Marriage is a very special union between two people. The Pope in paragraphs 8 and 9 really explores what he believes as true "married love" which has brought up much controversy.
"It is in reality the wise and provident institution of God the Creator, whose purpose was to effect in man His loving design. As a consequence, husband and wife, through that mutual gift of themselves, which is specific and exclusive to them alone, develop that union of two persons in which they perfect one another, cooperating with God in the generation and rearing of new lives" (paragraph 8).
The Pope not just in this paragraph, but in several others as well, indicates that marriage and love that leads to and exists in marriage is between "husband and wife" or a male and a female. The passage above is an example of this. The Pope is explaining that God's creation was meant to share His love through a union; a union between man, wife, and God. Several times the Pope states "husband and wife" when referring to marriage. He makes it very clear that he believes marriage is solely meant for a man and a woman.
My question is, why is this kind of love limited to just between a man and a woman? Isn't love, unconditional? To me love is a bond so strong that it shouldn't matter who you are or what you look like. Love is something special that all deserve whether it is between different races, cultures, or two men, two woman, etc. Love should not be limited in my eyes.
Because all are able to love in this way, why is marriage not an option for everyone? To share a bond with someone and ultimately share this bond and love through and in marriage should be allowed. Like I said above love is unconditional. It knows no boundaries. It does not discriminate. For this reason, I disagree with the Pope's idea that marriage can only exist between a man and a woman. To me, love is too precious and strong to be restricted in any way.
I completely agree with you about love being unconditional and that it shouldn't be restricted to only man and woman. I think everyone should be free to love whoever wherever and whenever they want. Love shouldn't have any rules, or regulations. Often times it's an emotion that nobody can control. Who has the right to control how anyone shows that emotion?
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that love is extremely powerful. However, the Pope follows what God had said thousands of years ago. His Holy words make it known that marriage is supposed to be between a man and a woman. If the Pope supported gay marriage he would be going against God and that would not be acceptable at all coming from a Pope. Christians are supposed to be loving towards everyone (love your neighbors) so I don't believe that the Pope is trying to be prejudice towards everyone, it's just the way he has lived his life. I think you had good arguments for your case though.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you, and I think you put it wonderfully when pointing out that love doesn't discriminate. If love doesn't discriminate, why should marriage laws? Marriage is meant for two people who love each other unconditionally and who know they want to be together forever. If two people, regardless of sex, feel this way about one another, they should be allowed the privilege of marriage. I also wrote my blog post about this, but I definitely think you worded what I was trying to get at much better than I did!
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