Thank you for your Pauline Kael-like view on the subject. All couples/groups would be equal under the eyes of the government. They are not now. If gay people are Episcopalian, they can be married. If there's a church that allows polyandry, those people can be married. The government can only control the legal, not the spiritual.
Even though Denny is a captain of a lost ship; I agree that we should just mind our own business and let these homosexuals get married. Seriously, how does this effect us?
what you talkin bout? gotta get a marriage licence to get married yo, unless you are talking about one of those hippie jobs like my parents did
Well they can do it like other people. Marriage is ceremony blessed by the church for a joining of a man and women to become husband and wife in the eyes of god. A civil union by common law or by an official government justice just can't cover the bases, but I am sure you know it is true. There will always be something missing maybe not quite as obvious as the children they fail to produce. I see your point but can't help.
I believe the Catholic church did in pre- modern Europe. But it also seems they were called Unions. http://rense.com/general50/cath.htm Perhaps they can persuade the Pope again. He is new and eager to please. There are other writings on this subject but they are never married, it always something near like , join, union, "married" meaning sort of married but short of becoming husband and wife in the eyes of God.
There are other churches and other religions besides Catholics. It just takes one that says it's okay under their version of god to invalidate your marriages vs unions interpretation.
If you say so Sly. I have read the Koran, much on Hindu and several writing by Buddhist monks on the subject and I honestly don't know of any that speak of same sex marriage, Don't know any the preform the ceremony. The Catholic church did at one time sanctify same sex unions but quit. So if you know of some, put it out there. I am sure it will please a few.
Sounds like a business opportunity to me, and the tax exempt benefits that go with it. Want to be a minister in the Church of the Sly Poker Dog? I bet we can get $1000 a wedding!
i think people are missing the real question here what do scientologists think about same sex marriage?
Put another zero on that and you have a preacher. err, right after I take the MarAzul under the great Capes.
Hard to imagine your claim after reading this bit. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit One God Amen. Greetings in the name of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie 1 of Ethiopia, King of Kings and Lord of Lord, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, Elect of God, Custodian of the Davidic Covenant, Father of African Unity. My dear brother, First you are correct that the bible says that we must love everyone even our enemies but it also sayS quite clearly that same sex relationships is an abomination to him. I am sure many of my brothers who are more studied in the scriptures will respond to you with biblical references to confirm the same. InI cannot change or move the "goal post" to suit man's carnal desireS. InI have to subject the flesh to the soul so that InI can live upright before the Father. If you take the concept of homosexuality to its fullest it is designed to destroy the human race at least the concept of procreation. Egziabher (God) made man and then he made woman as the companion of man. Jesus did not condemn the prostitute rather he told her go away and sin no more. God has made it clear that before any of his words pass away heaven and earth shall pass first. It is not possible to live a clean upfull life as a Rastafari if you are engaging in sodomy which is clearly condemned in the bible. I know my brother that many who claim to be homosexual say that it is a natural feeling that they have. It may well be that but it is a natural sensual earthly feeling and not a spritual Godly feeling. The Anglican Church has condoned Gay Bishops and Priests and some countries have made same sex marriages legal. That does not mean that it is right before God. The bible also warns the Shepherds (Leaders) that lead His sheep astray. God is certainly cominig my brother and unless you repent and begin to walk truly in his light there will be no salvation for you whether you call your self Rastafari or any other label as Jah has created all in his image which is not one of looks but personality character and upful living. May Jah give you strength to see the destruction that you are bringing to yourself and may you have the strength to accept and amend your ways. LET JAH LIGHT SHINE. RASTAFARI