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Originally Posted by a.e.B.O.T.
although there are biblical influences... so, thank you
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I disagree. As far as can be determined, only man has a concept of God and/or the Bible. That is to say many gendered species other than man reproduce without "knowing" God, so there was no Biblical reference in that part of my answer.
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So, on that basis, do you think that people who can not have children, should they be able to get married, i.e. people with medical conditions or women post-menopause? I am not trying to be a prick, but the basis of marriage for the purpose of having children denotes a lot of valid loving marriages out there that are man-and-woman.
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First, I gave you my non-Biblical answer in the context that species reproduction has nothing to do with marriage and / or civil unions. And for that alone, I don't think gay relationships are natural.
Relationships in which there is a man and woman, to me, are natural, whether the couple can bear children or not. So, yes, as far as I'm concerned then a childless heterosexual couple can get married, and even those past menopause.
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Secondly, and at a less substantial point and more controversial point, a Gay marriage can provide a loving home and family for children who need it, no?
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A loving home yes. What I would consider a normal, natural home no. I do realize that many gay couples adopt children - I just grin and bear it.