Scoobes on 11 January 2013
It's a bit difficult to not bring religion into this argument considering marriage is generally considered a religious institution. In the UK we have civil partnerships where gay people have the same rights as heterosexuals. Do I think this is an appropriate compromise? No.
Whilst it works as a neutral piece of legislation, it still allows religious institutions to discriminate against a minority and for the simple reason of clinging to an archaic tradition. Why should religious bodies get a free pass when everyone else has to be treated fairly? After reading this thread, I have yet to see a good, sound and logical reason to deny homosexuals the right to marry.
