MERGED: Gay Marriage in the Philippines

[kageron]

Bullying is certainly a problem. But it even becomes a bigger problem if people turn to inaction because they fear being bullied. That's adding fuel to the fire.

Most children experience being bullied over childish reasons at some point in their lives. But any good parent will teach their children to stand up to bullies, especially when they know for a fact that they have done nothing wrong. As a rule, never let bullies discourage you from being proud of who you are - your race, gender, or sexual orientation - and never let them discourage you from loving the people that have done nothing but nurture and surround you with love.

one thing you can do to avoid getting bullied is to have formality upon yourself. And also stood your ground when it comes to bullying. A certain thing can be done in order to snap out of it.

[tingkagol]

one thing you can do to avoid getting bullied is to have formality upon yourself. And also stood your ground when it comes to bullying. A certain thing can be done in order to snap out of it.

True. You definitely should own up to who you are. I also prefer calling bullies out on their idiocies.

[kageron]

True. You definitely should own up to who you are. I also prefer calling bullies out on their idiocies.

I am not just talking about gay's since I am referring to all genders. Formality is one way to make others think twice about your principles and personalities. If you want to avoid getting bullied earn your respect the proper way.

[Lianaa]

para sa ako.. ok ra cguro ni basta happy tanan..

[Romeojin]

Oh well. I am liberal. So long as it does not harm anyone, then why resist? I do not see anything wrong with same s*x marriage. And please do not barrage me with those bible verses, I am agnostic.

If the couple is genuinely in love with one another, they have the right to be engaged in marital commitments. That is, regardless of the sexual preferences of such people. No religion has the monopoly of marriage nor should they impose upon humanity a dogma that only man and woman are allowed to marry.

then why Japan and China had not embrace gay marriage? what dogma did they believe on? both countries general speaking are irreligious. what hinders them from allowing gay marriage? It just shows there are atheists and agnostics who dont like gay marriage as well...

Im telling you, this is much more of a society's acceptance rather than a religious belief. religion is just an easy excuse... if you ask a common pinoy, if they approve gay marriage. i doubt they can recite a bible verse for their excuse. but rather will say they dont like it due to personal and social reason/consequences.

It will be hard for gay marriage be accepted here in the Philippines, as we are a much more conservative society. we are not even that open to sexuality or even FHM is banned here in Cebu and you wont even see *** shop in Cebu im not even sure if theres 1 in manila. People can post pics coming from a much liberated society in the West but i doubt it can attract that much sentiments here. A gay already posted here that lisod gyud ni madayon sa Pinas. And I concur, gays supporters will also have to amend laws just to get civil married.

[jaimeparkenson]

Brad kita tanan nakaagi man jud ani bugal2xlan. Sakto ka ana brad daku jud ayo role ang parents but ang problema unsaon pag sabot sa bata linghod nga pangidaron nga iyang parents puro laki. Bugal2xlan pa man gani ng normal nga pamilya unsa nalang kaha ng puro laki ang parents..

Wala ko nagkuha sa inyo rights ha, pero madamay man gud ang bata brad.

Ikaduha lain kaayo lantawon sa bata na makit-an iyang mga parents na parehas na lalake na maglaplapanay. Ikatulo kuyaw pud suhiron sa bata ang iyang nakita kay maka ingun man pud na siya na mao na ang insakto makig laplapanay sa isig ka lalaki og hangtud mo abot na sa mo tuwad.. Kanang mga tawo na mo uyon og Gay Marriage ang akong ikasulti ana medjo naa pud nai dugo na color berde ahai. hehehehehehehehe!

[jaimeparkenson]

dugang pa kanang mag lubtanay isig ka lalake diba makadaot pud na sa health diba? maglaplapanay na parehas naay begote sharun dili mo lud-an ana mga gay marriage supporters? Mga BARAKO na bayot inyong huna-hunaon na pag ayo unta inyong mga anak na mga lalake dili na mapunta nila. Ok lang nako babaye sa babaye mag lovemaking kay pwede pako mo dive nila og apil pero kanang isig ka lalake mag tuwaranay matar laming pamusilon!!!!

[dom-cin]

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.

thank you and well said. grabe ang bigotry ani nga forum uy!!! in the guise of an intellectual discussion most of the arguments raba are logical fallacies.. pwede... icompare ba ang gay marriage to bestiality? cmon...

[dom-cin]

dugang pa kanang mag lubtanay isig ka lalake diba makadaot pud na sa health diba? maglaplapanay na parehas naay begote sharun dili mo lud-an ana mga gay marriage supporters? Mga BARAKO na bayot inyong huna-hunaon na pag ayo unta inyong mga anak na mga lalake dili na mapunta nila. Ok lang nako babaye sa babaye mag lovemaking kay pwede pako mo dive nila og apil pero kanang isig ka lalake mag tuwaranay matar laming pamusilon!!!!

in the same way nga lud-an sad ang bayot mukaon ug p#ssy... sabtanay... di kasabot ang bayot sa kalami sa p#ssy... di sad kasabot ang straight sa kalami sa ot#n... ana ra ka simple migo... sabtanay... para way gubot...

[jaimeparkenson]

in the same way nga lud-an sad ang bayot mukaon ug p#ssy... sabtanay... di kasabot ang bayot sa kalami sa p#ssy... di sad kasabot ang straight sa kalami sa ot#n... ana ra ka simple migo... sabtanay... para way gubot...

Ang mga bayot aning kalibotana mag pasensya siya kay nganu nag binayot siya. Ang Dios dili ganahan og bayot kung kamo ganahan mo og bayot sama ra inyong gi kontra ang Dios diba? Ang lalake para sa babaye mao usab ang babaye para sa lalake ni ang mga hayop man gani mag bulong og female kita pa kaha mga tawo? kung kana atung buhaton na makig unay sa parehas na gender mahimutang na sobra pata sa mga hayop. Ngil-ad kaayo lantawon or misan nalang sa huna-huna nato na mag lovemaking isig ka lalake mag tuwaranay, dayun sa akong pagkabalo dili pud na maayo misan sa atong health ang mag lubtanay kay ang ***** gigama sa ginoo para sa vagina dili para sa lubot sa lalake.