Is it right for a person to be forced to marry because of there religion
focus on specific religion but please dont be religiously bias
yes
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no
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"Their" And it's not right to force anyone to do or not do anything that in no way influences the life, actions, or rights of another, regardless of religion of anything else for that matter. Marriage should always be free choice, regardless of whom one marries and for what reason. Religion is as guilty in some instances in some countries, as any other entity which has ever discriminated in this regard. Forced marriage is not better of worse than when individuals were not allowed to marry outside of color of skin, which is no worse than not allowing gays to marry, which is no worse than any other group limiting the rights of any other individual or group, based on... nothing when one considers the idea. Exactly two people are involved in any marriage. Those are the only two who should have a say. Side: No
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Is it not true that you are forcing your ideals onto them? How would you like someone to come over and tell you that you have to get married to this person that you don't know? You may not like it, but those religions could feel the same way about you coming over telling them that they have to marry someone based on western beliefs. Side: yes
'Force' is the key word here. Religion and culture are no excuse for rights violations. If a religion just encourages only marriage within the faith, or discommunicates those who disobey, that's one thing. Not exactly admirable, but still technically voluntary, although even this is arguable when not cooperating could result in ostracization. But when a person is married against their will, there is a problem, and it is not a problem we should ignore in an attempt to appear culturally sensitive. I do not think anyone is advocating that anyone be forced to marry on any particular set of priorities or beliefs. People who are opposed to forced marriage simply advocate more options; if a person wants to let their parents or religion dictate who they marry, fine. If not, they should not be forced to. Side: No
This is the exact heart of why the non-religious are coming more and more to not only not be interested in, but to actually deplore the religious. It is okay for a religion to force individuals. And should individuals dare resist, religion is the victim of some imagined discrimination. If there were a god, he would be an atheist. Side: No
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