My current bugbear.
The Declaration of Human Rights enshrines the right of anyone to practice their religion. What it does not do is give anyone the right for them to insist that *I* practice their religion.
There is absolutely nothing in same sex marriage that affects mf relationships yet there are many people demanding that mm/ff be prevented for no other reason than "My religion says its wrong, so you cant do it either". If it was harmful in any way I could see their point, but it isnt.
If they want to state that you cannot be a Christian and be in a same sex marriage, I really dont care, its up to them to make up the rules for their religion as they see fit. Its when the boundarys of those rules are stretched to encompass me that it becomes a problem.
Really, how does same sex marriage interfere in any way shape or form with life for anyone. It doesnt. Yet because the bible says :
the religious right in the US are trying to change their constitution. They are happy to ignore the instruction telling them to kill gay men, but desperately hold on to the bit telling them its wrong.
Article 16 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states :
I see no reason why this doesnt apply to same sex.
The Declaration of Human Rights enshrines the right of anyone to practice their religion. What it does not do is give anyone the right for them to insist that *I* practice their religion.
There is absolutely nothing in same sex marriage that affects mf relationships yet there are many people demanding that mm/ff be prevented for no other reason than "My religion says its wrong, so you cant do it either". If it was harmful in any way I could see their point, but it isnt.
If they want to state that you cannot be a Christian and be in a same sex marriage, I really dont care, its up to them to make up the rules for their religion as they see fit. Its when the boundarys of those rules are stretched to encompass me that it becomes a problem.
Really, how does same sex marriage interfere in any way shape or form with life for anyone. It doesnt. Yet because the bible says :
Leviticus 20:13 - If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.
the religious right in the US are trying to change their constitution. They are happy to ignore the instruction telling them to kill gay men, but desperately hold on to the bit telling them its wrong.
Article 16 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states :
(1) Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and to found a family. They are entitled to equal rights as to marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution.
I see no reason why this doesnt apply to same sex.