As time goes on, there is a natural evolution to our society. Some things that were outlandish 50 years ago are now commonplace. An issue that comes up every election year is the subject of gay marriage. It is time to fully accept and legally recognize gay marriage.
The arguments against gay marriage are plentiful. These arguments include: marriage is between a man and woman, marriage is sacred, marriage involves raising children, gay marriage will undermine the institution of marriage, gay marriage is unnatural, etc. The real reason against gay marriage is religion.
There has been a connection between marriage and religion in the past. Currently, however, one does not need religion to get married. If one doesn't need religion to get married, why should religion impact one's ability to get married? It shouldn't.
Religious holy writings commonly speak out against homosexuality and therefore gay marriage. Many religious followers are against gay marriage because they believe in the literal translations of holy writings. However, these same people choose to manipulate or ignore many other literal translations in these very same holy writings to fit their modern lifestyle. Why not manipulate and ignore writings to fit others modern lifestyle?
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Last week New York's Assembly and Senate voted down gay marriage by a relatively slim vote. Gay Rights activists were disappointed in the vote, however, they were somewhat comforted because now they have record of which legislators voted for and against gay marriage. This next voting cycle they plan to lobby for those that support the measure and lobby hard against those not supporting it. Should be interesting!!!
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