Gay Marriage

[misombra]

well being that you used the word "homosexual" but didn't spell out the n word i can see that it's clearly different, in your opinion, right?

[Junket]

Fras, replace the word "homosexual" with the "n" word in your original survey post and I think you'll see how it comes across.

But I'm not discussing racial issues.

I wanted to discuss issues of sexual orientation.

The word nigger is irrelevant.

[Tone]

Do you think Plato just made up all that about Atlantis?

[whaywardj]

well being that you used the word "homosexual" but didn't spell out the n word i can see that it's clearly different, in your opinion, right?

I was deigning to defer to political correctedness and not offend any of our board members of color, nor set a poor example for the younger among us. Please note my location (Alabama). In private conversations, no one here has any issues using racial epithets such as "nigger." But the difference you refer to, misombra, reflects what I was trying to get across. Fras framed the questions in such a way as to make it seem gays are, somehow, second-class citizens, particulary as regards marriage. Further, the idea that marriage is a "sacred" thing gays shouldn't have access to in churches, as suggested by another member, just underscores the homophobic point of view the dicussion is departing from.

[Junket]

Further, the idea that marriage is a "sacred" thing gays shouldn't have access to in churches, as suggested by another member, just underscores the homophobic point of view the dicussion is departing from.

Alright, rephrase the damn questions as you see fit if it makes you feel better, as we're arguing more about how I worded the the question rather than actually answering it.

[shh!]

Further, the idea that marriage is a "sacred" thing gays shouldn't have access to in churches, as suggested by another member, just underscores the homophobic point of view the dicussion is departing from.

I don't actually have a problem with religious organizations choosing not to sanction same sex marriage, as people are free to leave their church if they don't agree with its position on the matter.

[whaywardj]

Fras:

I can't "think about homosexuals" or gays or lesbians. I can only think about a person who happens to be gay.

Why should marriage between gays be any different than for anyone else?

Given that, the third question becomes irrelevant.

[Junket]

I don't actually have a problem with religious organizations choosing not to sanction same sex marriage, as people are free to leave their church if they don't agree with its position on the matter.

I agree.

However I find it rediculous that they're afraid of the word itself, "marriage" to be used.

"Just dont' call it marriage."

Who gives a **** what you call it?

It's doin' the same thing between two heteros as it is gays so I don't see the big deal.

[shh!]

I agree.

However I find it rediculous that they're afraid of the word itself, "marriage" to be used.

"Just dont' call it marriage."

Who gives a **** what you call it?

It's doin' the same thing between two heteros as it is gays so I don't see the big deal.

I agree - the church is simply trying to elevate the meaning into something supposedly more respectable and meaningful to God. I think all unions should be called civil unions, and people can seek out religious "marriages" separately if they choose to.

[whaywardj]

The whole gay marriage debate just annoys me. About as ridiculous as debating over whether blue-eyed people be 'allowed' to marry. Utter BS.

[shh!]

No you are right - I think blue-eyed marriages should be dissolved! Oh wait, I have blue eyes!

[whaywardj]

AHA! So you ARE wanting a divorce, eh?

[shh!]

Depends on the time of the month...
haha

[Asip4u]

The whole gay marriage debate just annoys me. About as ridiculous as debating over whether blue-eyed people be 'allowed' to marry. Utter BS.

I agree with this post although it's interesting to see different views anyways.

[whaywardj]

Depends on the time of the month...
haha

LMAO!

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