Quote:I have been pondering this issue of Gay Marriage for some time and have come to this conclusion:

 

What does being married have to do government benefits?

 

Let's be honest.  Marriage is a biblical union between a man and woman in the eyes of God.  Let us not debate the issue of if there is a God and how he would judge us, but acknowledge that as far as I can see this is the basis of marriage.  What pray tell does this have to do with healthcare, insurance and tax returns?

 

Why can't we have marriage a faith based institution for those that believe and a civil union for those seeking government benefits?  If two God fearing individuals wish to get married then let the church marry them.  If they wish to have tax breaks and healthcare benefits then let them seek a government sanctioned civil union?  Why do these two issues have to be tied together?  This will allow the government sanctioned benefits be available to all parties and the Christians ideal of marriage to be totally separate.

 

No, Marriage isn't a religious institution. Marriage pre-dates written word, and was certainly performed before monotheism. At times marriage was nothing more than a contract between two families.  I'm not sure why the religious feel they need to make a claim on this for themselves.  Marriage basically is a legal union between two people.  And it's not just Christians that get married.  People who are of other religions have long gotten married.  


You have your right to believe that marriage is a sacred bond between two people if you so choose.  But  several different cultures have had marriage.  You don't get to all of a sudden decide that only your group has access to it because you believe that your god created it. 

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