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Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

Do you want to see two men or 2 women kissing in public , think like god for a minute?
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

Even if God exists, why would he give a shit if two men kissed each other?
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

Because you might be one of them!! GOD created YOU and everyone else if everyone were gay/lesbian there would be no more humans just the homos who are left then humanity is gone , thats why god would give a shit!!!
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

Only about 3% of the world is gay. That's not going to make or break mankind.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

But if more people start turning gay then in 20 years where is humanity , about 30% of people would be gay then add another 20 years onto that,60% of everyone is gay and so on,look at the future not the present after about 100 years ''That's going to break mankind.'' more and more people are turning gay it's fine if you want be gay just have your own country where people are gaying it up and let the right minded people live there lives without disgusting homos interupting it, its the work of satan when people turn gay,so why? GAY GUY:Hey buddy can I touch your weiner,GAY GUY 2:sure lets get it on? why? That is so disgusting and thats why now only 3% of the world is gay because its nasty,but more people are becoming gay because of satan ? That will break mankind!
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

It's not possible to "turn gay". Being gay is something you're born with. It's not a choice.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

Thats not what I met ,to turn Gay is to reveal yourself ,come out of the closet,I know you can't turn Gay ?! And do you know how many people are turning gay ALOT! which that supports my last argument ok? Do I have to put it on the news? gosh!
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

So you want gay people to pretend to be straight? That's just stupid. What if somebody told you being straight was wrong and you needed to be gay? Wouldn't you be outraged?Even if every gay person came out of the closet, they would still make up less than 10% of mankind. It wouldn't be a big deal.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

NO!!! Quit putting words in my mouth,stop infering things! And I don't think i need to worry about having to turn gay because like YOU said ''it would only take less than 10% of mankind , it wouldn't be a big deal '' Good job backing up your argument!! That will never happen,at least in my lifetime or yours! Nobody is forcing people to be straight, that is an opinion that is strongly enforced!!! LOOK IT UP!!! GOSH,I HATE gay fags,all gay fags can go to hell where they belong!!!
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

Hahahaha. RRRRAAAAAAAAAGGGGGEEEE!!!!Have you ever thought you might be gay?
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

ON YA JESSALD...HA HA HA LOVE IT....HERE IS MY THOUGHT ON THE MATTER...........BTW..Then why cant we just say gay marriage then.You blasphermous reli-goons piss me off -why dont you all get a life instead of trying to control every body elses right to live how they choose. If it doesnt involve corrupting the innocence of children who are you to condemn two peoples right to marriage,regardless of thier sexual preference.No amount of mds'/scientists oppinion based on their own research can establish those claims in regards to deseases,premature death etc Again i think we need to hear from some honest good christian folk who work LEGALLY in the sex industries and know who and what goes on behind closed doors,maybe they can enlighten everyones oppinions in this debate,or at least in effort to educate those that live their life through the words or beliefs of their religious bias rather than just living..might i add that all of these reli-goons forget, "that to preach the words of the lord in defence of your own beliefs is blasphemy in itself."
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

Levicticus 18:22 Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind; it is abomination.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

How about we list a couple other things the Bible bans:-Leviticus 19:27 - Shaving-Ephesians 5:4 - Cursing-Leviticus 19:16 - Gossip-Leviticus 11:10 - Eating Lobster-Leviticus 11:17 - Eating Pork-Leviticus 19:19 - Cotton/Polyester Blends-Leviticus 15:19-20 - Associating with women who on their periods So now tell me why these shouldn't also be illegal?By making laws based on Bible quotes you are forcing your religion on others.By picking and choosing which Bible quotes to enforce you are being hypociritical.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

If you live in Israel you might find these things are taboo, seeing as most of the things you have mentioned were aimed at the children of israel
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

Well said soc, and oh, so true!''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

I'm not forcing MY religion on anyone; I'm just stressing the teachings of Judaism and Christianity. And the last time I checked, Christians and Jews are still the largest group of people in the United States. (For those who couldn't tell, I was asking whether gay marriage should be legal in the U.S.)
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

The U.S. was not founded on religion... in fact the first Amendment states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion." Whether you want to follow the teachings of a religion in your private life is one thing, but when you deny others rights based on the teachings of your religion you are limiting the rights of others.What if a law was passed that made it illegal to eat meat of fridays? It shouldn't matter if a religious group is the majority, they still shouldn't be allowed to force their beliefs on others. The majority of the people in this nation are also white, but does that give white people the right to take away the rights of minority groups? Of course not.The reason our nation is not a full democracy is to ensure that the majority are not allowed to take advantage of the minority. We have checks and balances to stop the tyranny of the majority.Why though do you consider homosexuality wrong, and not the other things I mentioned? Do you ever eat shellfish or pork? Do you shave? Have you ever touched a woman while she was on her period?To make laws on religion is foolish. Our nation is not a theocracy. Do what you want in your personal life but don't force me to follow to your rules.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

Firstly, I think eating meat on Fridays should be illegal. Secondly, many of the things you listed that the bible bans are made acceptable in the New Testament. I do eat pork and shellfish. I do shave. I do wear cotton/polyester blends. The bible does allow me to do those things. But the New Testament does not make homosexuality acceptable. It is still, under all circumstances, immoral and wrong.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

Firstly, I think eating meat on Fridays should be illegal.Answer me this: Why should my freedoms be limited because of your beliefs? Should I also be required to go to church every Sunday? Does me eating meat hurt anyone? What gives you the right to tell me what I can and can't do, if my actions have no effect on you?Let me repeat: Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion. That is literally how the bill of rights starts.In addition, you clearly aren't a very good Christian if you think your not allowed to eat meat on Fridays. The Catholic Church lifted that ban years ago. It's only on lent that you aren't allowed to eat meat on Fridays. You might want to get your facts straight (otherwise you may end being torchered for all of eternity, because God loves you).Finally, our constitution was founded on enlightenment principles of rationality and reason. Merely saying something is wrong "because the bible says so" puts us back in the dark ages. Something can be wrong because it hurts people, or has a negative effect on society. Both eating meat, and homosexuality do not fall into either category, and therefore cannot be immoral.Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

a) Roman Catholics still don't eat meat on Fridays, with the exception of fish.b) You say homosexuality should be acceptable because it has no negative impact on society. But it does negatively impact society by going against nature and by going against almost every organized religion on the planet: not just Christianity and Judaism, but also Hinduism, Mormonism, Islam, and countless others. By advocating acceptance for homosexuality, you are opposing the beliefs of a majority of the world's population.c) Take that, heathen! lol
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

What do you mean, take that, heathen!? You used that in completely incorrect context. This irks me greatly.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

I think you might find that most if not all of these animals would be considered to have bisexual tendancies, not homosexual tendencies, as I am sure they are still drawn to mate with the opposite sex or are they all extinct.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

I think you misunderstood the list. It is a list of animals in which portions of the population exhibit homosexual behavior. The percentages vary widely, and usually there are sections of the population that are also bisexual, in addition to those sections who appear to be exclusively homosexual.In all of these populations, there are obviously significant sections (usually the majority) of the population which are heterosexual, because, as you said, they couldn't survive as a species otherwise.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

I stand corrected. Well clarified...blah blah blah filler
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

1) MY family doesn't eat meat on Fridays. Hmm.2) I still can't think of a good argument against that. Hmm.3) Socialist is my cousin. Her name is Shiloh Michels. Her political views revolt me and I've just realized that theoretically there is no way to prove anything I just said. Hmm.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

1. You shouldn't presume that what your family does it typical.2. And yet you still downvote me. Did you ever consider that it might be because you're wrong? It's a shocking thought, I know.3. W/e, I believe you.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

1) That's reasonable.2) I didn't down-vote you. However, I STILL can't think of good argument against your gay animals list.3) OK
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

I am a Christian and I can't stand those 'Christians' who make laws reflecting our Bible and then try to say they aren't forcing their beliefs on others.Let's see how they react if a Muslim or Hindu becomes president. Our pledge of allegiance changes from 'Under God' to 'Under Gods' or 'Under the Sky'. Our ten commandments (which most Christians including myself don't really adhere to that well) are dashed against rocks and in their place are statues of Vishnu and Krishna. Instead of praying before congressional meetings we all get together and meditate on the higher sense of self.Take your religion out of my government. Also, if gays can't marry then they shouldn't pay as much in taxes. Our taxes go to pay for TONS of services homosexuals can't benefit from. Marriage bureaus and Adoption Services are two obvious examples.And don't even get me started on gays in the military when they have to register for the draft.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

i agree, i belive in God, but the bible was made by people. And over time other people have used it to controll other people and do horible stuff.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

United States Constitution: First Amendment"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion"
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

Declaration of IndependenceIN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of AmericaWe hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

Thomas Jefferson does not mention in the Declaration of Independence the name of the Creator from whom we gain our rights.Knowing Jefferson, it can't be a Judeo-Christian creator (God, Yahweh, Jehovah, etc.), but was a deistic creator, so the appeal to scripture-based morality falls flat with regard to this misplaced reference of the Declaration of Independence.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

Believe me, dear Sir: there is not in the British empire a man who more cordially loves a union with Great Britain than I do. But, by the God that made me, I will cease to exist before I yield to a connection on such terms as the British Parliament propose; and in this, I think I speak the sentiments of America. —Thomas Jefferson, November 29, 1775
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

I believe my point rests unchallenged. It is clear from the letters of Jefferson, especially to his esteemed Deist comrades, that Jefferson's God was not the God of the Bible. If you can shake that case, I will relent. Until then, you have not confirmed Biblical authority over morality or the law of the United States, nor contributed anything I would call a refutation of my claim.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

Too late. You said God.......................................................................;)
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

Very well, so I did... :)(...filling up character space...)
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: Thomas Jefferson B yo daddy

That's big of you, to admit when you are wrong.Now please enlighten us with your knowledge by providing links relating to your previous arguments.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

That is all very nice; thank you for supporting your Deism argument. But Jefferson's exact religious beliefs are not relevant here.The First Constitutional Amendment did not retract religion from the Declaration of Independence. Neither is it separating the United States from religion. That is why it says:Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

I agree with essentially all of that, but I feel that some nitpicking is in order."The First Constitutional Amendment did not retract religion from the Declaration of Independence."No, it does not, but as we have been discussing, the DoI does not contain the kindling of any specific religion. The First Amendment does clearly forbid the endorsement of a particular religion by the State. As long as the State is not forming legislation with preference to the Bible, the Qu'ran, the Bhagavad Gita, or any other holy text, everyone can play nice. If the State endorses scripture-dependent legislation, it clearly violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.I think all of our disagreements are pretty much hammered out now, wouldn't you say?
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

Wrong.You are changing your tune.Choose one: Jefferson's rejection of Trinity or all religions are cool. The Declaration of Independence can't go both ways.No; the First Amendment refers to Congress, not the state.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

...Congress is the primary legislative organ of the State.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

The First Amendment to the Constitution restricts only Congress, but does not separate religion from the United States in general. The U.S.A. will continue to follow the religious message in the Declaration of Independence.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

and so what youre saying is, you dont have a thought of your own, and that dead peoples oppinions, from a whole different century, are more important than that of the living peoples of this century. DACEY,NOV23,2009 ..................................................................................KISS MY ARSE YOU PATHETIC PATRIOTS
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: no one should marry

So, this passage is saying that whoever is listening should not have sex with men the same way they would have sex with a woman. If the reader is a woman, this is basically saying she should be a lesbian. Oh wait, the Bible wasn't meant to be read by women? Oh well, I guess we would agree that the Bible belongs to a historical context and shouldn't be read literally, or taken seriously at all ^^
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

No, if you take it literally, its basically saying men lie with a woman by sodomy.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

Your argument has no foundation. It is like asking whether women in Afghanistan should be stoned if they cheat on their husbands and then quote the Quran. Do you believe in separation of church and state? Policy issues that affect a population that is allowed to freely choose their own religion (unless you state that there is no freedom of religion in the U.S.) should not be addressed through religion. Gays should be allowed to form unions that are legitimate under the law. Whether it be called "marriage" from a Christian point of view is irrelevant. The legality of a union does not depend on the church but on state laws.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

Your makeup has no foundation.Consider yourself disputed.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

If you are going to keep one of the 614, laws you have to keep them all. I hope you are ready to kill witches and adulterers, too. Oh, and don't dare shave!
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

Firstly, see Exodus 20:13.Secondly, the New Testament makes shaving acceptable, but fails to mention at all that homosexuality ISN'T immoral or wrong.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

NO. The Bible clearly states that marriage is a sacred union between male and female.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is against what God wants.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

the gays have no use in society. think about a nut and bolt you put two bolts together and it won't work. take put two nuts together and you still have nothing. but if you put a nut and bolt together you will get results needed. it works with males and females. being gay needs to be outlawed.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

The place was not specified, so I choose my state of Virginia. My state just amended it's constitution about three or four years ago explicitly stating that a marriage should be between a man and a woman. Therefore, gays do not have the right to marry. End of story.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

I'm not against the gay community in general, but there is a problem with the word "marry". By definition it implies a union between a man and a woman. a gay marriage is an oxymoron.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

I am of a neutral opinion on weather or not gay love should be accepted. Personally I think it's disgusting, that's just me. But I should point out that the term "gay marriage" is self contridictory. The dictionary defines marriage as: "the social institution under which a MAN and WOMAN establish their decision to live as HUSBAND and WIFE by legal commitments, religious ceremonies, etc.". so what if someone wanted to marry their pet? Should we allow that too? People are really starting to lose the understanding of what marriage really means.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

The dictionary defines marriage as: "the social institution under which a MAN and WOMAN establish their decision to live as HUSBAND and WIFE by legal commitments, religious ceremonies, etc.Some dictionaries, maybe.Merriam-Webster gives us a similar definition, but also "(2) : the state of being united to a person of the same sex in a relationship like that of a traditional marriage."Regardless, words change, and dictionaries are descriptive rather than prescriptive: a given dictionary serves only to reflect the usage of words at the time of its printing.so what if someone wanted to marry their pet? Should we allow that too?No, at the very least on the grounds that an animal is incapable of consenting to marriage.People are really starting to lose the understanding of what marriage really means.On this, at least, we agree. Marriage is, in origin, a religious practice, and it should remain so without any legal connotations.My personal preference remains that the state should remove itself completely from the issue of marriage and all legal unions should be "civil unions". Then, every church may decide the capacity of its marriages, but the state would be free to place secular restrictions on civil unions. Thus, polygamist-religions can have their multiple-marriages, conservative christian groups can forbid gay-marriage, liberal-christian groups can allow gay marriage, and the legal benefits in all cases remain the same: none. Then, any two people who want the current legal benefits associated with marriage can file for a civil union in much the same way that they are currently required to file for a "marriage license".
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

ABSOULUTELY NOT!!!!! Why do men even want to marry each other? there's no good reason about WHY they want to marry each other. Here are my points:1. Neither of them can have children.2. What would they do together at home?3. Why do they like each other?4. Wouldn't other people think it's disgusting and gross?THIS IS WHY GAY PEOPLE SHOULD NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO MARRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

You are far too young for me to even explain to you why i disagree...........................
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: NO!!!

Marriaige is completely a religious thing. And religion does not allow homosexuality. Fine you can have sex with anything and anyone you want but when you shun and defy religion and religious people who support and you go against all that religion says, then you try to come back and try to do things completely not allowed and change religion, that is just hypocricy. You want people to listen or so called be opened minded and listen to what you desire, then you should listen to what they desire and thats GO STRAIGHT.
Debate: Should gays have the right to marry?
Side: yes

Marriaige is completely a religious thing.While many of us would prefer that this were the case, our current situation attaches civil benefits to marriage. As such, it is not "completely a religious thing." And religion does not allow homosexuality.That depends on the religion.