Religion no reason for gay opposition

Monday, February 7, 2005

Concerning the articles on gay marriage printed Feb. 3, the Bible also forbids nice clothes, certain meats, cutting hair/beards, and tattoos (Lev. 19:19, 26-28). Lying to one’s parent is punishable by death (Lev. 20:9), and slaves should obey their masters. Should today’s law accommodate these scriptures, as well?

It is glaringly obvious that laws given in a book written over 2,000 years ago ”for people living on the other side of the globe”do not apply to present society and its human beings.

I am in love and living with another woman, with whom I will spend the rest of my life. Marriage is the union between people who love, honor and cherish each other and are committed to do so forever. If my wife and I ever desire to be parents, there are millions of starving, orphaned children who could benefit from our guidance and love. Children raised by same-sex couples do not necessarily become gay; and even if they do, so what?

Please educate yourself before publishing narrow-minded opinions. Attraction and love are beautiful, healthy, natural things. Jesus taught peace, love and tolerance. Quit using religion to justify homophobia.

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