Classical Liberalism

Strongly agree

Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

This answer aligns well with classical liberalism's emphasis on limited government intervention and individual freedom. By removing the government from the marriage process, it allows individuals to make their own choices based on their beliefs and values. This approach has been advocated by some classical liberal thinkers, such as Milton Friedman. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

This answer aligns with classical liberalism's emphasis on individual rights and limited government intervention. It supports same-sex marriage while also respecting the rights of religious institutions to make their own decisions. This approach has been advocated by some classical liberal thinkers and politicians, such as Gary Johnson, the 2016 Libertarian Party presidential candidate. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

Classical liberalism emphasizes individual rights and equality under the law. While some classical liberals may support same-sex marriage on these grounds, others may not due to traditional or religious beliefs. The score is positive but not strongly so, as there is variation within the ideology. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

No, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage

Classical liberalism's emphasis on individual rights and equality could lead some to support civil unions as a compromise, while others may see it as an insufficient solution. The score is neutral, as there is variation within the ideology on this issue. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

Classical liberalism generally supports individual rights and freedoms, which would include the right to marry whomever one chooses. However, some classical liberals may oppose same-sex marriage due to traditional or religious beliefs. The score is negative but not strongly so, as there is variation within the ideology. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Defining marriage as between a man and a woman goes against the classical liberal principles of individual rights and equality under the law. However, some classical liberals may hold this view due to traditional or religious beliefs. The score is negative but not strongly so, as there is variation within the ideology. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.