gay marriage in the US

[Beanflicker]

Well, if the definition of marriage is subjective what about bigamy. What's the problem there, if they all love each other, why not. What if a guy loves his dog and wants to marry it. Who are we to impede his happiness. Screw it, I want to marry a love doll. I'm tired of these fascist telling me I can't smoke crack, it makes me happy, I'm not hurting anyone else, what business is it of theirs. Commie bastards

For the record I have no issue with bigamy, I think it should be legal as well.

We can get into all the same tired slippery slopes that come up whenever people try to justify their opposition to gay marriage, but I think it's a bit silly to compare gay marriage to beastiality, use of illegal narcotics, or a relationship with an inanimate object or some other (non)life form that can't consent.

The fact is, homosexuality occurs in nature and it occurs in our society. We're talking about a lot of people. We can spend our time hating and resenting them because they don't like to put their dicks in same things we do (or the "typical" things in their vaginas), or we can accept that some people are gay, and those people want the same kind of privileges that heterosexuals enjoy. They want to fall in love, have a partner and have their relationship acknowledged, and not have it looked at as some novelty.

And to me, saying "IT SHOULDN'T HAPPEN BECAUSE IT'S NOT HOW IT HAS BEEN DONE" is probably the weakest argument you can have against ANYTHING. As humans we evolve: attitudes and perceptions change, we look at old ways and we come up with better ways, and we look back on past mistakes and try to atone for them. People are accepting of gays and want them to have the same rights and heterosexuals, that's the way our world is heading and I think it's a great thing. I want to progress, I don't want to live in a world like the middle east where they're doing the same thing they've always done and following the words of a book that's thousands of years old.

[El Kabong]

The problem is NOW whether or not Churches HAVE to allow for gay weddings. Will Christian bakers HAVE to make cakes for these wedding? What about Muslim bakeries?

There's going to be confrontation between churches and the LGBT movement but we'll see what happens.....personally I really don't care. I mean I think there's more to this than JUST Gay marriage...perhaps it is to change what marriage is.

[TitoFan]

The problem is NOW whether or not Churches HAVE to allow for gay weddings. Will Christian bakers HAVE to make cakes for these wedding? What about Muslim bakeries?

There's going to be confrontation between churches and the LGBT movement but we'll see what happens.....personally I really don't care. I mean I think there's more to this than JUST Gay marriage...perhaps it is to change what marriage is.

IMO, they can make laws legalizing anything they want, including gay marriage. But churches cannot be forced to accept, condone, or even participate in gay marriages. For the record, I agree with Walrus on this, as is my God-given right. Anyone can feel however they like... and I resent the fact that straight people have to tiptoe around issues like this. If you agree... fine. If you disagree... it should be fine also.

[Gandalf]

I don't have a problem with gay marriage. It is a good thing and shows a dedication towards one another in a life long journey.

[Gandalf]

Hahaha, I see I started a thread on this ages back. What are the odds I said quite the opposite or something like that? I don't lie, I just change my mind a lot....or forget!

[Mark TKO]

live and let live. Who cares ? No gay person ever did anything to upset me - in fact on the whole I find them far more pleasant.

I've had gay friends now 20+ years and though it was a bit weird at first (it was back then - for me anyway) after a few weeks I didn't even think about it. I always take the piss out of them of course and call them 'dirty bastards' and warn them not to try bum me if i get too drunk but its all tongue in cheek and a good laugh. I remember a couple of gay work colleagues taking a few of us on a tour of the gay bars a few years back. Will never forget the dance floor being suddenly packed when a Steps song came on - watching that was a comedy gold moment for me.


What's far more worrying is whats going on in the world with these crazy IS murdering mofos. Unfortunately I fear this Tunisia incident isn't the worst thing thats going to happen this summer

[ryanman]

live and let live. Who cares ? No gay person ever did anything to upset me - in fact on the whole I find them far more pleasant.

I've had gay friends now 20+ years and though it was a bit weird at first (it was back then - for me anyway) after a few weeks I didn't even think about it. I always take the piss out of them of course and call them 'dirty bastards' and warn them not to try bum me if i get too drunk but its all tongue in cheek and a good laugh. I remember a couple of gay work colleagues taking a few of us on a tour of the gay bars a few years back. Will never forget the dance floor being suddenly packed when a Steps song came on - watching that was a comedy gold moment for me.


What's far more worrying is whats going on in the world with these crazy IS murdering mofos. Unfortunately I fear this Tunisia incident isn't the worst thing thats going to happen this summer

Say no more Mark. I can read between the lines....

[Xwetie]

[X]

Australia is about to hold a vote on gay marriage now. I am very clear about this. When someone tries to defend homosexuality, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate. No more argument. X has prevailed by using the Word of God so it's hard to argue with that!

However, I do need some advice from knowledgeable people regarding some of the other specific laws according to the Word of God, and how to best follow them.

a) When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord (Lev 1:9). The problem is my neighbours, who are a bit fussy. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

b) I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?

c) I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness (Lev 15:19-24). The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offence

d) Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighbouring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Scotsmen, but not the English. Can you clarify? Why can’t I own Englishmen?

e) I have a neighbour who insists on working on the Sabbath. I think he is a doctor. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?

f) A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an Abomination (Lev 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don’t agree. Can you settle this?

g) Lev 21:20 states that one may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. My wife's eyesight isn't great.. Does her vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?

h) Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev 19:27. How should they die?

i) I know from Lev 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play rugby if I wear gloves? What if my teammates think I am a homosexual?

j) My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? (Lev 24:10-16) Couldn’t we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)

Thank you again for reminding us that God’s word is eternal and unchanging.


I have to admit that this is not my own invention, genius though it is

[walrus]

Australia is about to hold a vote on gay marriage now. I am very clear about this. When someone tries to defend homosexuality, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate. No more argument. X has prevailed by using the Word of God so it's hard to argue with that!

However, I do need some advice from knowledgeable people regarding some of the other specific laws according to the Word of God, and how to best follow them.

a) When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord (Lev 1:9). The problem is my neighbours, who are a bit fussy. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

b) I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?

c) I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness (Lev 15:19-24). The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offence

d) Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighbouring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Scotsmen, but not the English. Can you clarify? Why can’t I own Englishmen?

e) I have a neighbour who insists on working on the Sabbath. I think he is a doctor. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?

f) A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an Abomination (Lev 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don’t agree. Can you settle this?

g) Lev 21:20 states that one may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. My wife's eyesight isn't great.. Does her vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?

h) Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev 19:27. How should they die?

i) I know from Lev 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play rugby if I wear gloves? What if my teammates think I am a homosexual?

j) My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? (Lev 24:10-16) Couldn’t we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)

Thank you again for reminding us that God’s word is eternal and unchanging.


I have to admit that this is not my own invention, genius though it is

Dude I'm a goyim, damn I forgot about this thread

[walrus]

Damn so much shit has happened I forgot about gay marriage, damn they will burn in hell for eternity, I only have like 2,000 years to do in purgatory for my lustful thoughts of @Gandalf

[GaMo]

I don't have a problem with gay marriage.

Of course you don't

[X]

​Are you suggesting that anybody who doesn't disapprove of gay marriage is somehow logically gay themselves? Was that your joke?

[GaMo]

​Are you suggesting that anybody who doesn't disapprove of gay marriage is somehow logically gay themselves? Was that your joke?

No, I just think @Gandalf is gay

[Alpha]

If I was gay I'd want the right to get married. Once I got the right I wouldn't get married. Kind of of like blacks wanting the right to eat in the same restaurants as whites. Once they got the right there would be no way I'd eat in one of those places.