PerfectOppa 925 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I live in a country where homosexuals are allowed to get married in church, and today a group of my classmates had a fierce discussion about that subject. Five people where against the rights for homosexuals to marry in church. Their motives where that "It's an insult to God, when people of the same gender get married in church (his house), as it was only created for marriage between a man and woman, and not for gay couples". Only one of six people wasn't against it. I'm still not sure in which side I am. What're your thoughts about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symphonyâ„¢ 11,329 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 If the church says it's okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeYaWithYou 4,415 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 If the specific church allows it I don't see why not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETB5 4,512 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I think that is the church's prerogative. I'm in favor of gay couples getting legally married but marrying in a church is completely different and if a religion doesn't allow it, it wouldn't bother me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeTaeyong 4,086 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I don't see the point tbh but if the church says yes why not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
愛��る 627 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 If the church says it's okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethnic Pop 3,166 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 It really doesn't matter, if the couple wants to be blessed by a mythical being in said beings "home" then let them…I don't see why it's such a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grape Soda 12,004 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 It seems a bit contradictory. Why would you want to be married in a place where you aren't excepted? I find it odd that some gay and lesbians are christian or a religion where u are told you are morally wrong, what you are doing is sin and work of the devil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symphonyâ„¢ 11,329 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 It seems a bit contradictory. Why would you want to be married in a place where you aren't excepted? I find it odd that some gay and lesbians are christian or a religion where u are told you are morally wrong, what you are doing is sin and work of the devil. Same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyAjumma 1,925 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I think it is up to the church. If they go to a church that is gay friendly then I assume they wouldn't have any issue marrying them. Other churches who do not condone it should not be forced to perform gay weddings though. Separation of church and state and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h0neanias 13,516 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 If the church is welcoming, certainly. I, too, think that it's the church's right to allow it or not. If they won't marry divorcees, fine with me as well. They do, however, have to accept a civil marriage as valid to the extent of the law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seulchu 9,452 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 If the church accept it, I see no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abra 40,910 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 The church decides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MintWasted 270 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I don't think even gay people want to be married in a church that doesn't welcome them even if the government forced churches to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ì†Œìœ â™¥ 414 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 If the church wants it than yes, but it shoudn't be. Religion is religion and not something you can change. I support gay marriges legally but church is something completly different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uaena 1,895 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 It seems a bit contradictory. Why would you want to be married in a place where you aren't excepted? I find it odd that some gay and lesbians are christian or a religion where u are told you are morally wrong, what you are doing is sin and work of the devil. This. Honestly unless they go to one of those really liberal congregations where anything goes, homosexual couples shouldn't get married in a church. Its an issue that will just offend all involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerfectOppa 925 Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 That's a question I would want to know the answer to.. It seems a bit contradictory.Why would you want to be married in a place where you aren't excepted? I find it odd that some gay and lesbians are christian or a religion where u are told you are morally wrong, what you are doing is sin and work of the devil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerfectOppa 925 Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Marrying in a chruch is very different which is why It's kind of amazing to find so many positive answers, when many people + this girl who screamed out her opinion like a manic were so against it. I think that is the church's prerogative. I'm in favor of gay couples getting legally married but marrying in a church is completely different and if a religion doesn't allow it, it wouldn't bother me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipo 60 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 In countries where churches, or religious institutions gets preferential treatment from the state simply for being religious institutions, I think they should follow the state law on matters like marriage (e.g. marry same sex couples if that is legal). If they're treated like any private organization, it guess should be up to them. tbh I don't have a strong opinion on it. The more people leave their religion, because their institutions behave disgustingly, the better, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilesa 1,518 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 If that church see marriage as a sociological arrangement, they can, but if marriage is sacramental they cannot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monologue 2,484 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 It seems a bit contradictory. Why would you want to be married in a place where you aren't excepted? I find it odd that some gay and lesbians are christian or a religion where u are told you are morally wrong, what you are doing is sin and work of the devil. It's the same as being religious while being a scientist or liking kpop while being part of a minority group. You can pick and choose what you're personally ok with. There's lots of specific churches at a local level that welcome people of all walks of life. I think it's ok for specific churches to decide whether they want to marry gay people or not, as long as they don't receive any public money. All government affiliated institutions should be forced to marry everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laphax 7 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I don't think so, because a church is a place for Christian rites (or from another religion) and the same-sex marriage isn't contemplated in the religion at that way. But for example, if in Christianity, Pope allow the church in these kinds of marriages, I don't see the problem and everybody should respect that. I don't know if I explained well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joon 8,222 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 That should be up to the church itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥SNS-Shinomiya♥ 420 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Well I mean the bible doens't promote homosexual unions, why marry in one....any person who knows christianity would find it perpendicular for gays to marry in church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueVapor 1,515 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I think that is the church's prerogative. I'm in favor of gay couples getting legally married but marrying in a church is completely different and if a religion doesn't allow it, it wouldn't bother me. It seems a bit contradictory. Why would you want to be married in a place where you aren't excepted? I find it odd that some gay and lesbians are christian or a religion where u are told you are morally wrong, what you are doing is sin and work of the devil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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