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Marriage should be a sacred institution between only a woman and a man

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Agree
51% 2324 votes Total: 4585 votes
Disagree
49% 2261 votes
  • 1 of 173

    by Rafael Lopez

    First above, what does "sacred" mean? It means separated or dedicated to a deity. Well, if we don't know if there is a God who created we all then we can dedicate our marriages...read more

  • 2 of 173

    by Mark Dawson

    To understand the sacred institution of marriage, one has to take a historical perspective and also use statistical data in support of keeping the institution between a man and ...read more

  • 3 of 173

    by C.L. Glover

    Marriage should be a sacred institution between only a woman and a man because God designed marriage in this viewpoint. Marriage was created for God's purposes whether we believ...read more

  • 4 of 173

    by Linda Burleson

    Is marriage a sacred institution? It once most certainly was. Every major religion in the world has a formal marriage ceremony of some kind; every country in the world had som...read more

  • 5 of 173

    by Spencer Fennell

    "God made Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve!" Dictionary.com's number one definition for marriage: 1. the social institution under which a MAN and WOMAN establish their dec...read more

  • 6 of 173

    by Janice Godlove

    CONSTITUTIONAL INTEGRITY The Declaration of Independence opens with this statement on the origin of rights: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created...read more

  • 7 of 173

    by Deborah Hunter

    Should marriage be a sacred institution between a man and a woman only? I find it astounding that people would even have to ask this question? First of all God is our cre...read more

  • 8 of 173

    by Matthew J. Geiger

    Marriage is a religious institution that bonds a man and a woman together under the blessing of God in a lifetime commitment to each other. On the other hand, with the surging ...read more

  • 9 of 173

    by Susan Smith-Roberts

    When God looked down from heaven and saw how lustful and greedy mankind's heart had became it sadden his heart. He knew that if he did not get mankind's sexual appetite under c...read more

  • 10 of 173

    by Foxbaron

    Yes, it should be a sacred institution only between a man and a woman simply because it is a sacred institution. It is an institution created for the procreation of the human r...read more

  • 11 of 173

    by Lucy Rucker

    Marriage should be between only a woman and a man Yes, marriage should be a sacred commitment made between a man and a woman. Marriage is a serious matter, a lifetime relatio...read more

  • 12 of 173

    by Amanda Ridner

    Marriage is a sacred sacrament between a man and a woman that love each other unconditionally. It is what God intended. I do not doubt that there are women that truly love ano...read more

  • 13 of 173

    by Joshua Rogers

    I am shocked and astounded that more people would vote otherwise than yes! The world is become a strange and terrible place. Marriage has always been a divine institution devote...read more

  • 14 of 173

    by Manny Amador

    The argument I wish to advance here is that redefining marriage to include same-sex relationships will also justify all sorts of other "relationships", eventually destroying mar...read more

  • 15 of 173

    by K. Sera

    I am a heterosexual woman who a lesbian friend once laughed when someone asked if we were together saying "she does does not have a gay bone in her body!" I do believe that gays...read more

  • 16 of 173

    by Maureen Auger

    I certainly believe marriage is a sacred institution between only a woman and man. My husband and I have been married for going on 52 years this Nov. We have two children who ...read more

  • 17 of 173

    by Robin Thurston

    Marriage should always be a sacred union between a man and a woman.Folks who reads their bible will agree.God created Adam and Eve.When God blessed a marriage,that marriage invo...read more

  • 18 of 173

    by Rex Coker

    I would think that to carry on the family tree blood line, would be a good reason to keep a sacred institution such as marriage only between a man and a woman. We are all descen...read more

  • 19 of 173

    by Lyman Stone

    I know that by saying marriage is a union between a woman and a man, I will be judged as a fundamentalist and lumped in the same category as Westboro Baptist Church. I will be c...read more

  • 20 of 173

    by RNorrisFaulkner

    Many people don't speak the same language on this issue. But we mustn't hate 'em. Hate toward another human being is the worst form of human behavior. We must respect those that...read more

  • 1 of 383

    by Michelle L Devon

    The issues that are currently part of a new civil rights campaign: gay marriage and civil unions. To avoid getting into the history of marriage and the strict definitions placed...read more

  • 2 of 383

    by Daniel Brodell-Lake

    Having been raised by lesbian women myself, I feel as though it is ridiculous that our country is even having this debate. I currently live in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Latin A...read more

  • 3 of 383

    by Phaedra

    The world we live in is a fast paced technologically centered sphere with to many people and an opinion for every appendage. That said I am going to go on and enlighten you as t...read more

  • 4 of 383

    by Joseph Whalen

    Being a heterosexual male raised in a very traditional household I think most people expect me to take the traditional path on this question and espouse the virtues of a marriag...read more

  • 5 of 383

    by Seth Keipper

    Yes lets confine marriage to one man and one woman. And while we're at it "exercise should be a sacred institution for overweight people only' and 'Color photography has no app...read more

  • 6 of 383

    by Richard Zervakos

    Simply, no. But instead of examining why marriage should be free to anyone who wants it, we should take a look at both who is arguing against it, and why. Opponents of freed...read more

  • 7 of 383

    by L. A. Brown

    The best part of evolution is seeing the human race grow in mind, spirit and belief. Leave behind those ideas that cause pain and hardship to others. The misconception that marr...read more

  • 8 of 383

    by Grace Alexander

    What is marriage? Is marriage about sex? Because that is what this debate is all about. Our society is still heavily biased towards same sex relationships. When talking about g...read more

  • 9 of 383

    by Robert Macready Thomas

    I do not understand the argument against gay marriage. It is not mandatory. Heterosexuals, like me, do not have to participate in one. There is the religious argument and the...read more

  • 10 of 383

    by Anthony Widmer

    If you take all the emotions out of the equation, what is marriage? It is a legal contract between two parties. You can take any definition of the word marriage and apply it any...read more

  • 11 of 383

    by Shawn Vilmaire

    Marriage ceased to be a sacred institution when the law permitted certain rights and benefits to be ascribed to people who have engaged in matrimony. Those who argue that Homos...read more

  • 12 of 383

    by Jan Castagnaro

    Debate: Marriage should be a sacred institution between only a woman and a man Every time I stumble on this debate question, I feel a little chuckle come over me. I guess t...read more

  • 13 of 383

    by Jennifer Scott

    To answer this question, one must discover what the definition of marriage is. In my opinion marriage is the culmination of a mutual respect, desires, needs, wants and love. If...read more

  • 14 of 383

    by Nicki Marks

    Imagine your perfect wedding day. You look amazing, the guests are buzzing with excitement, and everything is going according to plan. You walk down the aisle glowing with pride...read more

  • 15 of 383

    by David Natsios

    Marriage should be a sacred institution. A union of Love. Personally, I can only see such a union work if it's between only two people, but the gender of those people seems insi...read more

  • 16 of 383

    by Sara Celano

    Marriage is a sacred and beautiful union that ANYBODY should be allowed to enter. Since when did the government get the right to decide who is allowed to love one another? You c...read more

  • 17 of 383

    by Molly R

    As a straight woman, I am proud to disagree on this subject with absolutely no bias whatsoever. I grew up in a family made up of 95% conservative/Christians who were adamant ab...read more

  • 18 of 383

    by Paiten Paul

    Such controversies speak volumes regarding our progress as a supposedly civilized race. Today, millions of couples across America are being prohibited to legally secure a life...read more

  • 19 of 383

    by Dale Hoskin

    The idea that marriage is somehow the sole providence of religion, while a popular notion, is nonetheless false. The truth of the matter is that what some call "traditional...read more

  • 20 of 383

    by Stephen Bate

    Of course not! I feel that it is a serious restriction of human rights to restrict the gender combination that can openly celebrate marriage. Please be aware that I have formed ...read more

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