20% Of People Wouldn't Go To A Gay Wedding

walterwhitewalterwhite Posts: 56,564
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Wow, Shocked at this stat:-

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26773016

Anyone on here brave enough to admit they wouldn't go?
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  • cantoscantos Posts: 7,368
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    I couldn't say that I would have to make that decision in the near future as I have no friends or family that are gay.

    I am personally against gay 'marriage', but I wouldn't say that I would not attend a ceremony in the future if I cared for the individuals involved.
  • Penny CrayonPenny Crayon Posts: 36,158
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    I'm not overly surprised TBH. Our next door neighbours are Catholic and very involved in Church activities - he is head of a Catholic school. We get on very well with them.

    Our son is gay ..................they are very fond of him and his partner - we all socialise together sometimes. If my son and his partner did decide to tie the knot I really wouldn't be surprised if they declined. It's not something I've discussed with them but I do chat quite often with their 19 year old son (he has a Saturday job with us) - he is an intelligent and opinionated young man and I've kind of challenged his views from time to time. It is their prerogative and their choice. I personally can't see/understand their point of view but then again I've not been raised Catholic.

    I find it sad but - don't really feel the need to challenge their view. I respect that they feel differently to me.
  • walterwhitewalterwhite Posts: 56,564
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    cantos wrote: »
    I couldn't say that I would have to make that decision in the near future as I have no friends or family that are gay.

    I am personally against gay 'marriage', but I wouldn't say that I would not attend a ceremony in the future if I cared for the individuals involved.

    Why are you against it?
  • cantoscantos Posts: 7,368
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    Why are you against it?

    It is not the union I am against, but the use of the word Marriage.
  • walterwhitewalterwhite Posts: 56,564
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    cantos wrote: »
    It is not the union I am against, but the use of the word Marriage.

    Really? You don't think 2 people should be allowed to be married just because they don't fit pre-defined gender roles?
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 721
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    cantos wrote: »
    It is not the union I am against, but the use of the word Marriage.

    Same here.
  • exlordlucanexlordlucan Posts: 35,375
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    Stonewall said it was important to highlight the fact that four in five people would accept an invitation to a gay wedding so not as shocking as it seems.

    If invited I'd go to one btw but I don't see why bravery should come into saying you wouldn't go, it's not a crime to not go to one.

    Anyone on here brave enough to admit they wouldn't go?
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 68,508
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    I expect they are all miserable bastards anyway, so it's for the best.
  • TeddybleadsTeddybleads Posts: 6,814
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    Its because there wouldn't be a fight. All really good weddings have a bit of fistycuffs at some point.
  • FizixFizix Posts: 16,932
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    cantos wrote: »
    It is not the union I am against, but the use of the word Marriage.

    How does it affect you in any way what so ever though?
  • Penny CrayonPenny Crayon Posts: 36,158
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    I expect they are all miserable bastards anyway, so it's for the best.

    True.

    it's rather like the Graucho Marx quote about not wanting to be a member of a club that didn't want him (or something like that). Personally a marriage is a marriage to me whether it's bride/bride, groom/groom or bride/groom. I think it's lovely to celebrate a loving union.

    If some choose to decline an invite it's their loss.
  • cantoscantos Posts: 7,368
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    Really? You don't think 2 people should be allowed to be married just because they don't fit pre-defined gender roles?

    I believe 'Marriage is between a man and a woman.

    However if the majority wish for these unions then I respect it, but I do not have to agree with it.
  • KidMoeKidMoe Posts: 5,851
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    cantos wrote: »
    It is not the union I am against, but the use of the word Marriage.

    Ah, the dictionary argument. Objecting to two people happiness because you don't understand the etymology of the word marriage, and think definitions of words can't change over time.

    Tell me, did you object to Ford calling their car the Focus? After all, that's not what the word means.

    I can't imagine many of those 20% would be invited to a gay wedding anyway.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 721
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    Really? You don't think 2 people should be allowed to be married just because they don't fit pre-defined gender roles?

    Why not go further and let anyone of any age marry too if we are going to redefine its meaning?
  • DianaFireDianaFire Posts: 12,711
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    I don't go to weddings as it is. Really can't see that changing.
  • Pisces CloudPisces Cloud Posts: 30,239
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    Its because there wouldn't be a fight. All really good weddings have a bit of fistycuffs at some point.
    I'd imagine that gay people can have relatives who drink too much and start scrapping too. :p
  • walterwhitewalterwhite Posts: 56,564
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    cantos wrote: »
    I believe 'Marriage is between a man and a woman.

    However if the majority wish for these unions then I respect it, but I do not have to agree with it.

    Where do you get that belief from though?
  • cas1977cas1977 Posts: 6,399
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    If it were one of my family then obv I'd have to go, but deep down I'd hate to be present at a gay wedding.
  • walterwhitewalterwhite Posts: 56,564
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    simsini wrote: »
    Why not go further and let anyone of any age marry too if we are going to redefine its meaning?

    That's a completely separate thing. Where in the definition of marriage does it set a gender?
  • dee123dee123 Posts: 46,197
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    cantos wrote: »
    I couldn't say that I would have to make that decision in the near future as I have no friends or family that are gay.

    I am personally against gay 'marriage', but I wouldn't say that I would not attend a ceremony in the future if I cared for the individuals involved.

    'marriage' huh? Say it all really.
  • walterwhitewalterwhite Posts: 56,564
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    cas1977 wrote: »
    If it were one of my family then obv I'd have to go, but deep down I'd hate to be present at a gay wedding.

    Are you homophobic?
  • TWSTWS Posts: 9,307
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    I don't know any married gay men but have been to a lesbian wedding and seen pics of several more friends of friends, both brides looked lovely probably one of the nicest weddings I have eve been too and filled with so much love you couldn't help but get a bit soppy about it:D
  • FizixFizix Posts: 16,932
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    simsini wrote: »
    Why not go further and let anyone of any age marry too if we are going to redefine its meaning?

    Wait, what?

    Are you basically introducing legalising paedophillia into a gay marriage debate?
  • KidMoeKidMoe Posts: 5,851
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    simsini wrote: »
    Why not go further and let anyone of any age marry too if we are going to redefine its meaning?

    Aye, because allowing gay marriage will of course lead to the complete breakdown of every other rule and restriction. In 5 years time we'll be marrying cats and dogs I'm sure.
  • Penny CrayonPenny Crayon Posts: 36,158
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    Where do you get that belief from though?

    I think if you look at the 'Catholic' definition of marriage - it's prime reason/purpose is for pro creation. A gay marriage doesn't fit the bill. apparently.
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