Quote Originally Posted by sawleaf
Torog, you know I'm a Christian also, but I am not one to force my beliefs on anyone. This is America, supposedly the "Land of the Free". How free is it if two people in love can't get married? Look to the middle east! That's what happens when religion rules a country! I don't believe any country should have laws based on religion. Religion in government will just restrict and seperate.
Howdy sawleaf,

You make some good points,I am having a bit of a struggle,I don't like the idea of forcing anyone to believe a certain way..or legislating behaviour..I want to live and let live,I want folks to be happy..but I also believe,that children should be encouraged to marry and have family's when they grow up..the traditional family,is vital for the health of any society. What could be the long-term effects of gay marriage,on society and population growth ? That is one of the things I worry about,as a parent and Christian. I wish that Jesus would come down from Heaven-and settle this issue..but it appears..that it is our lesson to learn and discover the solution to. If I am to love my neighbor..then that includes gay folks too..it's all very confusing.

Have a good one...