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Originally Posted by GateandGarden
And Bush has only helped that by stressing the importance of "protecting marriage." I know you said you're for same-sex marriage, but I really don't understand why you're saying you're against Christian same-sex marriages, since there are lots of gay Christians out there, and I know a couple myself. Also, the some Episcopalians churches and others are blessing same-sex marriages. It isn't a contradiction.
Hillary
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This is something I have always wondered about. You can call me ignorant on this subject, and I will admit I am. If gays want the ability to get married - in the Christian sense - I mean in the eyes of God, church style etc., then shouldn't that be something they should take up with the various churches themselves rather than the government? I mean, if you are a Christian or if you believe in God, then I guess it really shouldn't matter if you are 'legally' married because it would only matter if your religion accepts your marriage and of course God, yourself, and your partner, family etc.
But, if the reason that getting married is mainly to get the benefits that married couples get, ie insurance, benefits etc then, obviously, it is a governmental matter.
I'm just curious...what is the main reasons homosexuals want the right to get married...is it purely religous, governmental related or both?
I can definitely see why gays want the right to get married and receive all the rights that hetero married couples get through the government. But if it's more of a religous matter, then I'm confused as to why I don't hear more gay people going after the religions themselves rather than the government.