AMEN!
Presumably the definition of marriage does only include people in a sexual relationship. I can’t think of any good reason for defining it so narrowly but that seems to be what we are going with for right now.
That is actually a good question. The court challenge to Proposition 8 predated the vote by six months or so… Why the vote was allowed to take place, in the presence of this court challenge, is anyone’s guess,
Agreed that it might be difficult to police; as such extend benefits to same-sex couples as they might adopt children by those who have them out of wedlock/other situations which, in effect is helping to raise the next generation of citizens. Its a fair and equitable resolution to the issue.Too difficult to police without an all invasive State, which I’m sure that you do not want.
You can’t. It is also difficult to police child abuse, and we don’t allow that, either.
There is a Christian writer who advocates this…I don’t think any of his kids were married with permission of the state. They all wrote up their own marriage covenants and had them notarized. But I can’t think of who this person is…I’ll find out.He’d have to concentrate on shrinking government, reducing the national debt, and increasing government transparency… no political future in that.
At any rate, the best way to protest gay *civil *marriage licenses (gay marriage doesn’t actually exist, because it is an oxymoron) would be for Christian couples to refuse to buy civil marriage licenses, thereby completely removing the legitimacy of the government to issue marriage licenses. Turn their license-regime into a mockery, and leave them scrambling to make up the loss of income.
It would save us all money on our tax bills, as well.
But wait… have they included a definition of “children” in the Constitution? I am convinced that my pet goldfish is my baby. I love it like a child. That must count for something! Some people are against equal rights for goldfish, but that’s just because they are ichthyophobic.
One of the reasons for all this confusion is we have completely lost the reason for marriage. Marriage was created by God to picture the relationship he has with his Church. That is why we are called the Bride of Christ. Just as the marital sexual relationship between a man and a woman produces children, so the relationship between God and his church produces spiritual children, who are born into eternal life in the Kingdom of Heaven.Presumably the definition of marriage does only include people in a sexual relationship. I can’t think of any good reason for defining it so narrowly but that seems to be what we are going with for right now.
Does anybody for gay marriage care to explain to me why sex is an essential part of a marriage?
Gay boyfriend to gay boyfriend. If I marry you, I want you to know it’s only for the money.
That’s an excellent question. How can the state put sexual restrictions on same-sex unions?
I will repeat: in California gays already have all the rights of marriage. This isn’t about rights; it’s about an agenda.
This is the liberal argument taken to its ultimate conclusion, and trust me, if our society survives this for any length of time, it will happen.But wait… have they included a definition of “children” in the Constitution? I am convinced that my pet goldfish is my baby. I love it like a child. That must count for something! Some people are against equal rights for goldfish, but that’s just because they are ichthyophobic.
A private contract would be better protected by the law than civil marriages are. No unilateral dissolvement (no-fault divorce). You’d have to pay a penalty for leaving without cause. And child support is extra-marital, anyway.
I really love my doggy. What if Spot can’t visit me in the ICU? Boo, hoo. You guys are so mean. Religious fanatics! Dog haters!
Are you aware that 78% of all marriages never end in divorce? The state of marriage is far healthier than we are told by the left. The divore rate skyrockets only because many people divorce 2,3,4 and 5 times, which skews the numbers to make it look as if half the marriages end in divorce…not true.
I agree with you about Cali gays having all the rights of marriage; however I’ll go farther and state that it should be a national law permitting same-sex unions between consenting couples.
The Founding Fathers could not anticipate assault rifles or surgical abortions. The courts have to rule as to their intent.
As GK Chesterton said, if you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything. Case in point.I really love my doggy. What if Spot can’t visit me in the ICU? Boo, hoo. You guys are so mean. Religious fanatics! Dog haters!
Look at these puppy eyes. How can you be so cruel! How can you deny Spot equal protection under the law?
What if I want to ensure that my best buddy inherits? Wasn’t there a case recently where some woman bequethed everything to her dog, and it went to court?