It is equality to have same sex couples use a different term for their marriage? Can a "separate but equal" policy really represent equality?
The separation itself puts them on unequal footing.
Is marriage a purely religious ceremony, or is it is a legal contract between two people sanctioned by the state, or even a combination of the two?
I've always considered marriage to be a purely legal contract. If I were to get married in a courhouse, with absolutely no religious pretext in any way, it wouldn't be questioned if I claimed to be married, provided my partner was considered "socially acceptable" in the context.
I've always viewed the religious aspects of partnerships seoarately, because they're optional.
Do same sex marriages impede the religious freedoms of others?
It really should only affect you if you plan on marrying someone of the same sex.
I've always considered marriage to be a purely legal contract. If I were to get married in a courhouse, with absolutely no religious pretext in any way, it wouldn't be questioned if I claimed to be married, provided my partner was considered "socially acceptable" in the context.
I've always viewed the religious aspects of partnerships seoarately, because they're optional.
It really should only affect you if you plan on marrying someone of the same sex.
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