Quote Originally Posted by Alex Bragi
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Once again, I reiterate, I don’t have a problem with gay marriages, however, I think gays who want, or expect, a "church blessing" are quite possibly asking too much.
Here in Canada marriage equality for same-sex couples was passed as law in June 2005. This means that the legal definition of the word marriage now includes unions in the LGBT community. In the passing of the bill it was made quite clear that in no way is any church compelled to bless a gay marriage. The fact that the churches are allowed to decide represents the best intentions of religious freedom and church and state separation.

Many churches are happy to oblige and perform these services, and many do not wish to. Assuming that the church leaders will decide based on the wishes of the majority of their congregation, nobody will need to feel that the "sanctity of their marriage" is threatened.

If your religious convictions include not eating pork, attend a church of non-pork-eaters. If you don't believe Christian gays should be married in a church service, attend a church where this is not done. It's simple as that.

I like to be open-minded to every side of any debate, but every argument against same sex marriage just sounds like fearful, insecure people. Our new prime minister is making noises, pandering to those people. The overall impression we get here is that he wants to emulate G.W.'s "Christian" stance on everything. Hopefully the Canadian people will continue to send a clear message to him that we like the law the way it is.

I for one was proud when it passed last year, then surprised to see that we were the 5th country to do so. I guess we're not as progressive as I may have thought.