*Day 18: Your views on gay marriage.*

Ick ... what a not so fun topic.

First, I must put a qualifier. I feel that there are two different kinds of marriage.
1. Biblical
2. Legal

The first kind of marriage - Biblical. I completely disagree that this is legitimate for homosexuals. I strongly believe that God's intention was that one man would leave his family and marry one woman. I also believe that anything against God's intention and design is wrong. Therefore, if two men or two women wish to be married, I believe it is wrong because it is against the original design of nature that God created.

The second - legal. I understand (and respect) that there are people with different views, understandings, and beliefs than myself.  I cannot impose my beliefs on others. So I accept that there will be homosexuals who wish to make commitments to one another to live faithfully - in the same manner as heterosexuals. People who practice this lifestyle should be allowed the same legal benefits as a heterosexual (ie. tax credits, insurance dependents etc). While I don't agree with their lifestyle, I do see a practicality in allowing a legal marriage to take place.

In my opinion, Christian heterosexuals practice both marriage types simultaneously. I am legally married to my husband in the eyes of the state, but I am also spiritually united to my husband in the eyes of God. But I feel homosexuals only practice legal marriage.

These are my views and my views only. The end.