CA's Prop 8, FL's amendment 2 and Arizona's prop 102/ Defining marriage, Surprised this never got mentioned here. Rating Options

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Surprised this never got mentioned here. CA's Prop 8, FL's amendment 2 and Arizona's prop 102, and the whole defining gay marriage. With election coming up pretty soon, Prop 8 has been a big issue.

The argument is that Prop 8, amendment 2 and prop 102 will define that marriage between a man and a woman will be the only legal kind of marriage in California for prop 8, Florida for amendment 2, and Arizona with prop 102.

Some people argue that it has nothing to do with gay rights, or about gays in general
yet mention that if it doesn't pass parental rights, and religious freedom gets taken away.

Others mention that it does (take away gay rights), If the law passes Same sex couples will not be able to
1. Marry the person they love.
2. Those who are already married will lose the rights that come with it.


There is also the argument that Marriage is about love regardless of gender (Love is Blind).
yet others strongly believe that marriage is a religious, spiritual union between a man and a women.

To start a discussion here are several questions
1. what do you feel will happen if these laws passes and soon spreads to other states?
2. What do you feel marriage is, and should the idea of same sex marriage be allowed?
3. What do you think will happen to the children whose parents happen to be both male or female, If these laws passes what do you think will happen to the children?

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Well, I just disagree with the fact that there is, in fact, two sides to the argument. Creationism and Evolution. Sure, there is no "scientific basis" for creationism because it is not a scientific theory. Evolution is, therefore it is going to have plenty of "scientific basis." But it also has many, many holes in it and connections that cant seem to be made.
There are archeological findings that prove that the Bible is accurate on more than one account. And since the Bible is the basis of the Creationism theory, I think that is considered to be evidence enough.

But, I dont like how only evolution is taught when there is clearly an alternative... Its biased. Its not giving the children in the schools a chance to make a decision for themselves. Just imagine if only creationism was taught... how unfair would that be?

Prove it's accurate on what sort of account? Historical things?

There is not clearly an alternative. The alternative you speak of is based entirely off of a religious text, which means that it has no place in public schools. And why were you arguing with me on the need to let kids make decisions for themselves when apparently you agree?

A rational person, thank you.

I agreed with you on that one too...

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Prove it's accurate on what sort of account? Historical things?

There is not clearly an alternative. The alternative you speak of is based entirely off of a religious text, which means that it has no place in public schools. And why were you arguing with me on the need to let kids make decisions for themselves when apparently you agree?

So what if it is a historical/religious text. Just because it is not a scientific theory doesnt throw it out the window. Its a theory, none the less.

And, you said that if I wanted my children to learn about creationism, I should send them to Sunday School... Thats why Im disagreeing with you.

I agreed with you on that one too...

Oh, sorry. Wonderful.