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Why are religons always spreading so much hate? Christans and Mormons alike voted against civil rights for gay couples. What ever happened to loving your neighbor?

Two loving people getting married does not affect anyone but themselves. If you're uncomfortable with gay marriage, then don't get one. But don't keep those who love each other from having the same happiness that you are afforded.

I agree with the Mormons.

No matter what the issue, if it is voted in by the people it should remain as such. Otherwise what is the purpose in voting?

Believe it or not there are others beside Mormons that do not want this to pass and there voice has been heard! In a country where we are supposed to respect what the majority votes why don't they! To create such disrespect outside of a church speaks volumes! The media in their ever one sided opinion giving them publicity doesn't help!

The Church would be negligent if they did not speak out on moral issues.

I believe in gay rights!!!! I was very disappointed when Cali banned them.. As a straight married woman, i believe every one has the right to happiness! and btw, for example, if a man and a man are gay and live together and share a beautiful relationship and one passes away, due to the fact they are only in a civil union, the surviving partner WILL NOT GET ANYTHING LEFT and a second cousin who never met the man could claim everything. but if the gay couple were married, then there would be no problem in the remaining benefits.

and not to sound cruel, but i think we should give the gays the right to adopt again. there are too many children just wasting away in foster homes with no love or care.

I agree with the Mormons that gays should not be allowed to marry.

I agree 100% with marriage only being between a man and a woman. I do not believe anyone should listen to these protestors. The state voted and voted for Prop 8 and that is the end of it. The majority of the people obviously believe gays should not be allowed to be married. If they give in to these protestors it will again show that voting is useless if you have enough money and the media on your side. Democracy can never work if the voice of the people is ignored!!

I was strongly disappointed when I heard Prop 8 had passed in California. It seems to me that if your definition of marriage is so shallow it can be threatened by the prospect your fellow man fulfilling their dreams, not to mention rights as human beings, you may need to rethink what it is that religion actually teaches us. By the way, whatever happened to the separation of church and state?

No matter what the issue, if voted in by the people it should remain as such. Otherwise what is the purpose of voting?

Humanity is either male, or female.

What is discriminatory about a law that defines "marriage" as being between a "man" and a "woman," and requires neither to be heterosexual?

I think that there should be a seperation between church and state. People should be able to be with and marry whoever they are in love with. Man and man. Woman and woman. Who cares. Just be happy...

"Gay marriage" does not exist. Marriage only happens between a man and a woman as God intended.

Minority rights being decided by majority preference. Sounds like South Africa and 'the Old South' are more than just memories. What's really disturbing, most people are just not bright enough to see the connection.

Since Proposition 8 was on the ballot, both sides have the freedom to pour all the time, money and energy into promoting their point of view. Yes, the Mormons asked their members to support Prop 8, but the gay community also asked their members and supporters to fight it. We are still allowed to have our own opinions, aren't we?

I believe that if the responsibilities and legal rights that going along with marriage, such as being allowed to be the beneficiary of life spousal insurance, and the legal default guardian of any children involved in the event one dies, is given to them in the form of "Legalized Partnership" or "Civil Unions" then the word, "marriage" should remain un-edited as the Church wants.

The word should not carry as much meaning and the legal recognition of spousal authority. And form what I have read, Civil Unions provide this right. So, I would have voted "Yes" on Prop 8. if I had the choice.

==..whatever happened to the separation of church and state?==

It may be out there somewhere, but it's not in the Constitution.

No I dont think that there should be same sex marriages. The bible reads in the beginning God made man and gave him a WOMAN as a help meet. It was Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve. It is an abonation to God. In the end of time all will stand before God and be judged that means christians and sinners. If you allow this to happen you will be judged on this also.

I agree with the Church and oppose gay marriage.

I find it "curious" that Mormons have trouble with gays pursuing life, liberty, and happiness, but have no trouble with polygamy. Some people might say that their actions are hypocritical. And, shame of the Knights of Columbus for their part. (These comments come from a life-long Catholic who believes in an individual's responsibility for his/her actions.)