The Constitution clearly states there should be a separation of church and state. Based on what some people say, they believe marriage is a *sacred* institution that is defined in the *Bible* as the union of a man and a woman. To me, that sounds like a lot of church mixing with state.
I think the State should issue certificates for "Civil Unions" to individuals who wish to live together. Regardless of the sex of either partner. The "civil union" is for any two people choosing to commit themselves to each other and be recognised by the State as one.
THEN, if a couple wants to get "married", they go to a church and get married. However, they are still recognised by the state as a civil union. So marriages would be handled by the Church, not the State. If the Church thinks it's wrong to marry two men or two women, then they don't have to do it. No debate. That's their perogative.
I know it will never happen. It's just a hypothetical suggestion, but one that would be ideal, i think.
2006-07-11
04:36:21
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