Each week we'll do a subject and banter back and forth through the days so that you the viewer can make your decisions! The topic is locked so that only Urban and I may post within this thread, however, feel free to PM either of us, or post in other threads of your own creation.
This week's topic is a big one. Bush has recently decided to once again tackle the gay marriage ban amendment that was unanimously voted into effect in 11 states the night of the election. Personally I'm indifferent to gay marriage, because it doesn't effect my life what-so-ever. I'm not gay and I'm not from any extremist religion, so again, no effect.
However I believe that any consenting adults should be able to enjoy the fruits of matrimony if they so choose. Many from the Religious Right will pose the statement that in Leviticus there are mentionings of damnations for those that choose to sleep with the same sex. It also damns cutting one's hair, and if you're wearing clothing of various blends you're also going to spend eternity in a lake of fire. Take your pick on your way to eternal damnation. But what real effect would this have on Christian marriage at all? Due to seperation of church and state: none. Because marriages can be performed at a courthouse (or drivethru chapel in Vegas - how's that form sanctified).
Another argument is that gay marriage would damage the family unit and that marriage should be reserved for those with the goals of raising children. So, ban all infertile couples immediately. Ridiculous statement, and the thinnest of the veils over the plain bigotry.
Moreso, some people argue that gay marriage would damage their own marriage. If someone else's marriage (gay or straight) is effecting your marriage by just existing, your marriage doesn't sound very strong at all. Case closed.
Urban, what's your opinion on this hotly debated issue?