That “history … argues against gay marriage” is no justification for banning same-sex marriage today (“Same-sex marriage an affront to God’s will,” Star-Advertiser, Letters, Nov. 21). At one time, everyone thought the world was flat, so should we continue believing that historical “fact”?

I will continue to respect letter writer Melvin Partido Sr.’s religion if he will stop shoving his biblical beliefs down our throats. Please remember that our country is governed by our Constitution and the rule of law, not by the Bible, and one of our unalienable rights is the pursuit of happiness.

Life is short, so please stop proselytizing, keep your religious beliefs to yourself and let the rest of us live our lives as we see fit.

Ginny Ching Edmunds

Niu Valley

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