Today is just another step in the right direction for same sex couples to have the right to marry. This morning the first same sex couple was given a marriage license in Washington D.C.! Just a few blocks from the capital couples lined up to express their new right.No matter what your political and/or religious views, I don't understand people who don't believe EVERYONE should get to enjoy the basic right of marriage. Marriage should be a right, not a privilege. It is something that we are supposed to consider sacred and significant in a person's life, so why shouldn't everyone get a chance to be stuck with one person forever and ever?
Most people who are opposed to same sex marriage are so because of their religious beliefs. I was raised in the Methodist Church. Can't you picture me sitting there singing with my angelic voice to the heavens? Yeah, me either. Even as a young teen I questioned just about everything that had to do with the Christian teachings. As a young adult I realized and accepted that I am not a Christian. I do believe in a higher power...what that power is exactly I don't know. But being raised in a Christian church I was taught that God loves us all as individuals, God does not judge, and that God is supposed to be an entity that gives people support and hope in their lives. So what kind of God would want to limit a couple's relationship and happiness together? And what kind of Christian are you for thinking that because you are heterosexual and a devout Christian, that you have a right over someone else? Who are YOU to JUDGE another person for the way they live their life? Isn't being a Christian about accepting people for who they are and loving them no matter your differences? I know very passionate Christians who are supportive of same sex marriage. I do not believe that makes them an less of a Christian. As a matter of fact, I think that makes them better Christians. I am not against anyone because they are Christian. I don't care what religion a person is. It just gets to me when someone says they are a Christian yet they continue to pass judgement on a person just because they have a different lifestyle. Doesn't seem very "christiany" to me. Yes, I am using "christiany" as a word. Don't judge me...or will you?America is regarded as a country about freedom. So how does limiting American's show the world that we stand behind what this country is all about? Rights are supposed to be for every American. They shouldn't be given to certain groups of people because society views them as the "right" way of life. But I am hopeful that this country is moving in the right direction towards giving every American, gay or straight, the rights that they work for and deserve.
So honestly, how will it effect your everyday life if Bill and Dave or Mary and Sally decide to get married and adopt a couple of little monsters? It won't people! Everyone just get over yourself and realize you and your partner are no better and no worse than Bill and Dave or Mary and Sally. You both want what a majority of couples want, to dive into the sacramental world of marriage. Hey, maybe their divorce rate will be lower!
Now, if you offended by this post, too bad. I will not write anything to intentionally offend anyone. I told you when I started this blog contraption that I will blurt out my opinions. You have your's and I have mine. Ahhh America the beautiful.
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