Can someone explain to me what is meant by that argument against homosexual marriage, that "redefining" marriage would be "redefining it out of existence"? What does that mean? How do you redefine something out of existence? I'm not saying I feel one way or the other, it's just that I keep hearing people use that phrase when they talk about how gay marriage shouldn't be legal, but I have no idea what that means. Can someone explain?
Again, I'm just asking, not taking either side... so don't label me a liberal, conservative, Christian, athiest or whatever. Just curious.
2006-07-19 11:25:06 · 2 answers · asked by . 7 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
The last thing in this world I ever want to do is saddle someone with a label. We do not fit into nice, neat little packages...and it is such a heated topic; I feel brave just coming here. The only thing I can say is that when you give love; when you receive love...then you honor all that is good in life...and God doesn't care if you have a piece of paper to do it...or where you came from...or who you are...for your loving spirit will speak above all other voices.
I am very understanding of many things, I see both sides of the issue...and I prefer to remain neutral...but what they mean is that it threatens and challenges everything we perceive as marriage...mainly a traditional (and hopefully, loving) union between a man and woman...and it often includes the words..."in the eyes of God"...and it did not include any other concept of marriage. I hope this answers your question.
2006-07-19 11:38:53 · answer #1 · answered by riverhawthorne 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Redefining {something} out of existence" means that you have changed the meaning of the word so drastically that the perceived original meaning of the word is lost.
The argument basically boils down to "I can't defend my idea if that's what the word means. By agreeing to your interpretation of the word, then my position would be wrong."
2006-07-19 18:35:49 · answer #2 · answered by hogan.enterprises 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋