Navy Chaplains to Officiate Gay Marriages - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Skippy · #1 05-10-2011, 01:34 AM

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The Navy will allow its chaplains to officiate same-sex marriages once the military's ban on gay marriage is officially lifted this summer, according to a new memo written by Navy's head chaplain, Rear Admiral Mark Tidd.

"Regarding the use of base facilities for same-sex marriages, legal counsel has concluded that generally speaking, base facility use is sexuality orientation neutral. If the base is located in a state where same-sex is legal, then base facilities may normally be used to celebrate the marriage."

Read more: http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2011/05/09/navy-chaplains-officiate-gay-marriages#ixzz1LvOQDZl5

Appropriate background music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InBXu-iY7cw

Thoughts?

BTW, I'm in the Navy. I figured it best if I beat the rest of y'all to the punch.

#2 05-10-2011, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Skippy

Appropriate background music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InBXu-iY7cw

Thoughts?

BTW, I'm in the Navy. I figured it best if I beat the rest of y'all to the punch.

If it's legal in a given state, the military base located there has no legal basis to discriminate.

jplinville · #3 05-10-2011, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig

If it's legal in a given state, the military base located there has no legal basis to discriminate.

Yes they do...it's federally owned land and is not subjected to the laws of the state. The federal government does not recognize the marriages of same-sex couples and is prohibited from doing so by the Defense of Marriage Act. DOMA explicitly bars federal recognition of such marriages.

#4 05-10-2011, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jplinville

Yes they do...it's federally owned land and is not subjected to the laws of the state. The federal government does not recognize the marriages of same-sex couples and is prohibited from doing so by the Defense of Marriage Act. DOMA explicitly bars federal recognition of such marriages.

I they are smart, they will chose not to try to take that legal position. Based on the original post, they are smart enough not to push a losing position.

sfloriII · #5 05-10-2011, 11:47 AM

I marine friend of mine figures it's only a matter of time before any religion that doesn't recognize gay marriage will be declared illegal in this country.

jplinville · #6 05-10-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by sfloriII

I marine friend of mine figures it's only a matter of time before any religion that doesn't recognize gay marriage will be declared illegal in this country.

The way things are going in this country...he/she may not be far from the truth.

dynalow · #7 05-10-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sfloriII

I marine friend of mine figures it's only a matter of time before any religion that doesn't recognize gay marriage will be declared illegal in this country.

Not going to happen.
But, that would make Islam...

#8 05-10-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by sfloriII

I marine friend of mine figures it's only a matter of time before any religion that doesn't recognize gay marriage will be declared illegal in this country.

That would be a good first step.

compu_85 · #9 05-10-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sfloriII

I marine friend of mine figures it's only a matter of time before any religion that doesn't recognize gay marriage will be declared illegal in this country.

Religious organization are free to practice whatever membership qualifications they want within their organization. That includes who they choose to let in their door to preform a religious ceremony.

And I'm glad they have that freedom!

But someday I will be able to get married. It's just a matter of time.

-J

#10 05-10-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by compu_85

Religious organization are free to practice whatever membership qualifications they want within their organization. That includes who they choose to let in their door to preform a religious ceremony.

And I'm glad they have that freedom!

But someday I will be able to get married. It's just a matter of time.

-J

I do agree, however, think we need to have a discussion about their tax status.

aklim · #11 05-10-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig

That would be a good first step.

I don't think so. After all, that means a govt can dictate what your religion can or cannot practice.

aklim · #12 05-10-2011, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by compu_85

But someday I will be able to get married. It's just a matter of time.

But I can already hear the arguments that go "What if a man wanted to marry his horse?"

aklim · #13 05-10-2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig

I do agree, however, think we need to have a discussion about their tax status.

What is there to discuss? If you allow M/F couples to file as a couple when they get legally married, what basis do you have to say F/F and/or M/M couples cannot?

Hatterasguy · #14 05-10-2011, 12:43 PM

Waste of the Navy's time.

davidmash · #15 05-10-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sfloriII

I marine friend of mine figures it's only a matter of time before any religion that doesn't recognize gay marriage will be declared illegal in this country.

Right after they abolish free speech, re-institute slavery and take away your guns.