sex marriages legal.
Excellent point, well stated. Thus far the only argument made in opposition to same sex marriage is that it is considered "immoral". The 'consistency' rule of logic would require that in order to enjoy freedom of religion one must also grant others freedom from religion.
Swanny
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"You can't run with the big dogs if you still pee like a puppy".
You got it, Swanny. And this willingness to let it go would sure help end the trend of hating Christianity.
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Caw
"I am a Canadian by birth, but I am a Highlander by blood and feel under an obligation to do all I can for the sake of the Highlanders and their literature.... I have never yet spoken a word of English to any of my children. They can speak as much English as they like to others, but when they talk to me they have to talk in Gaelic."
-Alexander Maclean Sinclair of Goshen (protector of Gaelic Culture)
Excellent point, well stated. Thus far the only argument made in opposition to same sex marriage is that it is considered "immoral". The 'consistency' rule of logic would require that in order to enjoy freedom of religion one must also grant others freedom from religion.
Swanny
Well I would agree but would limit it to religion. Notice how it seems at least for the most part religious groups that are opposed to it?
Excellent point, well stated. Thus far the only argument made in opposition to same sex marriage is that it is considered "immoral". The 'consistency' rule of logic would require that in order to enjoy freedom of religion one must also grant others freedom from religion.
Swanny
Well I would agree but would limit it to religion. Notice how it seems at least for the most part religious groups that are opposed to it?
As far as I am concerned, Religion has nothing to do with this.
Excellent point, well stated. Thus far the only argument made in opposition to same sex marriage is that it is considered "immoral". The 'consistency' rule of logic would require that in order to enjoy freedom of religion one must also grant others freedom from religion.
Swanny
Well I would agree but would limit it to religion. Notice how it seems at least for the most part religious groups that are opposed to it?
As far as I am concerned, Religion has nothing to do with this.
Somehow I don't think you would see a lot of Atheists running around yelling ban gay marriages.
What religion says about that, I couldn't care less. I think religion should not forbid happiness.
I agree completely. Religion should be about becoming happy, not telling people what the should or should not do.
Also how many wars have been fought in the name of religion. I think that is why I am most curious about Asian religions I mean for the most part you don't hear of a Buddist Monk running around fighting their competitors like you had with wars like the Crusades.
And personally I can't stand how it has to be the churches way or the highway so that is why I chose not to be invoved in the blind leading the blind. And group that says I can't do something that makes me happy can as far as I am concerned go the way of the Dodo since when can one group force another to their beliefs in order to partake? I means it's been happening for eons I know but that doesn't make it right.
Don't blame religious wars on the religion itself. Blame it on the fanatic leaders who hide behind their religion. The Crusades were fought in the name of God, but I can guarantee that war is not an acceptable form of spreading the word, as far as the religion itself is concerned.
It is fine by me, but don't call it marriage. Marriage is between man anda woman. Call it a partnership, give them all the benefits of marriage (Ins., taxes etc) but sweet tap dancing Jesus, don't call it marriage.