06-08-2018, 10:01 AM
(06-07-2018, 06:40 PM)PhilHos Wrote: Yes you can. Gay people have always had the ability to get married ... as long as it was to someone from the opposite sex. If you believe that, then you believe that opposing gay marriage is not denying people equal rights but rather denying people special or unique rights. I get your point and I know you disagree with that argument, but that doesn't mean it's any less valid or less logical.
A right can not be "unique"unless it only applies to a certain group. Equality is about treating everyone the same. Same sex marriage can not be called a "unique" right because it applies to everyone equally. When same sex marriage was illegal heterosexuals had a "unique" right because they were the only ones allowed to marry the person they loved and wanted to spend their life with.
And that is a perfect example of how blind Christians are to how they think. The consider treating everyone equally as "unique" just because it conflicts with their belief system.
Denying equal rights is discrimination. You can try to justify it with your religion of "love", but society in general sides with the victims of your "love". Thius country is base on freedom and equality. So get used to it. Discrimination and denegration of people based on their sexual orientation is not going to be accepted any longer. You will not be persecuted by the state because you are guaranteed freedom of religion, but if your religious beliefs are unpopular people will let you know.
