Marriage only existed at the state level as well. The definition of marriage is different in every single state.
I don't even have to look this up to know its wrong. Two posts ago you yourself admitted the government asks your marital status on your federal tax return so there is certainly a federal institution in some form.
@Lithl I agree on all counts there is no reason that same sex marriages should be forced to use a different vernacular unless the alternate agenda is to degrage same sex marriage as an equal institution. It in no way impedes the rights of others and is an excellent expression of freedom for those who choose to engage in it.
@blatch Yeah adblocker is your friend. I don't see any banner ads or popups at all.
I don't even have to look this up to know its wrong. Two posts ago you yourself admitted the government asks your marital status on your federal tax return so there is certainly a federal institution in some form.
@blatch Yeah adblocker is your friend. I don't see any banner ads or popups at all.
Is it equality to have same sex couples use a different term for their marriage?
Can a "separate but equal" policy really represent equality?
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?
Do same sex marriages impede the religious freedoms of others?
Discuss