Okay, first I'm not a Homophobe (which I believe would actually mean I had a fear of them), I am a Christian who actually understands the whole "do not judge others" thing, but I have a question.
Why do gays insist on marriage instead of maybe a "civil union" that would afford them the same rights (healthcare and other insurance, tax advantages, etc)? The way I understand it, "marriage" was a religious practice originally for the followers of God. Most (I know, not all), LGBT's don't believe in the traditional Godhead, so why do they object to anything that isn't a "marriage"?
Again, this is a serious question. I personally don't care, marriage has gone far from a religious ceremony (although, many people do have exactly that when they get married) into basically an agreement to "give it a shot for a year". Any rational explanations out there? Maybe I missed the whole thing and someone before Moses came up with marriages.
Bob

P.S. Civil union was just a name I thought made sense for what most people do today.

Okay, first I'm not a Homophobe (which I believe would actually mean I had a fear of them), I am a Christian who actually understands the whole "do not judge others" thing, but I have a question.
Why do gays insist on marriage instead of maybe a "civil union" that would afford them the same rights (healthcare and other insurance, tax advantages, etc)? The way I understand it, "marriage" was a religious practice originally for the followers of God. Most (I know, not all), LGBT's don't believe in the traditional Godhead, so why do they object to anything that isn't a "marriage"?
Again, this is a serious question. I personally don't care, marriage has gone far from a religious ceremony (although, many people do have exactly that when they get married) into basically an agreement to "give it a shot for a year". Any rational explanations out there? Maybe I missed the whole thing and someone before Moses came up with marriages.
Bob

P.S. Civil union was just a name I thought made sense for what most people do today.

Human beings are big on symbols. Gay people want to engage as much in marriage symbols as straight people do.

For both gays and straights, marriage is hardly what it once was. At one time, it was the license to fully express sexuality. Those days are gone. The last Gallup poll in 2013 confirmed that over 70% of Americans are quite o.k. with non-marital sex. The majority of heterosexual Americans are no longer bothered or threatened by gay marriage. Its a new world, a changed world. We all know how well Republicans adapt and embrace new concepts. They don't want to be dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century. They are more comfortable with the 18th.

Okay, first I'm not a Homophobe (which I believe would actually mean I had a fear of them), I am a Christian who actually understands the whole "do not judge others" thing, but I have a question.
Why do gays insist on marriage instead of maybe a "civil union" that would afford them the same rights (healthcare and other insurance, tax advantages, etc)? The way I understand it, "marriage" was a religious practice originally for the followers of God. Most (I know, not all), LGBT's don't believe in the traditional Godhead, so why do they object to anything that isn't a "marriage"?
Again, this is a serious question. I personally don't care, marriage has gone far from a religious ceremony (although, many people do have exactly that when they get married) into basically an agreement to "give it a shot for a
year". Any rational explanations out there? Maybe I missed the whole thing and someone before Moses came up with marriages.
Bob

Homosexuality is the result of demonic possession. Once possessed, they are no longer responsible for their behavior because it is the demonic spirit in control of their actions. They become soulless and void of any desire but to mock God. That is satan's purpose, to mock God for as long as he is allowed to reign upon the earth.
Homos/demons want to marry because they are compelled by beelzebub to do whatever it takes to parade their captive victims in the face of God.
So take heed all who will hear. Homos


P.S. Civil union was just a name I thought made sense for what most people do today.

Apparently Brian has confused a license to screw with the real purpose of marriage, and not just in the Christian faith. It is to provide a stable family environment for raising the next generation. Children emulate their parents. You cannot wish this fact away. Children of gay parents are more likely to, if not actually be gay, experiment with the practice. Some people claim that gays are born that way, some claim it is a lifestyle choice, I maintain that it can be either, or a combination of both. If one or both parents smoke, the children are more likely to smoke. Ditto for drinking and drugs. If we agree that children who are constantly exposed to unhealthy or unlawful behaviors are more likely to emulate them, why does the likliehood cease when we talk about children of gay couples, other than misguided political correctness?