Speaking on behalf of our society, I will say the marriage between same sexes should not be condemned and we believe it is our fundamental right. Yet, I would also say, our society will take some time to accept these sorts of things. Gradual changes are happening in our society too and we must not anticipate any kind of change overnight. Social norms are made by the society and gays and lesbians too are a part of this society. They too have right to enjoy their freedom and liberty. If same sex marriages occur, we certainly will favour it.

Sarina Tamang, project coordinator, Blue Diamond Society

Homosexuality is not out of choice but is because of genes. If two homosexuals want to marry each other then what is the problem. People should not bother about it and especially in the society like US. If they love each other, if they are compatible, they agree on things and they like to spend life together then why should others bother about them and their decision?

Marriage is not just bound by society, two persons should be given the right to live too.

Rajesh Hamal, actor

Humans are differentiated into ‘male’ and ‘female’ due to biological characteristics that are largely accepted as natural differences. This is one of the bases for organising matrimonial life. Thus the explanation of social realities and construction of sex to analyse pure society cannot be valid if it ignores the very basics of marriage norms.

Dipak Upadhya

n Obviously, heterosexual marriage is the most fundamental institution of marriage. It is the law of nature. Human beings are born with different body formation. Some people naturally possess such quality and don’t have a choice but go for same sex relationship. Homosexual marriages are fine if the people are born with such qualities but not for people who go for such act on their own wish. It is disrespect to the human kind.

Tshering Gurung, Thamel

n Heterosexual marriage is natural and socially acceptable. Homosexual marriage is unnatural, abnormal and socially unacceptable. I appreciate the step to ban the same sex marriage by US president George bush.

Sano Kaji Karkee, Chapagaon

n Nature has created males and females and heterosexual marriage is the right way. If a person marries another of same gender, there will be a complete halt on generation expansion. So, we should follow the nature’s way of marriage. Heterosexual marriage gives us joy of life and this is not the new phenomenon, as we know homosexual marriage only worsens the cultural values.

Ganesh Prasad Niraula, Birgunj

n Marriage means unification of two opposite sex and this binds two families together. Marriage holds the basics of expanding the generation. The purpose has always been the same in the past and will remain the same in the future. Heterosexual marriage has always been considered as a healthy practise. No matter whether it is west or the east, people will always defy homosexual marriage.

Jagat Gupta, Birgunj

n Humans have charismatic aptitude to establish intimate relationship with the opposite sex, so why not we choose the natural and reliable method of marriage. Don’t you think it sounds unnatural and less practical if one prefers same sex marriage? If this trend of marriage continues then the day may come when we humans may have to plunge into the sea of dilemma to quest our own meaning and existence.

Kumar Dhakal, Swoyambhu

n It is true that every human has the right to live in his or her own way. They should be given a freedom to choose the partner of their own but it doesn’t mean they can go against the nature. Today, some people are demanding homosexual marriages to be implemented. Who knows that in future they might ask the right to marry an animal? We should at least try to prevent and set the limitations from today only. Though I am liberal in any other socio-psychological aspects but will never have the same feelings for gay and lesbian. It is natural to get attracted and get married to the opposite sex.

Reena Bhlon, Boudha

n Marriage between same sexes in spite of being unnatural and uncommon, many countries have legalised. Of course, with regard to reproduction, heterosexual marriage is necessary but if it is a matter of happiness and sharing of love, homosexual marriage can be accepted. But in the country like ours, it is still unfavourable. It is true that it will challenge the social norms and rituals and there is a risk of social imbalance. So, homosexual marriage cannot be accepted nor denied.

Dilip Dachhepati, Capital College

n The stand taken by Bush is absolutely right and by taking such decision the president has safeguarded the society and human dignity as well. As a matter of fact this step has reflected his sense of responsibility towards the society. In the name of individual freedom no such laws should be passed that could destroy the whole society and put the human existence at stake. Moreover, while exercising freedom one should be equally aware with the fact that challenging the nature could be devastating.

Ambika Pandey, Chitwan

n Institution of heterosexual marriage is the ultimate choice for the people of this world to continue their race. The importance of heterosexual marriage can be evaluated by the speech given by US president George Bush recently. But if some homosexuals want to live together then they can give other name to their relations like ‘friendship’ rather than marriage.

Pankaj Kumar Panjiyar, Janakpur

n Marriage is an institution where two opposite sexes unite to contribute for the continuation and stability of the world. Homosexuality will impose threat to the stability. The meaning of freedom, the right of the people, should not be confused and misinterpreted. Liberty must be limited. The decision of US president to ban the homosexual marriage is very much optimistic. There is no meaning of freedom, if there is no life.

Shambhu Nath Jha, Lecturer,

Institute of Engineering, Pokhara

n The same sex marriage has been in existence since the humans started living in the planet. It has been proved that it is a natural biological process that happens to very few humans, and has nothing to do with God, morality. To put on any restriction is wrong and is anachronistic. There are certain things in human’s life one has to accept whether one likes it or not.

Dipak R Tuladhar, Kathmandu

n The recognition of homosexual marriage threatens the institution of marriage that has been running smoothly for eons. Homosexuals are trying to take our society away from easy-going and natural looking mode. They are trying to go against the nature and defame the most prestigious institution called marriage. However, nobody is homosexual by his/ her birth nor have they chosen to be homosexual. So, homosexuals should learn to accept the way they are and so should our society. But our society should at no cost accept them if they want to accept somebody as their spouse.

Nabin Rijal, Siphal

n In marriage, there must be the presence of husband and wife, who can be related both psychologically and biologically. As a matter of fact, there is no meaning in the marriage where both are husbands or both are wives. The fundamental reason of marriage is to continue the generation and I think this is not fulfilled in a homosexual marriage.

Ganesh Ghale, Nawalparasi

n These developed western countries have an open society where homosexuals have freedom. But recently US president George Bush has banned same sex marriage that has disturbed the freedom of homosexuals. The step taken by Bush is not a good one. No one has the right to murder anyone’s interest. In this modern society homosexual marriage and relation should not be taken as negative. Homosexual marriages have become common.

Kritan Sapkota, Bhairahawa

n Homosexual marriage is something, which can’t be digested, in our society. No matter how developed the society is, it has to follow god’s rule that a man has to marry a woman. If homosexual marriage were possible, it would have benefited god the most. Above all, if this is right then it is the most shameful truth for human being because it indicates that they are unable to understand the meaning of marriage, which is a must.

Eren, Kathmandu

n Marriage is, without dispute, one of the most significant forms of personal relationship. For centuries, marriage between the opposite sexes has been a basic element of social organisation. It is the cornerstone of a family. Children are safest and have the best life prospects when they are born and raised in a household with a married parents. According to the sociologist GP Murdock: family only functions with two people of the opposite sex cohabiting with their own or adopted children. I feel that the law must not restrict homosexual relationships in the future but yes marriages between the homosexuals will cease the normal way of the functioning of our society. The dictionary itself spells marriage as the legal union of a ‘man’ and a ‘woman’ for cohabitation and often procreation.

Mahima Bhattachan,

Malpi Institute