Why do people not support marriage equality/gay marriage?
I know a lot of people who think being gay is a sin, or whatever. I want to know WHY they think that. I know there's something about it in the bible, but there is always adoption. I know you say that children need a mom and a dad, but we don't outlaw single parent households. It makes no sense, to me, when people say they don't support gay marriage. I am 100% for marriage equality. I don't mean to start a war, though!
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let me see here.... Ooh! I know! Because they're assholes! : D
Down vote my answer all you want.
Its my OPINION.
That's what all you non-supporters say about your "opinion" on gay rights, no?
Down vote my answer all you want.
Its my OPINION.
That's what all you non-supporters say about your "opinion" on gay rights, no?
ViktoriaMagrey
What...They don't have to be assholes. That's like saying you are an ass because you support that! Some people are pretty nice no matter what side they're on.
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ViktoriaMagrey
I see.
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on September 25, 2016
Marvele
I think she's referring to people who actively dislike homosexuality not people who just don't support it. And still though, to be gay and somebody hating the very fact that you're getting married is pretty upsetting.
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on September 25, 2016
on September 25, 2016
TheBiRavenclaw
@KazooKid You = awesome.
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zooweemama
Thank you omg :000
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on June 10, 2016
on June 10, 2016
on December 30, 2015
Well, I don't give a crap about how other people live their lives. I don't give a crap who other people marry. I just mind my own business, thank you, and don't go sticking my nose in everyones' lives. I stay out of things that don't involve me, whereas you think you can control the marriage of other people. That's just crappy - excuse the language. It just sucks that you think people are under your thumbs, just because you believe in something. Keep your opinions to yourself See More▼ and I'll keep my opinions to myself. Only when people stop crapping all over other peoples' rights will I stop starting arguments. Because excuse me for shedding some light on equal rights, but it's their lives, and you can't really control them. Jews have already been crapped on over their religion, so what about the gay people that are Jews? Judaism supports gay marriage, so why do some of you Christians think you can spread your religion all over them like butter? Don't crap all over their lives. Let them live their lives, because it doesn't affect you at all who other people marry. And I'm sorry if you think this is offensive, but I'm just explaining why you shouldn't trap people under your thumbs. I don't give a crap who other people marry, because I'm a nice and good person.
Okay, first of all, a question is to be answered with an honest personal thought, or a.k.a, an opinion, is it not? And no one here is forcing religion onto you. Just as you make science references, we make Christian references. And good for you, you shouldn't interfere with peoples' lives. Great news. But that means you can't different beliefs. I don't agree See More▼ with your beliefs, but I respect them, even though it seems like you're spitting on Christianity. Which you are. And you say that we're shoving religion down your throat. Hah! That's a laugh to be had. I'm not, I'm just merely standing up for my beliefs, like every other human does.
I said NO ONE HERE. I'm glad your cousin got baptized, yay. But I was talking on here. And I'm not interfering with their lives. It's simply a belief I have. It's not like I go up in their faces and say, "Haha, gays are stupid, I don't support it!" and start bullying them on from there. No, I respect them because they're human too, but I just have different beliefs See More▼ for them about certain things. And if you think that's interfering, then you need to look up what that word is again, because that is NOT what I'm doing.
on April 15, 2015
I will stop interfering with your life if you stop interfering with gay peoples' lives.
on April 15, 2015
Oh no, in church, when my cousin was baptized, (I was forced to go XP ) the pastor made everyone promise to teach Nehemiah (the cousin) that Christianity is true. If that's not shoving religion down her throat, then I don't know WHAT is.
on April 15, 2015
on April 15, 2015
on April 15, 2015
I think that some people are afraid of change, or things different. But as we live in XXI century, I think it's time to change our minds.
I want homosexual marriage to be the same as heterosexual one. Why? Because I simply see two people that love each other making a big step. There should not be difference bewteen them. I support them and respect them even when I don't understand it (I mean, I'm heterosexual and I can't understand how a woman prefers a woman instead of a man, See More▼ but I will always respect it as it is their decision and their lives) So...EQUAL MARRIAGE!
I want homosexual marriage to be the same as heterosexual one. Why? Because I simply see two people that love each other making a big step. There should not be difference bewteen them. I support them and respect them even when I don't understand it (I mean, I'm heterosexual and I can't understand how a woman prefers a woman instead of a man, See More▼ but I will always respect it as it is their decision and their lives) So...EQUAL MARRIAGE!
on August 23, 2015
I think it is okay because my aunt is engaged to a woman and they are happy together.
on May 31, 2016
I support it because:
1. It is none of my business how others live their lives.
2. It doesn't affect me at all.
3. Of the many, many other religions there are, just one of them shouldn't be able to control who others marry. (@Markimoo I understand your comment but I am talking about the Christians who don't support it )
4. Telling someone that they can't marry who they want because it's against your religion is like getting mad at someone for eating a donut when you're on See More▼ a diet.
5. People shouldn't be punished for something they can't change.
6. Let's pretend there's - I know it's not fair, but I know the most about Christianity - a Christian, named C. They're talking to an atheist, B. C is trying to force B to pray and go to church every Sunday. B says, "That's not my religion, it's yours, and I shouldn't have to go with your religion if I am not a part of it." I know someone who is gay, and she is Jewish. Christians shouldn't be able to force their religion on other people. Don't shove your religion down other peoples' throats!
1. It is none of my business how others live their lives.
2. It doesn't affect me at all.
3. Of the many, many other religions there are, just one of them shouldn't be able to control who others marry. (@Markimoo I understand your comment but I am talking about the Christians who don't support it )
4. Telling someone that they can't marry who they want because it's against your religion is like getting mad at someone for eating a donut when you're on See More▼ a diet.
5. People shouldn't be punished for something they can't change.
6. Let's pretend there's - I know it's not fair, but I know the most about Christianity - a Christian, named C. They're talking to an atheist, B. C is trying to force B to pray and go to church every Sunday. B says, "That's not my religion, it's yours, and I shouldn't have to go with your religion if I am not a part of it." I know someone who is gay, and she is Jewish. Christians shouldn't be able to force their religion on other people. Don't shove your religion down other peoples' throats!
Now you're just saying it's mainly the Christians who don't support it. That's not true.
Truce? *holds out paw* Uh, uh- *turns into a human* *blushes* You didn't see anything... *waves hand in front of your face* *holds out hand for shaking*
on April 03, 2015
You never offended me, just really ticked me off. And you should let everyone be, and have their own beliefs regardless of what they think.
on April 03, 2015
Well, my mission is to get gay marriage legalized in every one of the 50 states in North America. Once that's done, I'll probably stop and let everyone be for a while. I'm sorry if I offended you, I just believe very strongly in human rights. And I do understand that I violated your religious rights when I offended you. I tend to start arguments everywhere I See More▼ go.
on April 03, 2015
And I'm pretty mad about how they feel so bad for the gays, when they have ALL of this support, but if someone doesn't believe in strongly, then they're labeled as mean, or rude, or whatever.
on April 03, 2015
I said, on #3 I was talking about the Christians who don't support it. My other reasons had nothing to do with that (except #4). I'm sorry if there was some confusion.
on April 03, 2015
on April 03, 2015
on April 02, 2015
There's:
Christians
Atheists
Buddhists
Muslims
Mormons
And other religions that don't believe in gay marriage. It's called an "opinion". Something you have that you get judged on recently these days. Don't go around saying: "The Bible says it's wrong,". There's a lot of stuff the Bible says is wrong and you still do it. You just don't want to judged by anyone else and blame it on the bible. See More▼
AND, don't you dare say it's just the Christians who don't believe in gay marriage. There's Muslims and Athetists I personally know that don't believe in it. And not all Christians go by the bible! Those are what I call "free-range Christians". It's not just us. And people have a choice to believe in it or not. People choose to, and people don't, and that's perfectly fine. So don't get it twisted that it's just us.
Christians
Atheists
Buddhists
Muslims
Mormons
And other religions that don't believe in gay marriage. It's called an "opinion". Something you have that you get judged on recently these days. Don't go around saying: "The Bible says it's wrong,". There's a lot of stuff the Bible says is wrong and you still do it. You just don't want to judged by anyone else and blame it on the bible. See More▼
AND, don't you dare say it's just the Christians who don't believe in gay marriage. There's Muslims and Athetists I personally know that don't believe in it. And not all Christians go by the bible! Those are what I call "free-range Christians". It's not just us. And people have a choice to believe in it or not. People choose to, and people don't, and that's perfectly fine. So don't get it twisted that it's just us.
Guys, it's actually not in the bible, the quote is taken out of context. I don't want to start anything it's just that people keep shoving it is a proof.
on October 26, 2015
The Bible says that LUST is a sin. Lust can happen between men and women just as lust can happen between LGB people.
on July 05, 2015
Sorry. Can you explain more on this?
on April 02, 2015
on April 02, 2015
people hate the things they cannot understand. and apparently that is against the bible, but I really don't give a thought to it.
on April 01, 2015
May I just take this glorious moment to say that I'm Christian and panromantic, thus breaking the stereotype that ALL Christians are homophobic? Get that out of your minds NOW! Christians don't hate gays. We love everyone. The bible says "Love thy neighbor" and all that fun stuff. Christians are not homophobic, there are just homophobes who use Christianity as an excuse to discriminate.
Same here. I used to be homophobic like a year ago (sorry bout that) and now I fully support them. I find nothing wrong with it and I'm Catholic.
on September 26, 2016
on May 31, 2016
Well. Looks like there are two people who are very spiteful at the moment
on March 31, 2015
People are odd creatures.
That's really offensive... People have opinions. Obviously yours is that it's OK. Some people may not share that opinion. You don't have to be so rude to them.
Yeah, this post was really cryptic. I totally support gay marriage, and accept others's opinions. I just suck at the english language.
on June 16, 2015
on June 14, 2015
The latter! The latter!
on April 02, 2015
Whoa! You have 8 votes down! WHy?
Do you mean that people are odd creatures because they are gay?
Or that people are odd creatures because they don't support marriage equality?
Or that people are odd creatures because they don't support marriage equality?
on April 01, 2015
on April 01, 2015
on April 01, 2015
This is terrible! Everyone says that people against gay marriage because the Bible tells us that gay marriage is wrong. It is not only that. Im not going to start a war ( Which happens too often and should be less frequent ) so I will keep more reasons why to myself. Please dont take offense. Please dont start a war. Most of you probably believe in freedom of speech (so do I) so please let me have my freedom.
on April 01, 2015
on April 01, 2015
They would rather follow some hypocritical book than think for themselves. Gay folks would make their kids become gay then the human race would eventually be extinct. It's not even real love. Blah, blah, blah. Those people make absolutely no sense.
on March 31, 2015
Because some people are butts -O- And they tight with religion, well, we fight with peace, bruh. It doesn't matter. People shouldn't judge.
on March 31, 2015
on March 31, 2015
Hmm... lets see...
Its because their asshole who need a good, fat smack to the head with the all too familiar insult of, "Grow the Fūck up and get over it."
People in the LGBT community still bleed red, people. Last I checked, the only difference they had was a sexualy preference.
First off, love is love. It doesnt matter if its gay, straight, or what the fūck ever.
Secondly, people are only cruel to them because their stuck in the old, ignorant, intolerant ways of a dying See More▼ generation.
Thridly, I myself am apart of said LGBT community, and have VERY strong feelings about the hate and discrimination that comes with it.
Like for instance,
Im a Southerner, born, raised, and proud of it.
Just because I fly the Dixi flag doesnt mean Im racist:
My mom would beat my ass if she heard me say Frik, and Im 18!
Just because Im a Southerner doesnt mean Im christian, either. In fact, Im undecided.
The reason, in short, for all the hate and discrimination against the LGBT community is because of an old Christian regime thats out dated and far too intolerant. Sorry to all those who ARE Christians, but think of it:
You guys are kinda the bad guys in this instance.
Did you know that Narive Americans performed same-sex marrages LONG before the Bible, Torah, or Quaran was written?
I bet you didnt.
Thats because the Christian churches tried to eradicate this information when they came to convert the locals in the new world because it was "unclean."
Well, in short people, Im proud of those that come out and say, "Im gay. Im lesbian. Im transgender. Im bisexual." Cause in the end, their still himan, too.
Its because their asshole who need a good, fat smack to the head with the all too familiar insult of, "Grow the Fūck up and get over it."
People in the LGBT community still bleed red, people. Last I checked, the only difference they had was a sexualy preference.
First off, love is love. It doesnt matter if its gay, straight, or what the fūck ever.
Secondly, people are only cruel to them because their stuck in the old, ignorant, intolerant ways of a dying See More▼ generation.
Thridly, I myself am apart of said LGBT community, and have VERY strong feelings about the hate and discrimination that comes with it.
Like for instance,
Im a Southerner, born, raised, and proud of it.
Just because I fly the Dixi flag doesnt mean Im racist:
My mom would beat my ass if she heard me say Frik, and Im 18!
Just because Im a Southerner doesnt mean Im christian, either. In fact, Im undecided.
The reason, in short, for all the hate and discrimination against the LGBT community is because of an old Christian regime thats out dated and far too intolerant. Sorry to all those who ARE Christians, but think of it:
You guys are kinda the bad guys in this instance.
Did you know that Narive Americans performed same-sex marrages LONG before the Bible, Torah, or Quaran was written?
I bet you didnt.
Thats because the Christian churches tried to eradicate this information when they came to convert the locals in the new world because it was "unclean."
Well, in short people, Im proud of those that come out and say, "Im gay. Im lesbian. Im transgender. Im bisexual." Cause in the end, their still himan, too.
on May 11
becuause in the bible it says that there were two towns full of homosexuals that were burned. Its a sin because adam and eve were made to love one another not two woman or men and so on.
Some are grossed out by the idea and use reliigion as an excuse.
Just because I said this doesn't mean I support them. I just go to church and know this. I am myself very much so pansexual and interested in any sex.
Some are grossed out by the idea and use reliigion as an excuse.
Just because I said this doesn't mean I support them. I just go to church and know this. I am myself very much so pansexual and interested in any sex.
on April 01, 2016
just to start this off, I am 100% for gay marriage. so this is what i think. from my experience with society people like normality. they like things that are familiar to them. and so when people see different things they become scared and defensive, take for example the salem witch trials. people would burn others because they were scared. that or people are total a-holes and have no empathy.
on September 09, 2015
Because there anti gay or probaly Christian and following the lord but seriously I don't care and I am Christian
on August 23, 2015
Because it's their choice. They have the right to an opinion just as much as you do. Some people may not support it because ot their religion. Some may not support it just because of personal reasons. I don't exactly support it, but I'm not against gays or anything. When you post a question like this, it seems almost like you're just trying to start arguments.
Okay, just the way you were wording it sounded like it was okay for them to discriminate. I find any kind of discrimination disgusting, but if someone doesn't support it, then you shouldn't bully them.
Oh, OK. I'm not calling them out on whatever they think (whether or not they support it), but rather the fact that they ask a question in a way that seems like it's made just to cause drama.
on October 22, 2015
You aren't being rude. What I'm trying to say is if someone is discriminatory then it's best to leave it be rather than causing a fuss.
on October 22, 2015
Umm. I really don't get what you're saying... Sorry... Is there any other way you could explain? Without so many pronouns? Sorry if that sounds rude...
on October 22, 2015
on October 22, 2015
Freedom of speech doesn't mean careless talk.
on October 22, 2015
And people have a right to get married. Simple.
Yes. It's not right if you go off and be mean to those who don't support it, though; they have their rights to free speech.
on June 12, 2015
Yeah. So that's why gay people should ALWAYS be able to get married, no matter what others think.
on June 12, 2015
Yes. Everyone should have their rights, even if we don't all agree with them.
on June 12, 2015
on June 12, 2015
on June 12, 2015
it baffles me how ppl think that they can say "oh im not homophobic i just dont think gays should have the same rights as me but im not homophobic" like stfu ur homophobic. just replace gays with poc or jews or women and youll see my point.
Actually, they're not...they don't like gays...that doesn't mean they're afraid of them...
on October 16, 2016
homophobia doesnt mean ur afraid of gays it means u discriminate against them
on October 16, 2016
on October 16, 2016
on October 14, 2016
I think they say that because in the Bible it says a man and a man can't lie together like a man would do with a woman. Another reason is probably just predecent; heterosexual marriage has always been the way things work and people tend to dislike change.
I don't think those are very good reasons though, because:
1. People can marry and never have sex, and if they do and are Christians, God can always forgive them.
2. If nothing ever changed women would still be considered good See More▼ for nothing other than having/raising children and taking care of housework.
I don't think those are very good reasons though, because:
1. People can marry and never have sex, and if they do and are Christians, God can always forgive them.
2. If nothing ever changed women would still be considered good See More▼ for nothing other than having/raising children and taking care of housework.
I also found out that some of my Christian friends would vote for same-sex marriage to be legal. Not because they don't think it's a sin, but because they believe marriage should be something the government has no say in; that it should be between the two people getting married and God.
Just throwing that out there.
Just throwing that out there.
on September 16, 2016
Recently I heard something about Christians not liking it because it breaks down the traditional family system (i.e. a mother, father, and kid(s)) and that gay couples shouldn't be allowed to adopt because the kids wouldn't have a mother figure and father figure, but two mother figures and two father figures. I think that's dumb. At least kids with same-sex parents See More▼ have two parents. If you don't want the traditional family system to go away, you should focus on trying to make sure all kids have two parents instead of a single mom or dad.
on September 16, 2016
i only object to #1 because we should not purposely sin and expect God to forgive us... (you shall not tempt the lord your god) but i know that's not what u mean
on April 01, 2016
That quote is supposed to mean that a man should be treated as a man not a woman as in woman should be lower.
on March 11, 2016
on March 10, 2016
on October 26, 2015
people are against gay marriage becuase they think that people were MADE to be attracted to the opposite sex, when that is not always the case. Some people are naturally born gay. It's not a disorder AT ALL. That might be caused by maybe the child's parents maybe beating eachother up and that takes affect on their mental health. Sometimes it is caused by having a bad relationship with the opposite sex and giving up. if that's the case then why can people just make fuin of them? See More▼ THEY ARE PEOPLE TOO. THEY HAVE FEELINGS. THEY HAVE RIGHTS. Can you imagine if it was the opposite way and gays were the normal and you were a straight person in the corner. How would you feel if they made fun of you because of the way you are? AND PLUS, How is being called 'GAY' even an insult? It means HAPPY first of all, but it means homosexual as well. But what's wrong with that? ARE YOU THINKING THAT YOU CAN MAKE A PERSON UPSET BECAUSE THEY LOVE SOMEONE??????? Well that is the stupidest thing i have ever heard. So let me get one thing into your head. LOVE IS LOVE. If gay people werent meant to be, then why were they created. SO PEOPLE, HERE'S A TIP. GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT.
on September 09, 2015
on August 12, 2015
Eh, I don`t support it, but I`m always like "Why should I care how other people live their lives?" So, I`m kinda neutral in a sense. I won`t be mean to the person, but I don`t really support it. But I`m just a teen so what do I know?
Looking back at myself I'm disappointed. *Silently thanks friends for changing my stupid opinion*
on December 06, 2016
on August 12, 2015
People are all about "You need to be a different sex to marry someone!" I don't get it!
on August 11, 2015
I noticed that a bunch of bad people thumbed down your posts, everyone who supports marriage equality. Ignore them. I thumbed up everyone who does support it
on April 01, 2015
it may be because society always finds it hard to accept someone or something that is different from what the majority does.being a gay is also considered like that the majority groups are straight so they find it hard to accept them and as u said religous people also find it hard as they follow the bible
on April 28
In my religion it's a commandment by our god to be straight and replenish the earth by having children. But your not supposed to have kids until marriage. Even though it's considered a sin for my religion, it does not mean I don't support them. My best friend happens to be gay. I love and support them and when they told me I didn't treat them any different. But I did not agree with them. This is all my opinion though. I don't agree with it but I will definitely support anyone See More▼ gay or not.
on September 25, 2016
It usually has to do with religion. For example, one of my Uncles are gay, and, because of his family's religion, his family shunned him for a long time. A lot of people say that if you are gay/lesbo, that you will go to the oppisite of heaven. I don't believe that crap. I don't really care if someone is like that. If someone likes another of the same gender, I say go for it. Ain't nobody stoppin' you! And if someone is trying to stop you, (Unless it's family) They are not a real See More▼ freind. Stop talking to them. Thank-you for reading.
on August 24, 2015