Gay Weddings, What’s The Big Deal?
Firstly, congratulations to Grainne Close and Shannon Sickles on being the first gay couple to get married in Northern Ireland in a civil ceremony. I hope you have a long and loving life together.
There’s been much sanctimony over the introduction of civil partnerships for gays in Northern Ireland today. The Free Presbyterians were out in force, vociferously jeering at couples who had come to Belfast City Hall to make a committment to each other. Intolerant, ignorant bullies.
Why not be happy for these people? Why should gays and lesbians be treated any differently than hetrosexuals? I don’t understand. Surely the fact that two people, any two people, want to marry in this day and age is to be encouraged. I just can’t see what the difference is.
Bashing Your Bible At The Problem
I know there are some out there, clasping their Bibles and chanting “abomination” at the tops of their voices. Toss that book away. It’s about as much use as a moral compass today as a user guide for a Commodore 64 is on my PC.
Leviticus? Don’t give me Leviticus! If you need proof of how out of touch the Bible is, read “Why Can’t I Own A Canadian?“:
When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
Don’t get me wrong, there are valuable lessons in the Bible. I just disagree with those who select their interpretation of the Bible and enforce their reading upon the rest of us. Chill out. There isn’t some great homo plot to assimilate and bugger us all. There are greater attrocities in the world today than a couple of people who just want to live quietly together like the rest of us.
Update: I came across an American article that takes a sardonic look at why gay marriages shouldn’t work.
Hear, hear.
I heard someone speaking a great deal of sense on todays talkback programme. The lady in question wisely pointed out that the protesters at the city hall today would be better placed protesting down at the courts. There they may find some real sinners in the form of child abusers, thieves, and thugs. Why not protest against people who have actually done something wrong and stop trying to ruin the day of two people who simply want to live their lives together.
Sanctimonious - moi? Surely not!
Its about equality, nothing more. They have more Balls that the Irish Rugby Team. Fair play. To the Gay and Lesbian community who have been abused, assalted and Victimised, ( Your Day has Come). Well Done.
I have no problem with it at all.
Well, I am a well-thought-out conservative, and after all these years of debate and the groundswell in support of gays I have a problem with their current ability to join together in a number of Western countries. At the same time, I am well aware of my own failings and faults, and don’t criticise people too quickly. My own daughter’s wedding to a young New Zealand doctor will be next March, and while the marriage will be in a church, which I think is VERY appropriate, the wedding reception may very well be in a local community hall or hotel. Reminds me of myown wedding 27 years ago! (How did that much time slip past so fast?) Anyway, I’m rambling …