Today's the Day

The House of Commons is expected today to pass Bill C-38, the Civil Marriage Act. When this happens, each and every Canadian will be allowed to marry the one they love and have it officially recognized under the eyes of the law.

Other than the obvious, I think another important aspect of this law is that religious groups are not required to perform any unions if they do not agree with same sex marriage. This is a country of freedom and equality and as such, everyone deserves the right to be heard and the respect of being listened to. The government listened to our cries for equality and has made tremendous progress in our goal. Many religious groups who fear, don't believe in, don't understand, or don't want to think about gay marriage also voiced their opinion. They didn't want to be forced into doing something they felt was against their beliefs. The government listened to them too.

And I don't have a problem with that. Even though I don't necessarily agree, I respect their right to live how they choose, just as I expect that from people myself. I wouldn't want to be married in a church where my actions were looked down upon, and the ceremony is performed begrudgingly. I'd rather that battle stay within the church, and be decided by the church. The only way their minds can be changed is from within.

It's not like we homos don't have plenty of options anyways. There are gay churches, there is city hall, and there is the option of a justice of the peace, just to name a few. Just look at all the fabulous things they do on My Fabulous Gay Wedding *(puke)*. Ok, bad example, but you get the point. (Do people in the States even get that show? Or Is it banned from public TV?)

If Q and I ever get married, it won't be in a church. We both feel it's contradictory. And I don't want any mention of God and blah blah blah. Oh, and I don't want the minister or JP or whomever to be wearing one of those rainbow scarves. We all know it's a gay wedding, so unless there's a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, put it away. I'm sure there's a lonely box of Lucky Charms somewhere that could use it.

So that's it. We'll find out the results today. Keep your fingers crossed and hope for the best. Let's show those bible thumping assholes in Washington what "truth, justice, freedom and liberty for All" really means.

Jonathan Barrie
An out and proud Canadian currently living with the man of his dreams.

1:50pm: For anyone who's been paying attention to Zach, the poor kid in Tennessee who's been sent to a Christian Concentrarion Camp for being gay, his blog has gained national attention. Apparently an investigation was launched concerning allegations of abuse. The investigators found nothing wrong. Surprise, surprise. Maybe they should look into the the purpose of the camp????? Sigh. Read more here. They can all go fuck themselves with Knotty's new-found dildo.