Need help arguing against a gay marriage ban

[snowman]

Originally Posted by markolas

Don't call me skippy, asshole.

Don't call me asshole, skippy.

[amber]

Originally Posted by markolas

How are you defining "awesome"? And aren't there only 5 or 6 world religions to begin with?

I don't have the exact numbers (especially counting sects) but I would still classify 1 out of 6 as abberant, statistically.

abberant

1. Deviating from the proper or expected course.
2. Deviating from what is normal; untrue to type.

[markolas]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

The facts do not support you. All the ones I know of , save some sects and perhaps the Buds., of have and continue to do so.

Wait a minute...you said the facts don't support me, and then you turned around and granted my point.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by snowman

. . . No, you don't need to be married to have kids, but you have to be of the opposite sex.

That does not support your argument that marriage should be only for procreation. I mean the cavemen were not married in any sense I can think of and we are here today as a result of that In the end, marriage has nothing to do with biological procreation, which was the foundation of your argument. Can marriage be a great way to raise kids. Sure it can. i do not think anyone is arguing against that.

[amber]

Originally Posted by snowman

Marriage obviously does include love, the bond, etc. But in it's bare essence-the main purpose for the institution of marriage is to unite two people who have the capability of propagating offspring. Through the millenium, this allows the species to survive. Gay marriage, does not allow this, because two people of the same sex cannot have children of their own.

No, you don't need to be married to have kids, but you have to be of the opposite sex.

The purpose of marriage was originally a financial and/or political purpose. At least christian marriage. Even native americans had to pay bride and husband prices. People can and do procreate just fine without marriage, so your argument is flawed.

[markolas]

Originally Posted by amber

I don't have the exact numbers (especially counting sects) but I would still classify 1 out of 6 as abberant, statistically.

abberant

1. Deviating from the proper or expected course.
2. Deviating from what is normal; untrue to type.

I don't think 1 out of 6 is fair.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by markolas

Wait a minute...you said the facts don't support me, and then you turned around and granted my point.

I am pretty sure throught history all religions have fought wars over territory, etc. - thus all are bad in that aspect. I could be wrong though as I do not know everything about all religions on the planet. But, I do know this, to this day, organized religion is still a ruling power and with that power comes bad acts. Thus, my point.

[amber]

Originally Posted by markolas

I don't think 1 out of 6 is fair.

I just used it because you said "aren't there only 5-6 world religions?" It was just an example, although I believe the ratio probably is around that.

[DavidMn]

Boy this thread is sure alive today. Nice to see peoiple give a ****.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by DavidMn

Thank you. I think when I win th powerball, I'll put you on the payroll as my fasion consultant. Lova ya.

If you win the Powerball, I am going to marry you!

[markolas]

Originally Posted by DavidMn

Boy this thread is sure alive today. Nice to see peoiple give a ****.

I should be painting, or doing something else constructive.

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by markolas

I should be painting, or doing something else constructive.

when you paint, can I watch it dry? Btw when I have dressed up a bit, I've been told I'm actually pretty good looking, for whatever that's worth..

[amber]

Originally Posted by markolas

I should be painting, or doing something else constructive.

Me too, homework and errands. It's fun for a bit, though. At least I'm enjoying myself.


Hey, which asshole ate my skippy?!?!?

[markolas]

Originally Posted by DavidMn

when you paint, can I watch it dry? Btw when I have dressed up a bit, I've been told I'm actually pretty good looking, for whatever that's worth..

Well, it's acrylic, so it pretty much dries before the brush even makes it to the canvas. But you can if you want.

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by markolas

Well, it's acrylic, so it pretty much dries before the brush even makes it to the canvas. But you can if you want.

You got the joke right? I think