Originally posted by TexasRealtor: I think alot of people are not seeing the forest because of all the trees. The real issue is the use of the term "marriage." The gay lobbyists have insisted on the use of the term "gay marriage" over "gay union" because they wanted to inflame the ultra conservatives and keep the issue in the media. The term marriage historically and religiously (except for the Mormons for a while) has meant the legal union between one man and one woman. Personally, I chose not to even vote because I don't really give a crap one way or the other. Just my .02
These are just questions I've been curious about, so please take no offense in any way.
So what you're saying is that a marriage is a religious moniker & the states simply file a civil union between the two people - whatever their gender?? So does that mean gays can still obtain a civil union under Texas law?
So if gay people want a marriage, they simply have to find or found a 'church' that will perform a cerimony & recognize the bond from a religious standpoint?
Conversely, if that is the case, WTH is Texas doing by legislating religious matters? Isn't that a violation of freedom of religion if they choose legally apply a definition to a religious cerimony - particularly if it nullifies similar practices in other religions - like having multiple wives - or husbands for that matter? Doesn't that infringe on the rights of the members of GLCDSS ( Gay & Lesbian Church & Diety of Supreme Style - I made that up.. ) ??
Gawd, the arguments could go on forever, couldn't they...
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