Biblical Definition of Marriage (Video)

[KillerGremlin]

Originally Posted by Professor S

Also, there are a lot of arguments aginst gay marriage that are not religious based, but socially based. Basically they view traditional (one man/one woman) marriage/family as the foundation of civilization, and are concerned that to alter the traditional form of marriage may undermine that foundation. While there is hostory of success with oneman/one woman, thats an argument FOR traditional marriage, not against gay marriage. Their concerns are mainly based on conjecture based on "what might happen" and "society acceptance vs. governmental acceptance". It's an interesting and I think considerable argument when it comes to public policy, much more so than a biblical one that is ruled out because of theocratic implications, but in the end not the correct one, IMO.

What would happen if we allowed homosexual marriage? It wouldn't infringe of the rights of heterosexual marriage....gay couples could adopt kids desperately in need of families...it would stimulate the economy....

I can't really think of any cons.

[Professor S]

Originally Posted by KillerGremlin

What would happen if we allowed homosexual marriage? It wouldn't infringe of the rights of heterosexual marriage....gay couples could adopt kids desperately in need of families...it would stimulate the economy....

I can't really think of any cons.

The arguments revolve around gender confusion, devaluing man/woman marriage more than it's already been devalued, and much of it is based on the belief that sexuality is more based on choice than a inherent state of being.

There is some truth to the choice aspect and some data to back it up, but not for the majority of homosexuals. Most homos identify as being strictly homos. They are as they were born. Because quite honestly, if you realy had a choice why would you choose to be gay considering how they've been treated in the world?

Also, I think if sexuality is really a choice, we would see more fluxuations in the percentages of those who identify as gay, increasing as it has become more acceptable over time (some even think fashionable) and I haven't seen that in any data over the last 30-40 years.

EDIT: This is a pretty good debate on the subject from both sides, with the ever too rare reasoned response in opposition. A response I disagree with, but respect.