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In reply to the discussion: A message to anyone who doesn't support gay marriage. [View all]shagsak
(371 posts)It's all about the terminology. Marriage is a biblical term for man and woman's union. Christians don't believe in same sex marriage because of that language. But that's only BIBLICAL marriage. If a person isn't Christian then I don't understand what forcing a religious institution to recognize them achieves. Trust me, it will never happen - it's a losing battle you will not win.
Gay couples should be able to enter into a civil union and be granted the same RIGHTS as every other married heterosexual couple without exception. Homosexuals have every right to be just as completely miserable as the rest of us. IMHO a Christian's stance on civil unions separates the bigots from the true Christians. We should love and try to help each other, not hate.
If this compromise is not made, EVERY generation will butt heads on this issue and it will never be resolved. If you truly love the person you are with, what you call the union shouldn't matter - only that you are recognized and treated equally.