Most libertarians are in favor of same sex marriage. But are they really holding to a libertarian position? If the heart of libertarianism is limited government then I propose that they are not.
Any true libertarian supports a small government that stays within its bounds. In the case of same sex marriage this has not happened. The federal government has redefined marriage when it has no authority to do so. Marriage and its very definition exist outside of the sphere of the government.
Marriage is defined by our Creator and when the government redefines marriage it is trying to usurp the authority of God. After stepping outside of its legitimate roll, the government then forces all individuals to accept same sex marriage. This violates our individual rights, freedom of conscience, and religious liberty.
No libertarian should support the government claiming authority for itself that it does not have and forcing its will on people, thereby violating our personal freedom. Some libertarians do support the government not being involved in marriage at all. This is a true libertarian position but it is unlikely to happen though.
I support the basic libertarian political philosophy of small government, personal freedom, and individual responsibility. Unfortunately an element of libertarianism devolves into libertinism supporting immoral and absurd things like same sex marriage. Libertarianism needs a Christian worldview as its foundation. Only the Christian worldview provides a basis for reason and ultimate knowledge. With a Christian worldview small government and liberty could become a reality.
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