I think marriage equality shouldn't even be something to debate. The question "What has my marriage got to do with your religion" comes to mind.
Personally, I am 100% for marriage equality; but the attitudes of non-theists (atheists/agnostics) towards same-sex marriage is actually the topic of a research paper I am working on. While the data I am using only applies to US non-theists, the results show that non-theists are the group to be most likely in favor of same-sex marriage. Comparing religious groups Nones are the most in support of same-sex marriage but within the Nones groups, comparing Non-theists to those that are spiritual but non-religious shows that Non-theists are about 1.5 to 2* times more likely to support same-sex marriage.
*I don't have my results on hand at the moment but across all models, I am pretty sure the results are in that range.
Love should never be suppressed and unfortunately those that are against marriage equality are doing just that in suppressing the ability of certain people to express that love as they see fit (in this case getting married).
Plus, who gives a rat's ass who someone ELSE marries? Shit, 50% of the hetero population can't even keep their own marriages together, don't think they need to be getting involved with other folks marriages.
Marriage is a legal union under the law and the law needs to be equally applied to everyone who wants to enter into one.
My life is not up for debate. You don't have to like me, but I am a human being who wants the same things out of life as anyone else. I owe bigots nothing.
I assume you're asking if we approve of same-sex marriage.
I voted yes. One of my daughters is a lesbian and her and her then fiance' got married as soon as the ban was lifted here in the U.S. (or the law was changed, however you want to look at it).
Some might use try to use the religious argument but you're right, I don't think that will outweigh the advantaged of marriage equality.
Marriage carries with it legal advantages that a simple partnership does not, e.g. health insurance, getting loans, etc.
I believe there is no logical argument against equality. If the church or organisation you are a part of is against equality, then they are not forced into equality otherwise. But to use their freedom to deny equality of others outside is morally stupid because the same argument can be used against their organisation or church otherwise!