It has only been recently that being "gay" has become somewhat acceptable. It's become more and more common to see two people of the same sex in a relationship.
However, modern laws make it impossible for it to become full accepted. Same sex couples do not have the same marriage rights as an opposite sex couple would have. They simply have to make do with a civil partnership, which, there is no denying is a giant step forward from where we were a mere few years ago; but is it good enough?
A marriage is based on two people who want to devote their lives to each other; wanting to be there for each other for the rest of their lives. So why is this restricted to only a man and woman? Surely, if a same sex couple feel that strongly for each other that they are prepared to spend their lives with one another, they should be allowed to do so, in the same ways any other couple are allowed too.
When it comes down to it, there is no difference between a straight and gay couple. They are simply two people, who care for each other, love each other and want to make each other happy, so why should there be laws that restrict this?
Many religious beings argue that in the bible, it was deemed as wrong and horrible. Being gay is dirty to the bible, it's wrong, corrupt, and should not happen. However, it's also stated in the bible that 'Jesus' loves everyone of his people, no matter what, which, in theory, would mean it doesn't matter what your sexuality is, as Jesus loves you anyway. So what's the problem?
Are we just too close minded as a society? Too judgemental to accept something other than the "norm"? (whatever the "norm" may be)
The sooner more people learn to accept that there are people who are in same sex relationships, the better. They are no different to any other couple, and should be given the rights to live the same marital life as straight couples.
Live and let live is what I say.
However, modern laws make it impossible for it to become full accepted. Same sex couples do not have the same marriage rights as an opposite sex couple would have. They simply have to make do with a civil partnership, which, there is no denying is a giant step forward from where we were a mere few years ago; but is it good enough?
A marriage is based on two people who want to devote their lives to each other; wanting to be there for each other for the rest of their lives. So why is this restricted to only a man and woman? Surely, if a same sex couple feel that strongly for each other that they are prepared to spend their lives with one another, they should be allowed to do so, in the same ways any other couple are allowed too.
When it comes down to it, there is no difference between a straight and gay couple. They are simply two people, who care for each other, love each other and want to make each other happy, so why should there be laws that restrict this?
Many religious beings argue that in the bible, it was deemed as wrong and horrible. Being gay is dirty to the bible, it's wrong, corrupt, and should not happen. However, it's also stated in the bible that 'Jesus' loves everyone of his people, no matter what, which, in theory, would mean it doesn't matter what your sexuality is, as Jesus loves you anyway. So what's the problem?
Are we just too close minded as a society? Too judgemental to accept something other than the "norm"? (whatever the "norm" may be)
The sooner more people learn to accept that there are people who are in same sex relationships, the better. They are no different to any other couple, and should be given the rights to live the same marital life as straight couples.
Live and let live is what I say.
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