ewerk 26981 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I'm not really sure what the fuss is all about. Isn't it just changing the name of civil partnerships to marriage and legislating that no religious group is compelled to offer the service? Seems to me like everyone wins all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2188 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I think the argument is that because the Church invented marriage then they can choose who gets to do it. And because they basically don't approve of homosexuals they don't want to let gay people in on the action. It's a primitive attitude really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26981 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Which church though? There's no particular church that has the monopoly on marriage and it certainly pre-dates Christianity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Jesus was gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14166 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 He certainly rocked that otter look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2188 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Jesus was gay. Lovely hair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Windswept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 I think the argument is that because the Church invented marriage then they can choose who gets to do it. And because they basically don't approve of homosexuals they don't want to let gay people in on the action. It's a primitive attitude really. I could understand that argument, however as you dont need to get married in a church, ie registry or even humanist weddings, it falls down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Need a gay church innit.....Wait a minute... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2188 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I could understand that argument, however as you dont need to get married in a church, ie registry or even humanist weddings, it falls down. It's sacred innit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 My only concern on the whole thing is that it would probably put My Big Fat Gypsy wedding in the shade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Meenzer 14166 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Yer cartoons on the left think being gay is a choice. Yer cartoon on the right needs to stop shopping at Primark. (I shop at Primark.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6481 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Baby this thing we have is so special, we need to get the authorities involved in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Baby this thing we have is so special, we need to get the authorities involved in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 Baby this thing we have is so special, we need to get the authorities involved in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4026 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Im in favour of anything that exposes religious bigotry and stupidity. I love the way they ignore their own history. The bible is full of multiple marriages and until recently marriage was more of a legal contract than a sacred rite. I think Toynbee sums it up well by saying they should have the honesty to campaign to make homosexuality illegal again but know that ship has well sailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I can't get my head around wanting to get married in a church. Like wanting the kkk to christen your non-white baby. Don't want to be in any sexist, racist, homophobic club that would have me as a member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 What if you're gay and Christian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6481 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Easy way to get the church on board with gay marriage, lower the marriageable age for boys to 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14166 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 What if you're gay and Christian? Then you have our deepest sympathy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 What if you're gay and Christian? That's what I can't get my head around. ...or even just being Christian tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6103 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I must admit Ive heard a few of the arguments on five live over the last few days and I cant really get my head around the exact argument of those against it. I could understand a position if your starting position is being gay is wrong, but the ones I've listened too (probably lying) have said being gay is okay, civil contracts are ok, its just the marriage. Has anyone nailed the crux of the argument? I also add this for pure amusement anyway and as proof indeed that there is a God and he is indeed a piss taking fucker. You may recall some months ago my young son joined nursery and his key worker had a terrible lisp. My concerns were that he would also struggle to speak properly and would "catch" this lisp. Well now he has moved into a different room and his new key worker is a very pleasant fellow who not only sounds like Graham Norton but also bats for the other team as well. Of course not wishing to bring further wrath from our gracious Lord, I am of course very happy about this situation and have no concerns whatsoever. Are you saying you don't want your son to catch gay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 Are you saying you don't want your son to catch gay? no, I have no problem if he's gay however I would hate hate hate hate hate hate hate for him to speak mince. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14166 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Or "French" as we call it within the educational system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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