Originally posted by Andy W.: You aren't seperating church from state! The marriage they want is legally binding. It has nothing to do with religuos beliefs. I'm not askin the church to recognize it only the gov't! The church doesn't declare you split you belonging's 50/50 or who the children belong to!
-Andy
Exactly my point... What they want(have gotten) has little similarity to marriage as it WAS. I distictly remember my vows including "we are gathered here together UNDER GOD"..fairly typical in a Christian wedding. Not all weddings are Christian but short of the quick trip to Vegas or a Justice of the peace a religious reference is typical. The lack of religion in marriage is not solely responsible for the degradation of the insitution but may be a component. Basic Religious values tend to be a good thing in marriage.
I understand what the ruling was, I am only stating that marriage has changed alot in recent years, and generally not for the better. Not the fault of gays certainly but the recent ruling certainly doesn't help the institution IMO.
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