Unconditional Love: Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions Gaining Acceptance in U.S.
Published by www.demodirt.com, June 30, 2008 -By Galia Myron
Most Americans are more open-minded about gay marriage and civil unions than they were four years ago, with the exception of Republicans and white evangelical Protestants, who are still as opposed to gay marriage as they were last election time. Overall, says the Pew Research Center survey, more people are accepting of same-sex civil unions than they are of gay marriage, with no decline in opposition among Republicans and white evangelicals. Moreover, Republicans and evangelicals state that the issue will be one which will weigh heavily for them at the polls.
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6 Responses to “Unconditional Love: Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions Gaining Acceptance in U.S.”
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Tisha Says:
July 31st, 2008 at 11:17 pmAs a Christian, sin is sin. From cursing (losing control) to molestation, same thing in Gods eye. So practicing this behavior is sin.
With that being said hate the sin, love the sinner. I don’t think that we should support gay marriage. But we must not should discriminate against them. Their behavior should not be accepted as “normal”,
I believe that they love one another, and feel they can not control it. I just believe it is wrong.
P.S. With all of that being said I am not on the front lines fighting against them getting rights either. -
Laura Says:
August 4th, 2008 at 3:44 pmI cannot believe the above comment about “sin is sin”. I sincerely hope a social worker did not make that comment. There is so much bias in that statement, I don’t evern know where to begin. It’s funny how Christians change what constitutes “sin” every now and then as the times change. You may not be on the front lines fighting against them to get thier rights, but spreading the message that they are not “normal”, unnatural, or anything else you probably say does as much damage as those fighting on the front lines. It is attitudes like yours that makes it so desperately hard for young people to realize their gay or lesbian. Many times its so much they take thier own lives. You ma’am are part of that problem. Bigotry is a sin, and you are commiting it very well.
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Shannon Says:
August 15th, 2008 at 1:13 amSin is a religious concept. Why should a same-sex couple be held to a Christian’s concept of religion in a country where there is no state religion? This is a question of equal rights, not a Christian’s view of rights. Lumping cursing to molestation with two people of the same sex trying to attain the same rights and responsibilities as a married couple — calling it a sin — is your opinion within your boundaries of your religion. But has no place in a legal discussion. It is offensive to hint at the comparison of molestation and same-sex love. If Christians could differentiate between ethics and sin perhaps a fair discussion of this issue could take place and not the patronizing comments such as “hate the sin, love the sinner.”
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Michelle Says:
October 16th, 2008 at 4:07 amThank you Laura and Shannon. I think you both said it all. Discrimination is discrimination. The law needs to give rights to all without excluding the minority (in this situation is homosexuals).This is coming from a christian social worker who believes and upholds the code of ethics. Funny, I just came from a LGBTQ training today about working with LGBTQ youth in the CWS. We need to reinforce that the youth’s sexual orientation is natural and to validate them for them. We respect their sexual orientation and should help to connect them to resources and the community who supports them. I am proud to be a member of Human Rights Campaign, advocate, and ally.
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Beth Koon Says:
October 16th, 2008 at 3:50 pmI’m a Christian, a Republican and a Social Worker. I also have a number of friends who happen to be in lesbian or gay relationships. I love them all. We’ve had discussions about same-sex marriage and the rights deserved by all people. If civil unions can lead to next-of-kin status for life partners–great! However, “marriage” is a term originally defined in religious belief systems and, while this language is included in modern day law, should not apply to any other than 1 man-1 woman relationships.
Additionally, changing the definition of “marriage” to go beyond 1 man-1 woman, will open doors to legalize polygamy and beastiality–both proven to emotionally, spiritually and sexually harm vulnerable persons (and animals).
In short, opposition to same-sex marriage does not make me a homophobe, but an advocate for a variety of lifestyles and vulnerable persons.
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Tieara Gipson Says:
November 3rd, 2008 at 12:09 amWE ALL AS PEOPLE HAVE BEEN THROUGH A LOT OF THINGS IN OUR LIFE. WE’VE COME TOO FAR FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO TELL US HOW TO LIVE IT.IF SOMEONE FEELS LIKE THE SAME SEX ATTRACTS THEM MORE THAN THE OPPOSITE SEX,THEN SO BE IT, BUT WHO ARE OTHERS TO JUDGE.YOU CAN’T CRITICIZE ON NOTHING YOU HAVN’T EXPERIENCED.MARRIAGE IS MARRIAGE,YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE THE SAME RESPONSIBILITIES AND GO THROUGH THE SAME UPS AND DOWNS,NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE.SO TO THE ONES WHO ARE MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR SOMEONE TO LOVE,JUST LET THEM LIVE THEIR LIVES AND YOU LIVE YOURS.