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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The only "agenda" I worry about is that there will be a push to have all churches everywhere perform marriages, and some of the in-your-face gay and lesbian activists won't stop until that happens, which means having to listen to this stuff for the rest of our lives. I am pro gay marriage in a civil sense, but don't want religious institutions strong armed into performing ceremonies that they are doctrinally opposed to.[/quote]

This argument irritates the hell out of me. What you're basically saying is that the political should remain divested of the church, right? If only the churches listened as well. It's a two-way street my friend. Once religious institutions became political (which has really been forever) it's an invitation for the reverse to happen. Right? [/quote]

Not the pp, but your comment doesn't make much sense. [/quote]

You're telling me you don't see religious influence in politics???? Are you really that dense?[/quote]

Yes, I see that. It's been that way since the Constitution was drafted really. Still not understanding: "[i]Once religious institutions became political (which has really been forever) it's an invitation for the reverse to happen[/i]."

Is this your incredibly convoluted way of saying that churches should be forced to marry gays?[/quote]

No, it's my direct way of pointing out that religious institutions are hypocritical. Practice what they preach perhaps? But no, they want to be political but don't want the political to influence religion. [/quote]

I can tell by your "off-ness" that you are an atheist. We can end it here. [/quote]

NP here. Are atheists not worth having a discussion with?

Churches are free to do as they please, if it pertains to their congregation. They can ban people by rave, only allow those of a certain gender to hold positions of power, etc. They can't be forced to marry anyone. They can be forced to follow employment law when they hire and serve people outside of their congregation. The government does not have the power to force them to marry anyone or recognize a marriage. Divorce is legal, but the Catholic Church doesn't always recognize it, right? Has the government stepped in to make them change their marriage doctrine?  [/quote]

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