No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Queer, and gay/lesbian people in particular, should be allowed to get married because a legal union between two people causes Zero harm to anyone and is exactly the same as a man and a woman getting married.

That perspective is clearly outdated as people of the same sex can love each other just as much as people of different sexes.

People of the same gender can't have biological children together, and the Bible mentioned Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve or similar.

Gay marriages are just a waste of human resources. The entire point of a relationship is so that we can multiply and reproduce, gay marriages completely defeats the purpose of that.

you should be able to live your life the way you want and marry who you love as long as it isn't harming someone. Gay marriage does not harm anyone.

We can't keep living where same-sex marriage can be allowed because how will we reproduce if people will keep this up, then we won't be able to repopulate as a society. If we had 5 men and 5 women on one island, the just 10 women on another island, which one is going to survive longer? Exactly. It's disgusting that we allow it today and anyone who even thinks it's ok should be put in prison.

I find that gay marriage is a right as a human living in society and that you should be allowed to marry, or not marry anyone you love.

Why does it matter? The notion that marriage is between a man and woman is based off of archaic religious values that may not apply in today's world. Let people do what they want.

people who love each other and choose to get married together are not just men only can choose women or vice versa.

Everyone deserves to be happy if somone is happy with that they love who is anyone to judge. It is love and that is no ones buissness but my own.

Marriage is an entirely human-designed legal and fiscal union, we can socially and legally define it however we want. Because of the need of consensus/popular vote, we simply need the majority to agree that LGBTQ+ people exist and deserve equal rights (which they absolutely do and the majority of people agree) and by consensus social design of marriage - their desired unions are 'marriages'.

Where religions insist that marriage is only between a man and a woman, they are a minority sect who do not socially define marriage for the population and should rightly be ignored.

Just do what makes you happy and leave everyone else alone. If you don’t agree with two guys getting married then don’t marry another guy.

The world isn’t run by the bible. If you do not want to marry someone of the same sex then don’t, but what someone else does in their love life has zero affect on anyone else.

I mean gay marriage doesn't really affect me. I mean it could be allowed like I don't see much wrong with it but marriage is defined as something between a man and a woman so me and I guess we can keep gay marriage as what it is right now.

One of the strongest counterarguments to the position that marriage should be defined solely as between a man and a woman is rooted in the principles of equality and individual rights, as enshrined in many democratic societies.

It’s nobody else’s business but the two people committing to each other. Their love hurts no one. Keep your nose out of other people’s private lives, simple as that.

It has to be ones own decision about the definition. Marriage is the relationship between two partner

everyone should have the right to marry whoever they want, just because someone was born female and wants to marry another female doesnt make it any different from a male wanting to marry a male

It really doesn't matter if the people getting married aren't affecting you, if they are that's when you can have an opinion

Not every marriage is between a man and woman, Canada allows same-sex marriages for a reason, therefore we need to destigmatize marriage as only something between a man and woman.

love is love, i don't understand why people are so interested in others lives to even care about who they are happy with.

Why would you care who someone else married. It doesn't affect you. As detailed before, the "unnatural" argument is flawed and not based in science.

First of all religion did not invent marriage there are records on unions between two men that go back years. The only reason why the bible says "man shall not lie with man as he shall a women" is because it was changd due to political agenda. The real texted is "man shall not lie with boy" so no to pedophillia. Being gay isn't a sin.

As long as marriage is in your taxes and affects your relationship with government, it should be between any two people.

You can be with a man and woman, but why are we taking away the rights of others to choose? It doesn’t take away anything from straight marriage to allow gay marriage. It doesn’t affect me at all if other people are married to men or women, either way I have the choice to marry who I want and so should they.

Marriage has always been based on love. Especially when married in a church. A marriage is a union between two people who both want to get married. So, marriage doesn't refer to just something between men and women. If two people of the same sex love each other and want to spend the rest of their lives together, then why stop them from officiating it? Any two people deserve the right to love who they want, and marry who they want. Not to mention that marriage is a celebration of love, it is not something that has strict rules and traditions. So many people marry in different ways than…  Read more others, so no one person should be able to get the say over somebody else's marriage. Just like how you wouldn't try to control someone else's wedding, and tell them what the venue will be, or the food, or even the dress the bride would wear. If someone truly agrees to this idea that gay marriage shouldn't be allowed, then that's their problem because they can't dictate how someone feels about somebody else. They can't decide that two people can't ceremonialize their love, and it shouldn't be reflected on some two innocent people who want to celebrate their love.

I believe that nobody can dictate what you do with your life unless it harms others in society, and i know for a fact same sex marriage is not harming anyone, and even it annoys people, those people have better things they can contribute to society then just be bitter about believes that only apply to themselves.

i think people should be able to love who they want to. it does not change who you are as a person. someone can be gay for their whole life without telling anyone, and if you have been enjoying that person’s company for that many years, it shouldn’t change anything if they love the same sex.

This shouldn’t be a topic up for debate in 2025. Personal beliefs founded on religious ideology do not have a place in legislation to dictate other people’s lives. It’s absurd to continuously entertain this rhetoric.

I am a gay man. I was born a gay man. The love I feel for men is no different than the love I would feel for women if I was heterosexual, and I should not be punished for it. It should be illegal to discriminate on the basis on immutable and inflexible characteristics, and that includes revoking marriage equality.

Queer people will always exist whether you like it or not, they should have as much of a right as cis people to marry who they love

I don't mind it it's how you like it and don't care what other people think about it but I don't really care if your gay or not.

The world has a variety of opinions and everyone should be entitled, no one should have to limit themselves to one religion and/or opinion.

Marriage is a contract between 2 people. What difference does it make about the gender of those 2 people? Love exists in many forms and many male-female marriages aren't very healthy forms of that.

I believe that the good life allows individuals to decide for themselves what defines a marriage. Government should not have a say in the romantic life of the governed. Marriage should be a legal contract that does not take into consideration personal opinions and premonitions about relationships.

Why should marriage only be accessible for straight couples, isn't marriage a legal form to show how you express your love for your significant other regardless of gender.

Marriage is between 2 consenting parties, if the 2 parties happen to be of the same sex that should not effect if the marriage is allowed or not.

people are always going to love who they love and so why would you stop them from being truly happy with their relationship and marrying when it has no effect on anybody else.

All people in the eyes of god are equal, all people in the eyes of the state are equal, all people should have an equal right to marry regardless of whom to, within reason.

I guess it depends who is defining it. I think that religious groups can reasonably define "marriage" within the confines of their religion how they like. For example a religion could say it must be between a man and a woman. From a civil perspective however I definitely thing that heterosexual and homosexual couples should have the same legal rights to marriage.

why do you care if 2 people who love each other want to get married it's better than child marriages

you should be able to marry the Pearson you love no matter there gender and feel safe while doing it.

Anyone should be allowed to marry anyone they want. No matter what other people think, or how people think it “should be”, anyone should have the right to marry anyone they want

Religion and state should be kept separate. All opinions should be respected under the constitution, respected meaning not to be impeded on.

No, no one has the right to tell someone else who they cannot marry and more importantly it isn't there business to interfere with someone else's relationship.

I think that people should be able to choose their partners, and have the right to make a life with that person having marriage as an optional choice just as couples of opposite sex do

In response to the assertion that marriage should be exclusively defined as between a man and a woman, here are some counterarguments relevant to Canada:

Legal Equality: Denying same-sex couples the right to marry is discriminatory and creates a second class of citizens. Legalizing gay marriage ensures equal access to benefits and protections enjoyed by heterosexual couples.
Changing Traditions: The concept of “traditional marriage” has evolved over time, and historical accuracy does not support the idea that marriage has always been strictly between a man and a woman.
Gender Definition: Insisting on defining marriage based on gender begs the question of how gender itself is defined. Supporters of gay marriage argue that gender should not be the sole criterion for marriage.

Marriage can be defined in many ways and not only a man and a woman. This is a hurtful statement against the 2SLGBTQIA community and shouldn’t be though about like this.

GOD made Adam and Eve one female one male to reproduce other humans, and you can not reproduce with single sex marriage. and its a waste of resources to make a single sex marriage have children.

If you need more context or data, read Genesis from the Bible and you will understand better God's plans for our lives.

Marriage is a legal process all couples should have the right to, and another’s sexual preference should not concern you.

I think everyone should be super duper happy! If that makes you happy then do it! If we are going to hate on something, it shouldn't be love!!!

ıf the reson for hatıng gay marrige is that they dont have ability to make baby than why so many of straight couples are wıthout chıldren

What gives heterosexual people more rights than gay people? When straight people get married, there is no harm done to the world. It goes the same for gay people. The only difference between gay and straight marriages is gender. Everyone can love anybody they want, regardless of gender. We are all human and nobody should have their ability to love be taken away

Restricting marriage to heterosexual couples is discriminatory and violates principles of equality. Marriage is a civil institution that provides legal rights and protections, and denying same-sex couples these rights is unjust. Expanding marriage to include same-sex couples strengthens families, supports equality, and reflects societal progress. Many countries have successfully legalized same-sex marriage, showing it promotes fairness without harming traditional marriage.

Same-sex marriage doesn't affect anyone in a negative way. If people feel that is how they should live their life it is their decision, not ours.

If they are together then they would not be happy and just regret the choice for the rest of their lives.

I believe you should be able to marry whoever you choose to marry as you should marry the one you fell inlove with

In modern society, marriage is just a pleasant fantasy world, like a theme park. Open it up to any adult who would be allowed through those gates, so long as they've had a stiff drink beforehand.

People have their own opinions on what marriage looks like, but I think that the only definition that is somewhat acceptable to everyone, is that marriage is defined as 2 people, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, etc., in a long term relationship.

Two men or two women or even two people with no gender identity marrying each other has ZERO affect on anyone else. It hurts nobody else. So why should other people have an opinion?

But what if we are having a population issue? Although I support it and do not have any animosity towards it .There should be restrictions if need be.

Why is it an issue if they get married? It doesn’t affect you in the slightest. it also only makes people happier, creates a safe haven for members of the LGBTQ community.

Marriage is the lock between lovers who want to become family despite gender or sexuality. As long as it doesn't affect you or your ability to live, it shouldn't matter to you what other people decisions are. Calm down and just let people be happy.

Marriage should not be defined by gender, and should rather be defined by love. Anyone can love eachother

The gender of couples choosing to marry should not be a subject of concern for anyone other than the individuals involved. It's essential to recognize that marriage is more than just a legal contract; it represents a deep emotional and personal connection between two people. Insisting on defining marriage as exclusively between a man and a woman not only perpetuates discrimination but also restricts the human rights and freedoms of individuals who identify outside these norms. Inclusivity and respect for diversity are at the core of a just and equitable society, and marriage equality is…  Read more a crucial step in that direction. Denying same-sex couples the right to marry undermines the principles of equality and love that form the foundation of strong, thriving societies. Therefore, endorsing the freedom of all individuals to marry, regardless of their gender, is a testament to our commitment to building a more inclusive and compassionate world.

what are you in the 1900s its 2023 come on now?! LIKE WTF. everyone is allowed to love who they want to love. I’m not gonna hate on you because you’re a guy and you like a girl or you’re a girl that likes a guy like come on. also, the Bible is a horrible source of information don’t use it. there are other facts and information that agrees with your position that isn’t related to the Bible.

If the topic is viewed through a religious point of view, placing religion into politics will never work out. There is no true law stating that marriage is strictly between woman and man, it is between a couple that loves each other and accepts all that comes with in it, and those commitments do not limit themselves to gender. We were made in our own ways so why do we have to make laws restricting how we are born? We cant control our race, ethnicity or sexuality as much as a child can choose what family they are born into.

You should be allowed to marry whoever you want. It does not concern anyone besides the individuals getting married.