MERGED: Gay Marriage in the Philippines

[tingkagol]

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No matter what our society may legislate, the law of God is clear - that a marriage is not a godly marriage if it is a same *** union.

Neither is civil marriage (absence of a church wedding).

[vern]

There really are different ways that this topic can be discussed.

If you base your morality and policy making on the bible, then the answer is clear, same *** marriage should be forbidden. However, even though the Philippines considers itself a predominantly Christian country, the church and bible does not dictate the laws. With that said, the only logical way to create laws when it comes to same *** marriages is to legalize it. If the church decides not to marry same *** couples, then that is their decision, but the law should keep open the possibility for marriage through civil union. The church has NO BUSINESS in government. The church can dictate to it's members it's wishes, but not everyone is part of the Catholic church and but those for and against gay marriage are part of the same country and the same government. If you want the church to dictate the laws regarding marriage and wish to force your opinions on others through law, then move to a country that doesn't value equality, human decency, and democracy. I suggest Iran where Ali Khamenei certainly does agree with you and oppresses his people in the spirit of being true to God.

With that said, any remarks that go along the lines of "gays have no rights because the Bible says so" or any remark at all that I consider hateful, ignorant and without basis will receive an infraction. Some of you are lucky that you haven't been banned already only because all this useless banter is not worth it me going through over a hundred pages.

Consider this your warning. You can disagree, but putting people down in the name of "respect" for the institution of marriage is hypocritical, ignorant and not in the spirit of iSTORYA. Infractions will follow.

[Scott Bernard]

... If you want the church to dictate the laws regarding marriage and wish to force your opinions on others through law, then move to a country that doesn't value equality, human decency, and democracy. I suggest Iran where Ali Khamenei certainly does agree with you and oppresses his people in the spirit of being true to God.

I agree boss.

[Dustashed]

1. Entertainment... especially in comedy..

2. Sa ROTC, mamaligya ug siopao, icewater...

3. Pa librehon ug kaon ug inom... unya basta ma hubog na ang bayot, managan dayon... nyahahaha!

4. Connection sa mga chicks...

Or

1. Invented the precursor to the modern computer that you are now using. (Alan Turing)

2. Co-Found Facebook, which almost everyone uses (Chris Hughes)

3. Provide awesome Entertainment like Neil Patrick Harris(How I met your mother), Tom Hardy (Baine from Darknight Rises) Sir Ian Mckellen(Magneto) and countless others

Other historical gay figures that you may not know about

Alexander the Great
*Macedonian Ruler, 300 B.C.
Socrates
*Greek Philosopher, 400 B.C.
Michelangelo
*Italian artist, 15th c.
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519),
The original "Renaissance Man," painter, poet, sculptor, engineer, architect, inventor, musician, writer, scientist & botanist
Richard the Lionhearted
*English King, 12th c.
Saladin
*Sultan of Egypt and Syria
Lord Byron
*English poet, 18th c.

[Dorothea]

I didn't know Tom Hardy was gay. I thought he had a GF.

[Dustashed]

There really are different ways that this topic can be discussed.

If you base your morality and policy making on the bible, then the answer is clear, same *** marriage should be forbidden. However, even though the Philippines considers itself a predominantly Christian country, the church and bible does not dictate the laws. With that said, the only logical way to create laws when it comes to same *** marriages is to legalize it. If the church decides not to marry same *** couples, then that is their decision, but the law should keep open the possibility for marriage through civil union. The church has NO BUSINESS in government. The church can dictate to it's members it's wishes, but not everyone is part of the Catholic church and but those for and against gay marriage are part of the same country and the same government. If you want the church to dictate the laws regarding marriage and wish to force your opinions on others through law, then move to a country that doesn't value equality, human decency, and democracy. I suggest Iran where Ali Khamenei certainly does agree with you and oppresses his people in the spirit of being true to God.

With that said, any remarks that go along the lines of "gays have no rights because the Bible says so" or any remark at all that I consider hateful, ignorant and without basis will receive an infraction. Some of you are lucky that you haven't been banned already only because all this useless banter is not worth it me going through over a hundred pages.

Consider this your warning. You can disagree, but putting people down in the name of "respect" for the institution of marriage is hypocritical, ignorant and not in the spirit of iSTORYA. Infractions will follow.

Thanks for stepping in

[Dustashed]

[QUOTE=Crinkles11;13388169]

Mermaids are fictional characters, unfortunately. Gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders on the other hand are very real



Bai Dustashed ayaw tawn paghimo2x ug meaning oi, abig ug magholding hands bayot na. So kanang mga Indian bayot na sila tanan kay magholding hands man ng mga laki kun maglakaw. Mga Arabo mag bisou2x pa man gani na, basin iapil pod na nimo diri ha aron maapil sa imong collection.

Ok ra lagi ng mag minyo ang bayot pero didto lang mo pakasal sa inyong parokya.

Actually that was taken from a Guy's public facebook page with the caption of him strolling with his partner. So yeah, they are gay.

[Crinkles11]

I didn't know Tom Hardy was gay. I thought he had a GF.

Chika2x ra bro kinabuang nga istorya ba gitagaan ug laing meaning.
Tom Hardy Has Dated Men, But Won’t Bottom / Queerty


Tom Hardy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hardy married Sarah Ward in 1999; they divorced in 2004. He battled alcoholism and a crack cocaine addiction in his early-to mid-twenties; Hardy entered a rehab clinic and has been sober and clean since 2003.[16] He has a son with ex-girlfriend Rachael Speed, Louis Thomas Hardy (b. 200.[17] In 2008, he met actress Charlotte Riley while working on The Take and Wuthering Heights together. The two started dating and Hardy proposed to Riley in 2010.

[Crinkles11]

Actually that was taken from a Guy's public facebook page with the caption of him strolling with his partner. So yeah, they are gay.

Daghan man ko makit an ing ani bro pero dili jud tinuod nga Gay. Hinuon naa kay katungod paghimo ug imong interpretation.

[high_heels]

There really are different ways that this topic can be discussed.

If you base your morality and policy making on the bible, then the answer is clear, same *** marriage should be forbidden. However, even though the Philippines considers itself a predominantly Christian country, the church and bible does not dictate the laws. With that said, the only logical way to create laws when it comes to same *** marriages is to legalize it. If the church decides not to marry same *** couples, then that is their decision, but the law should keep open the possibility for marriage through civil union. The church has NO BUSINESS in government. The church can dictate to it's members it's wishes, but not everyone is part of the Catholic church and but those for and against gay marriage are part of the same country and the same government. If you want the church to dictate the laws regarding marriage and wish to force your opinions on others through law, then move to a country that doesn't value equality, human decency, and democracy. I suggest Iran where Ali Khamenei certainly does agree with you and oppresses his people in the spirit of being true to God.

With that said, any remarks that go along the lines of "gays have no rights because the Bible says so" or any remark at all that I consider hateful, ignorant and without basis will receive an infraction. Some of you are lucky that you haven't been banned already only because all this useless banter is not worth it me going through over a hundred pages.

Consider this your warning. You can disagree, but putting people down in the name of "respect" for the institution of marriage is hypocritical, ignorant and not in the spirit of iSTORYA. Infractions will follow.

And I believe one of your rules and regulations stated this..................

"3. The posting of obscene content is prohibited. No user may refer other users to outside content of an obscene nature. No pornographic(NUDITY) content may be inserted in to any post. The use of harsh language(swearing, cussing, and cursing) is prohibited. Violations will most likely result in a ban." <---- and we obviously know how one Dustashed has been posting OBSCENE images! Not to mention INSULTING!

If this thread has been clearly monitored...I believe I'm not the only Istoryan who complained about it.

Yes, mods....please do the NECESSARY sanctions as deemed necessary!