As long as you see the irony of what you said before, I don't care whether or not that was your worst edit. One of the things that bothers me the most is hypocrisy, and you making fun of a "gaper" when you're really no better yourself is just arrogant.
Actually, I'm sure it's quite clear that I along with everyone else in this thread would like to see this new edit so why don't you go ahead and post it yourself?
And lastly, let me be clear where I stand on this. I have no issue with what you believe, or what anyone else believes to be true. Who am I to judge and dictate to other people what is or isn't an absolute truth? After all there isn't much in this world that is absolutely and unarguably true, whether it be scientific theory or fact, religion, or cultural/spiritual beliefs.
What I do have an issue with however, is when a person or persons, in the assumption that their belief is the epitome of consciousness, force it upon people whether it is their will or not. I'm a strong believer in people being able to figure out things for themselves, and creating their own opinion on things. This is why I disagree with Jehovah's Witnesses for example, not at all because of their belief or religion, but because they feel compelled to force it upon every human being on the planet.
Likewise, I dislike my friends lecturing people about the "benefits" of smoking weed, and arguing against their beliefs about it. Sure there is a time for that, but when someone has decided they will not smoke, that's their choice regardless of whether they are aware of the facts or not, so let it be. (And before someone calls me out on this somehow, I do smoke weed, and quite a bit at times although I have temporarily put it aside to concentrate on academics and other things).
Now you going ahead and saying gay marriage is against your beliefs is fine. I don't contest it, and in fact I highly respect and commend you for being able to stand up for your opinion so valiantly, not many people are able to do that. What I cannot condone though, is taking it one step further and enforcing your belief that gay marriage is unconstitutional on other people. The issue does not affect you personally, and although it may go against the word of your god, it does not physically, emotionally, directly or indirectly harm you or your rights as an American citizen.
In your pursuit of happiness, you have decided to live by the word of god and I hold that in the utmost respect. But in return, I ask of you to respect others in their pursuit of happiness, and if that journey should entail the recognition of two loving individuals to be joined under the rule of law, for you to support that and respect that as you would for anyone else that you may know. You do respect gender equality no? You seem educated enough to know that women are not at all inferior to men, and in some situations are superior to the male gender. If it were an issue of gender equality in the workplace, gender equality in public areas, gender equality as a right under the American Constitution and as a fundamental aspect of human rights, would you not support that cause?
Being Gay or Lesbian is no different, just as you are attracted to women, and your mother to men (or rather, a man, not men), a Gay man or a Lesbian woman just happens to be attracted to the same gender. They are no different than you or I, so why do they suddenly have to be inferior under the eye of the law? Marriage doesn't always happen with a Priest presiding over inside a Church, and although traditional Marriages may still be considered a fundamental aspect of Christianity, the definition has morphed over the years to encompass much more than that for the general populace, and for people around the world.
I have faith that you will be able to understand my argument but please understand also that I am not trying to conform you to what I believe in any way. All I ask is that you respect the freedom of choice and the beauty of a diverse community that as someone pointed out before is a fundamental, and virtuous American value.
And if you read all of this, thank you.