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Originally Posted by Burning Down
Yeah, but I'm not exactly sure where in the Bible it says that marriage CANNOT be between two men or two women. I know the statement in his notepad implies that Christianity doesn't support gay marriage, but the Bible doesn't actually explicitly state that it's prohibited.
Also, these religious nuts need to understand the concept that the Church is separated from the State. If the CHURCH ruled the USA (as in, a total theocracy), sure, it would be a completely different story. But since the government is completely secular and should not be affiliated with any particular religion (or side with one), then who can legally marry whom is their call, not the church's call. I think they are afraid that their moral beliefs will be eradicated or that they will not be allowed to have them, but that's not true.
Same-sex marriage is legal in Canada and has been for awhile, and guess what? We haven't gone to shit. So I'm not really sure what right wing Americans are afraid of here. The planet's not going to explode if this law is passed.
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Even if the bible did offer a very detailed guide about marriage it should not matter. Separation of church and state is in place for a very good reason; America is not a theocracy, as you pointed out. Religious beliefs and an individual's interpretations of a book written by 'men' thousands of years ago should have no bearing, ever, on any practice. As long as no one is being hurt and the relationship/bond/marriage is between two consenting adults, then it is a-ok. (And no else's business; the slippery-slope argument is a crock of ****)
Just because an individual decides to accept man-made rules and guidelines based on religious/personal beliefs does not mean they have the right to impose those beliefs on everyone. Especially, when those beliefs are preventing individuals from equal rights and treatment.
I agree with you BD, and I hope the US will get on board with Canada. I couldn't pass the opportunity to expound my thoughts on the matter. I plan to devote a good bit of my career to the study and spreading knowledge about the LGBT community, particularly about the modern family.