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Does the state have the right to not allow gay marriage?
I believe it does not, and to do so is a violation of human rights.
Any organised religion has the right to not marry people on any grounds they chose, but a state cannot (as the British state does) morally refuse one person the right to marriage simply because they want to marry someone of the same gender.
They are denying homosexual people the same rights that heterosexual people have, to be legally married and enjoy the benefits of this. In fact, most religions will bless gay marriages, it is the government (in the UK) that forbids it.
Clearly, the government does so out of a belief that a mixed marriage is better than a same sex one, but do they have the right to enforce this morality on the people, or dictate in such a way how people conduct their private lives.
My mum is gay, I know of no sane argument why she shouldnt be allowed to get married if she wants to.
Does anyone else have any views, hopefully this wont be as controversial as views on Iraq!
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