Comments on: Great pride that Iowa’s high court makes gay marriage legal

By: public marriage records search

public marriage records search — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:00:34 +0000

public marriage records search…

Even the gurus will agree with what is being said here. I am glad I found it….

By: Randon

Randon — Sun, 03 May 2009 22:51:36 +0000

I’m LDS and on principle we define marriage as a union between man and wife. Ashton is correct in the scriptures speaking of divorce. It is not something to be taken lightly and it is far too abused in the world today, including in my own faith. I understand there is a fundamental difference in many people regarding this issue and I’m willing to accept it as such. As I stated my stance on gay marriage, I would be against it, but it does not mean in any way I hate gays or even gays that have married legally. Matter of fact, I don’t even “dislike” them. I see people sinning against my beliefs everyday, and frankly I myself fall short and need to humble myself and reapply my beliefs. This doesn’t mean I dislike or hate all the other people who i see sin. Why does there have to be “hate” talk involved in these discussion by so many people (not all). Why can’t both sides have intellectual discussions without calling the other party a “cult” in a derogatory manner or “gay hell bound” people on the other side? My personal belief is that those on both sides who use this type of language and hateful mindsets are who are pulling our society down.

By: John M

John M — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:27:49 +0000

Obiously, the state of Iowa is not overrun with the cult from Salt Lake City. Lucky them!

By: Ashton

Ashton — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:59:27 +0000

Brenda, If you read the Gospels, Jesus does not speak anything about homosexuality….(Romans) is NOT in the Gospesl. However, Jesus does speak AGAINST divorice and condemns it! The “Bible” and what Christ says do not always parallel. I go with what Jesus says in the Gospels. Anyone who wants to override the Gospels…that is their choice. “Love your God with all of your Heart. Love your neighbors as yourself.” BTW, please know your audience befor assuming one does not have an academic education in Scripture instructed by a certified “Catholic” theological institute.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:15:30 +0000

Ashton: The Bible doesn’t speak out against homosexuality? Go back and read it again. Romans 1 is just one of many examples of how the Bible is very clear on the sin of homosexuality.

By: Ashton

Ashton — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:05:46 +0000

I commend Lawn on this article/blog. The last time I checked, there is supposed to be a separation of Church & State. Please clarify for me how Brittney Spears can legally marry a person in Las Vegas, however, the very next day she seeks a legal divorice due to her “mistake” in judgement. Ellen was recently married to Portia in California, however, their marriage was voided after last November’s election. Jesus spoke directly against divorice in the Gospels but nothing about homosexuality! Does any person know how many “Christians” out there are legally divoriced? I don’t, but I am sure there are quite a few. Maybe we should quit pointing out the dust in other people’s eyes remove the log of wood in our own. Also, maybe we should go back to Scripture and start practicing slavery again and not allow women to own property and vote. Be careful what we ask for….history has proven that it repeats itself.

By: accuracy

accuracy — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:57:29 +0000

Former Iowan Lawn Griffiths is very excited about Iowa high court’s ‘gay marriage’ ruling . . . Iowa’s Supreme Court may have legalized gay marriage, but that doesn’t mean the state’s citizens have accepted it.

Because the will of the people, and Iowa Senate who is not standing in the way of allowing the people a chance vote, the issue certainly will become central a constitutional ban on gay marriage in the 2010 state election.

Despite recent gay rights backers victories on same-sex marriage in Vermont and Iowa, change is not imminent in other states.

By: accuracy

accuracy — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:30:37 +0000

The city council in Washington D.C. voted last week to recognize same-sex marriage, putting the issue one step closer to a vote at the U.S. Capitol. The D.C. Council’s vote came just as Vermont became the fourth state to legalize gay marriage — and after the Iowa Supreme Court struck down the state’s ban on same-sex marriage.

However, that could soon change. Last year, California’s high court legalized gay marriage, but voters overturned that ruling by vote in the November election.

California and Arizona are among forty-four states that have passed legislation defining marriage as one man and one woman, with such wording in their constitutions.

The U.S. Supreme Court has never addressed the question of same-sex marriage. But as the approval of same-sex marriage in states came from the courts, judges and legislatures are aggressively working to undermine the institution of marriage as solely between a man and a woman.

By: Religulous

Religulous — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:17:50 +0000

Ty says: When America tosses God’s word asunder
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Tell me Ty, do you stone your children to death when they are disobedient, or did you “toss out God’s word”?

By: Aaron

Aaron — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:43:46 +0000

Let me get this straight, you’re a religious columnist and you’re on the opinion pages of the trib and you don’t hate gays…? Sir, obviously you didn’t get the memo that opinion columists for the trib are only supposed be right wing hacks. Take your logic and common sense back to the religion section before this paper grows up and becomes something worth reading. Now back to our regulary scheduled right wing opinion article about gay illegals who smoke pot and want to take your guns away.