I’m delighted to see the recent progress made in several countries regarding gay marriage. Some say that it is not ‘marriage’, that only a man and a woman can be married. Well, I make no distinction between marriage and civil partnerships, to me the name is not important. What matters is the progress towards equal rights and acceptance. Here are some of the reasons why I support gay marriage.
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1. Equality
I firmly believe that we are all equal, and that everyone should be treated the same. Gay marriage is an acknowledgement of equality. Two people should be able to formalise their relationship, regardless of whether they are both men, both women, or one of each.
2. Love
Love is something to be celebrated; it enriches and enhances our lives. If two people wish to stand up in front of witnesses and have that love recognised by the law, then why should they not do so? There is too much cruelty in the world, so love should be admired and encouraged.
3. Longevity
At a time when divorce rates are high, it is something to be admired when any couple can maintain an enduring relationship. Many gay couples have been together for years, so why should they not have that relationship officially recognised if they so wish?
4. Acceptance
A slogan I often use is ‘Peace, Love and Tolerance’. These are three qualities I hold very dear. Supporting gay marriage is to me a sign of true acceptance of people in all their varieties
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5. Legal Rights
It can’t be right that a person in a long-standing gay relationship has no inheritance rights and no say if their partner becomes ill or dies. I have read several cases where the surviving partner has been shut out by the deceased’s family who have never accepted their sexuality.
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6. Stability
I’m not actively in favour of marriage per se – I think it’s fine if you want to do it – but for those who do wish to take that route, they often do so because they see it as adding stability to a relationship. If gay couples feel the same way, then I think that they should have the same option.
7. Harmless
Pagans like me believe in the tenet ‘Do what you wish, as long as it harms no-one’. Well, what harm does allowing a gay couple to get married really do? It is really just giving them equal rights and status and does not affect anyone else. It certainly won’t bring society down.
8. We Are Who We Are
Sexuality is not something you choose, nor is it something that anyone should be made to feel ashamed of. Gay couples have the right to get married because they are who they are, and there is nothing wrong with that at all.
I appreciate that this topic may provoke strong reactions, but please be calm and polite in any responses. As I have said, I believe strongly in equality and tolerance, and every step that is taken to promote that is, in my view, a step towards making us a better society.
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Abel: @Sarah I disagree with you. Who do you think you are by talking about God and this things? God made me gay, so what? Deal with it. If someone go to hell it will be people like YOU; who don't let people be happy! I don't think God will be angry because two people who love each other get married, but he could be by people like you, who promotes hatred! Love yourself and let people be loved, let God judge us and don't play His role! X
AisyGrace: If we will take the issue on biblical or religious side, it would end up to questions about morality, dignity and faith of those same –sex couples. People will question how strong their foundation when it comes to following what is being normally practiced; that man is for a woman and a woman is for a man. However, if we will only widen our mind and have it logical about certain issues such as “Same Sex Relationship” in a new, and evolving generation like what we have, we can at least try to understand why such relationship exist.
Jennifer: AWESOME POST!!!
Anonymous: I think the people who dislike gays have never met one before and are uneducated about them. They are just people like you or me. Im straight and I support gay marriage, it is their lives and it is none of our business what they do.
Alison: Thank you all for your positive comments. It means a lot because tolerance is a value I hold very dear.
Olivia: if we look at this from a scientific point of view, then you'd see that being gay isn't a choice its genetics. homosexuality shouldn't be a sin, it should be sinful for person to separate someone from their happiness, god to you might be real and you should stick to what you believe in if it makes you happy, but that shouldn't mean you have any right to take away someone's essential rights just because you believe in a book that was made many years ago that you nor anyone else has any evidence is real, yet I bet you spend your time/lifetime preying for someone that you'll never be in contact with because your in hope and your trying to fill this sense of emptiness, are you really going to spend your lifetime trying to believe something that feels so naturally for some people a sin and keep them from there happiness just because of someone that could possibly be made up. grow up!! its 2017 knock yourself into reality this is about the future not ä book with words in it.
Jennifer: Hey guess what Shasta? Your bible condones stoning to death any disobedient children you have. You don't find THAT sickening? Also, according to your bible, it's a sin to work on sundays.
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