As the US continues to step further in legalizing same-sex marriage, we are far behind the rest of the world. Countries such as the Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, and recently New Zealand, have already made same-sex marriage countries in Europe (New Zealand being the first of Asia Pacific area to make it legal) legal and accepted. The US doesn't stand alone; Britain is still deciding whether or not same sex marriage should be legal or not.
I understand that religion is a huge factor in the decision, and did set Spain especially back, however, at least for our country, we even state that every man is equal. If so, why is it that people aren't allowed to marry the one they love because they're the same sex? Why is it that heterosexual people, who are just as human as a homosexual (or any and every other sexual oriented person) is, get more rights and can marry the ones they love? It makes me wonder what our country really meant when we stated that all men are equal. If they are, then why were there limitations on rights for any human? Ranging anywhere from African-Americans to Women. And what does that say about a majority Christian country? If we were practically "built on Christianity," then why is our nation more comfortable seeing two men carrying guns rather than hands? (That's a loose quote by someone). And countries mainly use their religion to support their position on keeping same-sex marriage illegal, which is ironic because I thought that the Bible says to love everyone and to not judge and accept everyone for who they are.
My apologies if this offended anyone but it's starting to be ignorance rather than religion (and I myself am Catholic) to keep same-sex marriage illegal. Just my opinion.
http://news.yahoo.com/us-gay-marriage-accepted-parts-world-080522131.html
I agree with you. I don't know why many people overthink same sex marriage. There shouldn't even be debate over it. I mean, we're all equal in God's eyes (I'm also Catholic, so sorry if this comment offends anyone) and we're no different from anyone. Love is love.
ReplyDeleteI agree with both of you. It is so strange how the U.S. can still remain behind many other nations. Also, America preachers the right of "pursuit of happiness." Some could argue that the right to happiness could extend to marriage, and by not allowing one to marry their true love, we are stopping this.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you whole heartedly, if as a country we preach that everyone is equal how can we deprive some of our citizens of the right to be with who they love. Also there is an amendment in the bill of rights that basically says just because we don't specifically state it as a right in this it doesn't mean it can be taken away from the people and in my opinion refusing people the right to marry is in direct violation with our constitution.
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