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adamlaudenslager

The Daily Tar Heel :: Religious beliefs create conflict over gay marriage for NC officials - 2 views

  • Six county magistrates have resigned from their positions, saying they can’t grant gay marriage licenses due to religious convictions.
  • She said she thinks magistrates have a right to sue the state for violating their religious freedom.
  • “Even those magistrates who may be uneasy or reluctant about it will see that the ceremonies have become even more common. They’ll probably see people they know getting married. Folks will get used to it.”
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    This article relates to the religion of Christianity and its belief of disapproval of gay marriage. Why will the magistrates not marry gay couples if it is legal, but even still it is not the magistrates who are gay, it is only the people they are marrying?
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    Putting personal beliefs aside, if North Carolina were to ban gay marriage like this for religious reasons, it would be a violation of the first amendment. There should not be a conflict if one side violates the rights of people.
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    In my own opinion, and this is something I fear will happen frequently, is that America is slowly becoming less of a country that has freedom OF religion and more of a country where there is freedom FROM religion. I think the magistrates should be able to practice their own beliefs even if there are some who disagree.
amartin55

Uncertainty for same-sex couples who can't marry at home - CNN.com - 5 views

  • Any way you slice it, thousands of same-sex couples across the United States were thrilled by Wednesday's Supreme Court rulings. But in 37 states, some same-sex couples weren't as happy as they'd hoped to be. They're the 37 states that ban same-sex marriage
  • A couple that was lawfully married in a state, but moves to another state, still is married," he said. "Their marriage has not been ended, even if not recognized in their new state. So they get all federal benefits accorded to married couples, though their marriage will not be recognized in their new state
  • To my LGBT brethren in more accepting states, especially you who got a double in California...rejoice and be happy, for this day is truly yours," wrote R.J. McKay, an Ohio resident who's been with his partner for 15 years. "For those of us stuck in less accepting states, this was a huge symbolic win...keep (your) eye on the prize.
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    Areas of high religiosity, generally will not accept gay marriage which creates controversy in state governments. Why don't states legalize same sex marriage even if some people say it isn't right even when the pope himself supports the proposition? In my opinion it is an American citizen's right to be able to marry whomever he or she pleases.
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    I don't understand why people today are still against the movement. It is the 21 century, times are changing, and people should, too.
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    If the Supreme Court ruled it legal then why are these other states still against it. Even if some states are very religious, it shouldn't be that big of a deal since, as Alec said, the pope supports it.
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    **Correction: The Pope does not support homosexual marriage. If he did, what sort of diffusion would that display?
cbardo

Gay marriage bill introduced to Australian parliament - BBC News - 0 views

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    A controversial bill to legalize same-sex marriage has been introduced to the Australian parliament. The private member's bill comes amid heated debate among government MPs about whether to change the law or put the matter to a plebiscite. The government's official position is that marriage should only be between a man and a woman. This article depicts the theme of globalization. Back in June, the United States Supreme Court ruled the prohibition of gay marriage unconstitutional. The U.S. influenced Australia to now introduce it to their parliament. Since the passing of this law was such a big step in United States history, it made international news, spreading all over the world. When Australians saw this, it influenced them to bring the law to their land. What will the Australian parliament rule? What factors may decide against gay marriage?
reaganwerner

Supreme Court Ruling Makes Same-Sex Marriage a Right Nationwide - 1 views

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    One of the most prominent current events at this point in time is the legalization of gay marriage nationwide. This ruling has caused both celebration and controversy, as several individuals view homosexuality and traditions quite differently. This plays into the geographical theme of cultural landscapes, as the main opposition of this new law consists of conservatives (in the article, it is noted that the more liberal justices were the ones in strongest support). The conservative view is due to the idea of a traditional family. As the textbook reading says on page 23, the ideal lifestyle-- or the typical suburban middle-class American family-- was to consist of a mother, a father, and children. Some think this should be upheld, whether it be for the sake of religion, homophobia, or tradition. Therefore, this new legalization is closely associated with the idea of a cultural landscape. However, how does the fourteenth amendment exactly relate to this issue? The amendment was created for former slaves, and while it applies to everyone, how does it specifically affect marriage when it addresses most directly citizenship rights and basic equality? The basic benefits marriage will hold for these couples are a good thing, yes, but will they no longer be discriminated against? In fact, will this worsen prejudice of those who were very strongly against the idea?
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    Thank you for your intuitive analysis, Reagan. You're accurate in suggesting that the cultural landscape theme connects to the recent Supreme Court ruling. What individuals in society care for and what they take care of translates into how they organize the space around them. Which regions in the county, state, and nation would you most likely find those strongly against the recent Court ruling? Are some areas of the state or nation more conservative than others?
amadar

Same-sex marriage case - 3 views

Link: www.cnn.com/2015/08/13/us/colorado-same-sex-wedding-cake/index.html This article talks about a court ruling in the United States preventing discrimination in a same-sex marriage case. The ow...

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ewaterman

Low Turnout Marks Anti-Gay Demonstration in Kenya - 1 views

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    President Barack Obama is visiting Kenya later this month and the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya is urging him not to speak about gay rights while he is there. The low turnout shows that the region boundary of legal gay marriage and support for it is expanding. What are other regions that are currently expanding or have been expanding recently?
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    This is another interesting current event. It also reminds me of hierarchal diffusion or the spread of ideas by a powerful person or group.
Mr. Reidy

BBC News - Concern as Japan's 2014 birth rate falls to record low - 0 views

  • Various reasons have been cited for the population decline, including: The rising cost of childbirth and child-raising The increasing number of women in the workforce The later average age of marriage The increasing number of unmarried people Changes in the housing environment and in social customs
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    What would the population pyramid of Japan look like by 2050?
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