Question about gay marriage & religion

[Clintonista2]

What would the rationale be behind someone not supporting gay marriage, when their religious denomination believes in full gay marriage rights for GLBT couples?

[Kurt_and_Hunter]

1. ...

[Clintonista2]

2. Shh don't ruin it!

I wanna hear the rationales first...

[IndianaJones]

3. the underlying reason for any opposition-hatred. Religion is a convenient excuse to be a bigot. nt

[Clintonista2]

7. I'm asking about rationales though

How the person rationalizes it. A religious person rationalizes by saying "My religion is against that." How would a person who's religion is FOR gay marriage rights rationalize their position?

[IndianaJones]

10. they do not see it as a rights issue. let the states decide. I do not want to...

interject my personal beliefs into the debate.

[eyesroll]

4. Probably the same sort of reasons why some Catholics support same-sex marriage. Or abortion rights.

Or the war in Iraq. Or the death penalty.

Some (many?) people disagree with their faith's teachings on some issues, including major ones.


Edit: I saw the later response of "with religious justification."
In that case, it's one of a few things: (a) Misunderstanding the teaching; (b) Misconstruing the teaching; (c) just plain confused; (d) just plain lying.

[MNDemNY]

5. I know..I know....Nonexistent !?? Am I right?

[William769]

6. I'll probably get smacked for this but.

As in anything, there are disagreements. There was a time I didn't fully support ever tying my Church advocated.

[terrya]

8. Personal disagreements with the denomination.

I used to be Catholic, but even when I was still in the church, I disagreed with their stance on abortion.

[sandnsea]

9. Is it worse to vote for a gay marriage ban in a state constitution

and appoint people to head your state campaign who did that.

And ignore that fact because it makes your candidate look bad.

[Kurt_and_Hunter]

11. suggestion for your next poll: Is Iran seeking nuclear arms?

It would be interesting to see. (I don't have a star, or I'd post it)

[Clintonista2]

12. K, i posted that

It's a good topic: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=3668469&mesg_id=3668469