A liberal Friday entry

Its been a while since I've done any really pissing off of my conservative friends who read this. So, in the spirit of Good Friday, what better way to celebrate the death of the man named Jesus then a tirade on gay marriage. The best way to sum up my views on gay marriage is to tell a story. I was home a few weeks ago and my mother asked me what my thoughts on gay marriage where. I honestly looked at her and simply said I don't really have any thoughts on it, cause I haven't spent any time THINKING about it. Which equates to a simple belief of "Why not? Its a non-issue in my book." Opponents of gay marriage say "Marriage was meant for a man and woman." What they fail to realize is that in saying this, these people are exposing the fundamentally religious nature of marriage. Jesus' first miracle was at a wedding. Governments adopted marriage as a civil institution primarily because it was such a permeating religious one. Government could change the meaning of the word marriage to include any loving unions just as easily as they could raise the minimum wage, not attack foreign countries under false pretenses, and ensure that Americans have a base minimum of health care. Many say "let the gays have civil unions, but keep marriage as something only between a man and a woman." Folks, I've got news for you - Brown V. Board of Education was fifty YEARS ago - separate but equal isn't right, fair, or legal. Sure, that was in regards to public education, but the underlying principle is the same. To return to my original story - this is actually not an issue that I really CARE about - it doesn't affect me really in any way, shape, or form. I have very few gay friends, and of the ones I do have, I don't know any who would like to be married. It just concerns me, that in an election year where we have millions of people without jobs or health care, that we're even spending a moment of valuable campaign time discussing a constitutional ban on gay marriage. What is next, a constitutional ban on zima? (although, I could probably get behind that amendment). Most people against gay marriage object to it on a religious basis. Thats fine. I respect your right to do so, and I won't even say that you're wrong. Its your right. Just remember, that just because something is legal in the land, doesn't mean your church has to embrace it: i.e. alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine, pre-marital sex, flatulence, or violent entertainment. If gay marriages were legal in the US, your church would NOT have to perform them. And now, a very special shout out to Mike G. and Wicker who have joined us in the blog community. Welcome to the world of sharing your opinions for all to see.