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stephenjack · 15th Aug 2012, 08:06 PM

Just wondering what countries allow gay marriage? And what countries currently have gay marriage or gay rights legislation pending or in the works? Thanks!!!!

SkyDiver · 15th Aug 2012, 08:11 PM

This will tell you all you want to know.

Same-sex marriage legislation around the world - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

stephenjack · 15th Aug 2012, 08:21 PM

Thanks!

SkyDiver · 15th Aug 2012, 08:36 PM

Welcome to EC, btw!

paul · 15th Aug 2012, 08:42 PM

Yeah the US is tricky because some cities allow gay marriages to be performed there and others honor them. Some states even have laws against sodomy (correct me if I am wrong, i think that just means gay sex) because apparently some people still have stone age beliefs about homosexuality. But surveys show that most Americans believe in marriage rights for all and it is mostly older people against it. Mostly because of religious beliefs ( which is why church and state were seperated). Sorry I am rambling, the argument gets me heated. Anyways welcome to EC!
Best of Luck,
Paul

SkyDiver · 15th Aug 2012, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul

Some states even have laws against sodomy (correct me if I am wrong, i think that just means gay sex) because apparently some people still have stone age beliefs about homosexuality.Paul

All remaining sodomy laws were struck down by the Supreme Court in 2003.

Jonah 4 · 15th Aug 2012, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul

Yeah the US is tricky because some cities allow gay marriages to be performed there and others honor them. Some states even have laws against sodomy (correct me if I am wrong, i think that just means gay sex) because apparently some people still have stone age beliefs about homosexuality. But surveys show that most Americans believe in marriage rights for all and it is mostly older people against it. Mostly because of religious beliefs ( which is why church and state were seperated). Sorry I am rambling, the argument gets me heated. Anyways welcome to EC!
Best of Luck,
Paul

The definition of sodomy varied state to state. In some states it just included 'gay sex' but in others it might be anything that isn't coitus.

Dasc Crescent · 22nd Aug 2012, 12:51 PM

Mostly unrelated but interesting fact: The native Americans not only allowed gay members, but saw homosexuality as a blessing, many of their greatest leaders were gay.
that is all

SohoDreamer · 22nd Aug 2012, 12:54 PM

I think that, once my generation is the eldest, bigotry based on sexual orientation won't be nonexistent but it will be like racism is today in western society. Still there, but equality rules.

15th Aug 2012, 08:06 PM	#1
stephenjack Member Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: it's like the closet door is made out of steel Location: New York Posts: 94 Join Date: Aug 2012	Where's it legal? Just wondering what countries allow gay marriage? And what countries currently have gay marriage or gay rights legislation pending or in the works? Thanks!!!!

15th Aug 2012, 08:11 PM	#2
SkyDiver ภูมิใจที่ได้เป็นเกย์ Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Alberta Posts: 1,758 Join Date: Mar 2012 Tournaments Won: 3	Re: Where's it legal? This will tell you all you want to know. Same-sex marriage legislation around the world - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

15th Aug 2012, 08:21 PM	#3
stephenjack Member Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: it's like the closet door is made out of steel Location: New York Posts: 94 Join Date: Aug 2012	Re: Where's it legal? Thanks!

15th Aug 2012, 08:36 PM	#4
SkyDiver ภูมิใจที่ได้เป็นเกย์ Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Alberta Posts: 1,758 Join Date: Mar 2012 Tournaments Won: 3	Re: Where's it legal? Welcome to EC, btw!

15th Aug 2012, 08:42 PM	#5
paul Paul Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Closeted but confident in my sexuality Location: Maryland Posts: 112 Join Date: Aug 2012	Re: Where's it legal? Yeah the US is tricky because some cities allow gay marriages to be performed there and others honor them. Some states even have laws against sodomy (correct me if I am wrong, i think that just means gay sex) because apparently some people still have stone age beliefs about homosexuality. But surveys show that most Americans believe in marriage rights for all and it is mostly older people against it. Mostly because of religious beliefs ( which is why church and state were seperated). Sorry I am rambling, the argument gets me heated. Anyways welcome to EC! Best of Luck, Paul __________________ "I would say I kind of have an unfair advantage, because I watch reality dating shows like a hawk, and I learn. I absorb information from the strategies of the winners and the losers. Actually, I probably learn more from the losers." -Michael Scott

22nd Aug 2012, 12:51 PM	#8
Dasc Crescent Straight dude hugger Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Everyone but people who dont matter at school. Location: Joburg, South Africa Posts: 103 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: Where's it legal? Mostly unrelated but interesting fact: The native Americans not only allowed gay members, but saw homosexuality as a blessing, many of their greatest leaders were gay. that is all __________________ Do not inhale: may lead to blindness, car sickness and/or queerness.

22nd Aug 2012, 12:54 PM	#9
SohoDreamer Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: All but family Location: Leeds, England Age: 17 Posts: 214 Join Date: Feb 2012	Re: Where's it legal? I think that, once my generation is the eldest, bigotry based on sexual orientation won't be nonexistent but it will be like racism is today in western society. Still there, but equality rules.

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