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But one or both could be sterilized. There goes that argument. You can't use a moral argument either, so what's left?1. Christian pastors aren't forced to marry anyone.
2. Incest isn't the same as homosexuality when it comes to marriage - there's a valid argument that it is damaging.
What's left is, in my opinion - more important. A parent is in a position of authority and trust, always. I'm an adult - but I'm always a daughter to my parents. The relationship of a parent to a child is easily abused because of that trust. For example, most child abusers are close family members and children are frequently conflicted about reporting it - even when they become adults they are reluctant to report it. If a mother or father acted in such a way as to encourage a sexual relationship that is an abuse of that trust and authority. I don't see how that can be a healthy relationship for the child and it's certainly an abuse of the parent's role. You could make a better argument for siblings to marry.