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In reply to the discussion: A message to anyone who doesn't support gay marriage. [View all]shagsak
(371 posts)Yes, as an atheist you could get married legally. However, if you are an atheist wouldn't you prefer to have a civil union to avoid association with a religion you didn't believe in - so long as you had the same legal rights? Or would you prefer to get married in a church?
The theory that the baby boomers are the sole supporters of this agenda is compelling, however their argument is actually based on biblical history and shared among others. Since these things are taught in the Church, unless the Bible changes (hence the teachings that are passed down), the institution will remain. I'm not sure how a new generation could read the Bible differently, unless they specifically chose to ignore those parts.
Your analogy relating "separate but equal" to this issue is, IMO, way off. If you grant civil unions to homosexuals and hence, grant them the same rights as any other married couple, how would they be separate as it was when "colored people" had to use "separate" facilities such as restrooms and water fountains? Also, those ideals were based on prejudice, not religion.
You don't have to be religious (See 1st Amend). And you shouldn't have to be religious to enjoy the rights that a religious American enjoys (See Constitution). A compromise must be made so that this is the reality.