On Homosexuality & Religion [Merged]

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
Do you believe that Gay Marriage would harm Marriage in general? And why?

No I dont, I am aware that the Church holds that view but I really don't understand it.

However, I think what they are actually saying is the civil partnership undermines the sanctity of marriage which perhaps to a degree it does. It is reasonable to assume that marriage- being the sacred partnership of a man and a woman- could be made less valuable if the right to marry is extended to same sex couples.

However, I would argue that our quick marriage and divorce culture is far more harmful to marriage than Gay Marrages and I don't quite see how a Man and a Man getting married would effect heterosexual people who wish to get married.

Originally posted by Grand_Moff_Gav
No I dont, I am aware that the Church holds that view but I really don't understand it.

However, I think what they are actually saying is the civil partnership undermines the sanctity of marriage which perhaps to a degree it does. It is reasonable to assume that marriage- being the sacred partnership of a man and a woman- could be made less valuable if the right to marry is extended to same sex couples.

However, I would argue that our quick marriage and divorce culture is far more harmful to marriage than Gay Marrages and I don't quite see how a Man and a Man getting married would effect heterosexual people who wish to get married.

Well, we agree mostly.

Here is a question about the Christian Church:
If Marriage is a sacred partnership within the eyes of the Church, how is gay marriage any different then non-christian marriage?

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
Well, we agree mostly.

Here is a question about the Christian Church:
If Marriage is a sacred partnership within the eyes of the Church, how is gay marriage any different then non-christian marriage?

Im sorry I must be an idiot, I dont quite understand what your asking.

Are you asking why is the marriage of a man and woman considered holy but the marriage of a man and man not?

Originally posted by Grand_Moff_Gav
Im sorry I must be an idiot, I dont quite understand what your asking.

Are you asking why is the marriage of a man and woman considered holy but the marriage of a man and man not?

No, I'm asking, how is the marriage of a man and woman in a non-christian (like a Buddhist or Hindu marriage) religion more or less sacred then gay marriage?

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
No, I'm asking, how is the marriage of a man and woman in a non-christian (like a Buddhist or Hindu marriage) religion more or less sacred then gay marriage?

I believe the Church regards the same sex marriage of a Buddhist or Hindu couple just as sacred as a Christian marriage. I couldn't speak for the Protestant Churches but then again, the Catholic Church have never released a statement on it that I'm aware of.

Originally posted by Grand_Moff_Gav
I believe the Church regards the same sex marriage of a Buddhist or Hindu couple just as sacred as a Christian marriage. I couldn't speak for the Protestant Churches but then again, the Catholic Church have never released a statement on it that I'm aware of.

So, the issue is man and woman verses same sex? A marriage in another religion is the same as a Christian marriage? And speaking from your Catholic backgroup exclusively is fine.

Let me clarify what I meant.

The bond betweem the man and woman is sacred, regardless of the religion. However, I would assume the Church holds those who have been married in the name of Christ above those who havn't. Its an area I am not too sure of.

Originally posted by Grand_Moff_Gav
Let me clarify what I meant.

The bond betweem the man and woman is sacred, regardless of the religion. However, I would assume the Church holds those who have been married in the name of Christ above those who havn't. Its an area I am not too sure of.

What I am getting at is a question you may not have an opinion on, and that is ok.

Does non-christian marriage erode Christian marriage in any way? I am only asking about normal marriage this time.

Nope. I wouldn't think so.

Originally posted by Grand_Moff_Gav
Nope. I wouldn't think so.

Then why would gay marriage erode marriage if non-christian marriage does not erode Christian marriage?

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
Then why would gay marriage erode marriage if non-christian marriage does not erode Christian marriage?

As I said earlier, I have no idea why the Church has that view. I dont. They do.

My original post,

I don't quite see how a Man and a Man getting married would effect heterosexual people who wish to get married.

Originally posted by Grand_Moff_Gav
As I said earlier, I have no idea why the Church has that view. I dont. They do.

My original post,

I know, but I wanted to ask the question anyway. Maybe someone else will answer the question.

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
I know, but I wanted to ask the question anyway. Maybe someone else will answer the question.

It was quite a long winded Elephant Trap but owell I survived, maybe JIA will be able to give a better answer...

I think Marriage is pretty gay to begin with, why posepone the inevitable ?

What?

Originally posted by Grand_Moff_Gav
What?

Don't mind him. 😆

Originally posted by Grand_Moff_Gav
What?

There's nothing Gayer than crying atop an alter about some religious ceremony. That's gay-gay-gay

Originally posted by Goddess Kali
There's nothing Gayer than crying atop an alter about some religious ceremony. That's gay-gay-gay

If gay marriage was legal, you would jump at it. 😛

BTW Buddhist marriage is really cool.

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
If gay marriage was legal, you would jump at it. 😛

BTW Buddhist marriage is really cool.

No, Marriage is boring, too many bills to pay

Besides, Gay Marriage is wrong

God made Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve.

You better stop encouraging homosexuality before my kids turn gay from all this teletubbies on channel 13 !

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
BTW Buddhist marriage is really cool.

I would like to learn more about it 😄