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Originally Posted by Astreja  Marriage is not the exclusive property of religion. I do agree that church denominations have the right to control their own ceremonies, but a secular marriage ceremony should be open to both heterosexual and same-sex couples.
Under the laws of most jurisdictions, there is a substantial difference in the rights and benefits afforded to married couples as opposed to unmarried, common law or other unions. A gay or lesbian couple should not have to spend thousands of dollars to give each other the same legal and financial protections automatically given to a man and woman with a $25 marriage license. |
I guess I should have clarified my definition of marriage in this instance. Mariage = religious, I know it's not really defined as such, but that's how I'm using it.
While I don't agree with anything about religion, as long as it's around it can believe, accept and promote anything it once. We can complain about it, mock them and laugh at the stupid things they do, but forcing them to change isn't really my thing. If you don't like it, leave it.