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Originally Posted by SeoulFire
No. They said that they don't support the ritual of marriage - I did not see anything regarding legal rights/obligations of a couple. I believe it was you you equated 'right to marry' with 'equality'.
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Correct - I have the right to marry. You have the right to marry. Criminals have the right to marry.
But for some reason, Gay's shouldn't have that exact same right?
How is that equality?
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I did not read their previous posts but I do not see that in their answer. Perhaps the objection (once again) is to the use of the word and ceremony but not the rights that are artificially attached by the state that go with it.
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They are adults of legal age, and citizens recognized by this country. They should be treated exactly the same as everyone else. You can't discriminate on the basis of hair color, religious orientation, or gender. You shouldn't be able to deny a right based on sexual orientation either.
Word and ceremony may be seen as a small issue by you - but the fundamental point is equality means everyone is treated the same.
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It also appears that you are extremely intolerant of religion.
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I support any religion that is loving and inclusive. Sadly when you have people like DrJ above saying "I have no problem with Gays except my religion tells me they shouldn't have the same rights I should" it's pretty clear there is a rational disconnect.
Fortunately the church can no longer say the same thing about interracial marriages. In 20 years, the issue of gay marriage will be viewed the same way.