In Arizona, the proposition about marriage was Prop 102. It was 20 simple words, "Marriage will remain between one man and one woman." In California, it was Prop 8. Gay rights activists demanded that people do not discriminate against them, that we tolerate their lifestyle. I don’t discriminate and I do respect all people, no matter their choice of lifestyle or anything else. That doesn’t mean I can’t embrace my views on what marriage means. This issue was not about accepting people, it was about defining a word: marriage. One of my biggest problems about this issue is that the gay rights people do not want to get married as much as they want our culture to embrace and accept their lifestyle, they want to impose their lifestyle upon us. I honestly don’t think they want to get married as bad as they want to make a big deal. By living together, they can get all the domestic rights of a married couple, so why the big deal about being married? I could go on, but this wasn’t the point I set out to make.
Prop 8, Prop 102, and the other marriage propositions in Florida and Arkansas passed. Marriage is between one man and one woman. Period. Ever since this decision was made on Tuesday, November 4th, there have been protests breaking out particularly in California. These gay rights activists demand tolerance of their lifestyle, but when the state votes against it, they cannot tolerate the new law. They will not accept the result of the election, yet they demand acceptance. I have a hard time listening to people who will not walk their talk.
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Faith
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Well stated. It's frustrating that in this "modern" age, religious intolerance can be so intense. Frustrating and ridiculous!
I do believe there are gays that live many Christian standards. I think there are those that also try to stay chaste before marriage and thus truly want gays to be able to marry. However, I too believe marriage should be between one man and one woman. I believe we will have to adopt the European style of legal certificates of union for all people and marriages for men and women.
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