Hi there, I was asked by @EnGAYgedWedding to share this with you all.

The following is an excerpt from the post I wrote where I address the specific arguments against marriage equality and why I believe they are so wrong. I was compelled to write it after having a discussion with my very conservative brother-in-law and hearing how flawed his arguments against marriage equality are. I hope you enjoy.

The argument against gay marriage... and what is wrong with it.

Gay marriage is such a hot issue right now. Those that are for it scream for equality and justice. They want to be seen as equals in a society where they are expected to contribute equally in taxes and laws. Those that are against it fear for the end of civilization as we know it. I hear so many arguments against gay marriage. Here are my problems with some of them.

1. "It's unnatural"- If you mean that there are no examples in nature then you should look at penguins, dolphins, albatross etc. Animals have all kinds of same sex relationships. In fact, over 450 species practice some sort of same sex activity. (NY Times)

If you mean they can't reproduce then you are correct. However, we don't outlaw marriage for the elderly and infertile. We also have not outlawed birth control. Natural procreation is only one of hundreds of possible valid reasons to get married. There is nothing unnatural about desiring marriage for the sake of love, commitment and companionship.

2. "It goes against my religion" - That may very well be true. No one is asking you to change your religious beliefs. The beautiful thing about this country is that we have freedom to practice any belief system we see fit. We do not have a State church. Anyone, religious or non-religious, should be very appreciative of that. Christianity alone has so many denominations and there are extreme differences even between them. You are free to choose, not only your specific religion, but how when and where you practice it. The minute the government starts making laws based on one religion it puts all religious freedoms at risk.

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The rest of the article is over on my blog SkyWaitress.com.

They're just my thoughts and my opinions. I know it's not comprehensive. There is so much more that could be said. My hope is that I can make people think. I don't have a big voice but with the little voice I have I hope to make some impact and I can't wait until everyone is treated free and equally.