On June 26, 2014 all fifty states legalized same-sex marriage. Whatever side you are on, it was a huge ordeal. To those of you directly affected; Congratulations! Your long, tiresome fight is finally over and you are free to be with whom you truly love. I can only begin to imagine how you feel about this decision. But don’t think that religions are bad things, or people who are religious are bad people. I have seen many people who bash religion, or someone’s beliefs because they feel like they are shoving those beliefs down a person’s throat. You could be mistaken. If you want someone to understand your beliefs, why don’t you try the same courtesy?
To those of you who are appalled calling it wrong in the eyes of God, yes, to some religions it is ‘wrong’ and a ‘sin’. And to those quoting the Bible with “You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female” Leviticus 18:22.
Or how about “...Or do you not know that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers shall inherit the kingdom of God.” 1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Well I don’t know about you, but I have been drunk before, and I’m pretty lazy so I guess that means that I’ll be joining the community of not inheriting the Kingdom.
The one thing that really upsets me about this entire thing is using religion as an excuse. I’m sorry, but did everyone miss the first day of Bible school where they told us the golden rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Also in the Bible: Luke 6:31. Regardless of my thoughts on marriage equality, I try to practice this everyday. I would not want my feelings to be diminished by a court ruling because I’m ‘not normal’. To those of you who are so close minded, I would like you to take just one second to grasp an understanding of what it must feel like to be thought of as a sinner just for who you are. Do you realize that you are diminishing everyday people just because you don’t understand it? There are a lot of things I don’t understand, but I won’t say that it’s wrong. Maybe it is, and maybe it’s not; but last time I checked, not one of us has ever spoken, seen, or even knows if Heaven, hell, or God exist.
I am not directly affected by the legalization, so I have no opinion. All I can say is that we need to become a less ignorant society. There are children dying over countless issues, and some insignificant problems should not control out emotions; use those emotions for example to bring our troops home. Marriage should not be a huge controversy. As long as marriage is being treated like marriage, who are we to say what is right or wrong.
So I say again, to those affected, Congratulations and I hope you live happy, long lives with your loved ones.
To those upset, I’m sorry that you lost your fight and I hope you will respect the decision
To all, I hope you start to live a more understanding life, considerate of different beliefs.
