Everyone has the right to be miserable?

I keep seeing this as a comment on peoples reposts of the marriage equality pictures, and frankly if they believe marriage equals misery I am not sure why anyone would want to be married in the first place.

My cousin and I had a little discussion about our views on this subject. Mine do differ from hers in many ways, but that is why we are having this discussion all over the country...because people believe differently.

There are those who see this as an issue of Tolerance. Those who see this as an issue of civil rights, similar to the black movement in the 60's with integration. Those who see it as a biblical issue, and those who merely see it as a moral issue no religion guiding their ideal.

Here's my thoughts on these reasons...please note I said THOUGHTS

It is not about tolerance or intolerance. It is about choice.

It is not about dictating who you can love, or how to love them.

It is not about rights in the way integration was, I believe they just want legal validation, for legal purposes.

It is a biblical issue for me because I am a Christian. The bible is clear on marriage and lifestyle choices. And before I get grumped at for passing Judgement, I suggest you read the bible first on each issue. It is there.

It is a moral issue...religion aside. There are some serious health risks to this lifestyle. Our bodies have physical limitations.

Do I hate those whose lifestyle differ from mine? No.

Do I want them to be happy? Yes.

Do I think that legalizing marriage is the root of their unhappiness? No.

I feel that my marriage is a covenant. Designed by God specifically for a man and a woman. And, I feel that this bill passing will turn it into nothing more than a civil union, a LEGALITY, and I really don't appreciate that. It cheapens it, and makes it about law and not about a covenant.

I pray for this nation, though I know in my heart what the decision is to be, that they will see what they are doing.

I love my friends and family who are LGTB, so take this as my own thoughts and not the hate-mongering that it has been portrayed as by a bunch of angry people. We don't all have to believe the same way, we just need to do so in a way that is kind.