Should atheists be allowed to marry?

Marriage is religious, so should an atheist be allowed to marry someone of a different sex? Why or why not?

I have no opinion of this matter, other than that if marriage is to be kept with the place of worship, then I feel that place should be obligated to determine marriage however they feel is appropiate.

EDIT: Yes, I'm making the assumption that religion is purely religious.

Poll results:

Of course. Just not by a priest because that would be weird.

But I don`t really think marriage is all that important. I could live with my significant other just as happily without it. How she would feel about that is up in the air though.

Absolutely. I have no reason to see why they shouldn't.

Of course. Just not by a priest because that would be weird.lobodob

:lol: It'd probably be a cermony filled with awkward silences.

If they want to be married in a church, then they need the church's blessing, just like anybody else. . . but forbidding them to marry is kinda ridiculous.

They just shouldn't be allowed to adopt. Because we all know an atheist's favorite diet.:x

If they want to be married in a church, then they need the church's blessing, just like anybody else. . . but forbidding them to marry is kinda ridiculous.

They just shouldn't be allowed to adopt. Because we all know an atheist's favorite diet.:x

Theokhoth

The blood of virgins:twisted:

If it's a strictly religious process then I would think that atheists would be excluded. You wouldn't see an atheist taking a baptism would you?

That being said marriage is about unionship not religion.

Because we all know an atheist's favorite diet.:x

The Khoth

Damn it.

[QUOTE="Theokhoth"]

If they want to be married in a church, then they need the church's blessing, just like anybody else. . . but forbidding them to marry is kinda ridiculous.

They just shouldn't be allowed to adopt. Because we all know an atheist's favorite diet.:x

Superbored

The blood of virgins:twisted:

Meep.:o

If they want to be married in a church, then they need the church's blessing, just like anybody else. . . but forbidding them to marry is kinda ridiculous.

They just shouldn't be allowed to adopt. Because we all know an atheist's favorite diet.:x

Theokhoth

I would flame you so badly right now, but I'm too busy feasting on my child's rib cage right now. Tastes good with barbeque sauce, I'll admit.

If they want to be married in a church, then they need the church's blessing, just like anybody else. . . but forbidding them to marry is kinda ridiculous.

They just shouldn't be allowed to adopt. Because we all know an atheist's favorite diet.:x

Theokhoth

I'm going to link everyone to an explicit image of baby eating. Don't click the link if you don't like this sort of material (atheists will love it). I warn you it's very messy.

[QUOTE="Theokhoth"]

If they want to be married in a church, then they need the church's blessing, just like anybody else. . . but forbidding them to marry is kinda ridiculous.

They just shouldn't be allowed to adopt. Because we all know an atheist's favorite diet.:x

-Jiggles-

I would flame you so badly right now, but I'm too busy feasting on my child's rib cage right now. Tastes good with barbeque sauce, I'll admit.

I have to admit it, atheists have the best sense of humor. :lol:

[QUOTE="Theokhoth"]

If they want to be married in a church, then they need the church's blessing, just like anybody else. . . but forbidding them to marry is kinda ridiculous.

They just shouldn't be allowed to adopt. Because we all know an atheist's favorite diet.:x

domatron23

I'm going to link everyone to an explicit image of baby eating. Don't click the link if you don't like this sort of material (atheists will love it). I warn you it's very messy.

I thought it would be a picture of the guy with a baby in between two pieces of sub bread. >_>

[QUOTE="domatron23"][QUOTE="Theokhoth"]

If they want to be married in a church, then they need the church's blessing, just like anybody else. . . but forbidding them to marry is kinda ridiculous.

They just shouldn't be allowed to adopt. Because we all know an atheist's favorite diet.:x

Theokhoth

I'm going to link everyone to an explicit image of baby eating. Don't click the link if you don't like this sort of material (atheists will love it). I warn you it's very messy.

I thought it would be a picture of the guy with a baby in between two pieces of sub bread. >_>

Actually I posted an exact picture of that in the very first abortion topic I made and got moderated for it.

On that note hows the pro-life union going. I'd be keen to join when its up.

Well, there's, like the government. Why an athiest would hold the ceremony at a church is kinda silly. zakkro

Well, I've always held the belief that marriage was directly tied to the church. >_>

Actually I posted an exact picture of that in the very first abortion topic I made and got moderated for it.

domatron23

Was it of Bush?

I always knew Bush was a traitor. :x

[QUOTE="zakkro"]Well, there's, like the government. Why an athiest would hold the ceremony at a church is kinda silly. Genetic_Code

Well, I've always held the belief that marriage was directly tied to the church. >_>

OT, it's time we take this to the courts! Lets make some waves.

Well it shouldn't... as someone said in a previous thread, no religion has a monopoly on love.zakkro

Yes, but marriage does not always equal love. Look at the divorce rates.

On that note hows the pro-life union going. I'd be keen to join when its up.

domatron23

It glitched up. Nobody could accept the invitations. So I'll have to try again in a month.:cry:

[QUOTE="zakkro"]Well it shouldn't... as someone said in a previous thread, no religion has a monopoly on love.Genetic_Code

Yes, but marriage does not equal love. Look at the divorce rates.

[QUOTE="domatron23"]

Actually I posted an exact picture of that in the very first abortion topic I made and got moderated for it.

Genetic_Code

Was it of Bush?

I always knew Bush was a traitor. :x

Actually I also have a picture of Bush eating a baby right here.That one was for my propaganda topic.

It was the one that Theo described. A dude is holding a crying baby next to his open mouth and the baby is wrapped in bread and lettuce.

[QUOTE="Theokhoth"][QUOTE="domatron23"][QUOTE="Theokhoth"]

If they want to be married in a church, then they need the church's blessing, just like anybody else. . . but forbidding them to marry is kinda ridiculous.

They just shouldn't be allowed to adopt. Because we all know an atheist's favorite diet.:x

domatron23

I'm going to link everyone to an explicit image of baby eating. Don't click the link if you don't like this sort of material (atheists will love it). I warn you it's very messy.

I thought it would be a picture of the guy with a baby in between two pieces of sub bread. >_>

Actually I posted an exact picture of that in the very first abortion topic I made and got moderated for it.

On that note hows the pro-life union going. I'd be keen to join when its up.

A pro-life atheist? Blasphemous!

[QUOTE="Genetic_Code"][QUOTE="domatron23"]

Actually I posted an exact picture of that in the very first abortion topic I made and got moderated for it.

domatron23

Was it of http://www.wonkette.com/images/hmmmm%20delicious.jpg" title="http://www.wonkette.com/images/hmmmm%20delicious.jpg">Bush?

I always knew Bush was a traitor. :x

Actually I also have a picture of Bush eating a baby right here.That one was for my propaganda topic.

It was the one that Theo described. A dude is holding a crying baby next to his open mouth and the baby is wrapped in bread and lettuce.

Holy crap, that picture is terrible!:o:cry:

A pro-life atheist? Blasphemous!

xMOBSTER23x

He's not pro-life. Just awesome.

[QUOTE="domatron23"][QUOTE="Theokhoth"][QUOTE="domatron23"][QUOTE="Theokhoth"]

If they want to be married in a church, then they need the church's blessing, just like anybody else. . . but forbidding them to marry is kinda ridiculous.

They just shouldn't be allowed to adopt. Because we all know an atheist's favorite diet.:x

xMOBSTER23x

I'm going to link everyone to an explicit image of baby eating. Don't click the link if you don't like this sort of material (atheists will love it). I warn you it's very messy.

I thought it would be a picture of the guy with a baby in between two pieces of sub bread. >_>

Actually I posted an exact picture of that in the very first abortion topic I made and got moderated for it.

On that note hows the pro-life union going. I'd be keen to join when its up.

A pro-life atheist? Blasphemous!

Actually I'm rabidly anti-fetus if anything.

Although the leader of the atheism union is pro-life.

Although the leader of the atheism union is pro-life.

domatron23

Seriously? I never knew that.

Or is he one of those "everybody's pro-life" cop-outists?

Oh my. Let's make a new proposition to stop Atheists from marrying.Nifty_Shark

GC, we're going to vary wildly on this one. First off marriage isn't religious, just like Christmas isn't. Christianity took old traditions and made them theirs. I do believe that if a person is a professed Atheist, then a church has a right not to marry them. I've been married nearly 10 years, to a Catholic. Religion is far from a problem, it's actually a conversation piece on many issues as we discuss how we see things, and how we are going to tackle family issues. Additionally in the US marriage is a legal contract, nothing more.btaylor2404

I was expecting to see you. :)

Speaking of which, were you married in a church?

A pro-life atheist? Blasphemous!

xMOBSTER23x

[QUOTE="domatron23"]

Although the leader of the atheism union is pro-life.

Theokhoth

Seriously? I never knew that.

Or is he one of those "everybody's pro-life" cop-outists?

Nope hes a fully fledged "a fertilized egg is a human" type of dude.

[QUOTE="Theokhoth"][QUOTE="domatron23"]

Although the leader of the atheism union is pro-life.

domatron23

Seriously? I never knew that.

Or is he one of those "everybody's pro-life" cop-outists?

Nope hes a fully fledged "a fertilized egg is a human" type of dude.

Interesting. . . .

[QUOTE="xMOBSTER23x"][QUOTE="domatron23"][QUOTE="Theokhoth"][QUOTE="domatron23"][QUOTE="Theokhoth"]

If they want to be married in a church, then they need the church's blessing, just like anybody else. . . but forbidding them to marry is kinda ridiculous.

They just shouldn't be allowed to adopt. Because we all know an atheist's favorite diet.:x

domatron23

I'm going to link everyone to an explicit image of baby eating. Don't click the link if you don't like this sort of material (atheists will love it). I warn you it's very messy.

I thought it would be a picture of the guy with a baby in between two pieces of sub bread. >_>

Actually I posted an exact picture of that in the very first abortion topic I made and got moderated for it.

On that note hows the pro-life union going. I'd be keen to join when its up.

A pro-life atheist? Blasphemous!

Actually I'm rabidly anti-fetus if anything.

Although the leader of the atheism union is pro-life.

Ah... I suppose I'm "anti-fetus" as well.

[QUOTE="domatron23"][QUOTE="Theokhoth"][QUOTE="domatron23"]

Although the leader of the atheism union is pro-life.

Theokhoth

Seriously? I never knew that.

Or is he one of those "everybody's pro-life" cop-outists?

Nope hes a fully fledged "a fertilized egg is a human" type of dude.

Interesting. . . .

One in a million, eh?

*chews on sternum*

[QUOTE="btaylor2404"]GC, we're going to vary wildly on this one. First off marriage isn't religious, just like Christmas isn't. Christianity took old traditions and made them theirs. I do believe that if a person is a professed Atheist, then a church has a right not to marry them. I've been married nearly 10 years, to a Catholic. Religion is far from a problem, it's actually a conversation piece on many issues as we discuss how we see things, and how we are going to tackle family issues. Additionally in the US marriage is a legal contract, nothing more.Genetic_Code

I was expecting to see you. :)

Speaking of which, were you married in a church?

I knew you were :). No, because it was my wife's second marriage, and we were going to pay for it ourselves, we went to a resort in northern Arkansas, Eureka Springs. Great set up, the owner was a pastor, the wife the photographer, and we were going to be married next to the beautiful river that runs thru their land, but it was pouring down rain. So we got married in our cabin. We both loved it. At the time I was an Atheist, but fairly quiet about it, was still trying to learn enough on all sides to have a decent disagreement. Now I have asked, very harshly, not to have a funeral service in a church, even though I love my church, and my pastor understands, funeral services always seem like their trying to sell religion to me, and I don't want that.

If it's a strictly religious process then I would think that atheists would be excluded. You wouldn't see an atheist taking a baptism would you?

That being said marriage is about unionship not religion.

domatron23

Exactly

One in a million, eh?

*chews on sternum*

-Jiggles-

Not really.

And stop eating that! *Snatches sternum away*

>_>

*Takes a nibble*

GC, we're going to vary wildly on this one. First off marriage isn't religious, just like Christmas isn't. Christianity took old traditions and made them theirs. I do believe that if a person is a professed Atheist, then a church has a right not to marry them. I've been married nearly 10 years, to a Catholic. Religion is far from a problem, it's actually a conversation piece on many issues as we discuss how we see things, and how we are going to tackle family issues. Additionally in the US marriage is a legal contract, nothing more.btaylor2404

[QUOTE="domatron23"][QUOTE="xMOBSTER23x"]

A pro-life atheist? Blasphemous!

xMOBSTER23x

Actually I'm rabidly anti-fetus if anything.

Although the leader of the atheism union is pro-life.

Ah... I suppose I'm "anti-fetus" as well.

By anti-fetus I just mean that I justify abortion based upon the less than human state of a fetus and embryo rather than by the choice of the woman.

Wow this thread has gone way off topic.