Isn't this a matter of semantics?
2006-09-21 03:02:38 · 5 answers · asked by mel_vogtman 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Another way to look at it is, Why are "civil unions" not acceptable to the gay community? IF same sex couples are afforded all the 'benefits' of a marriage (ie, tax benefits, insurance benefits, inheritance etc.) and they want to 'legalize' their relationship--why does it have to be called 'marriage'? I believe all 'couples' whether they be life partners or two family members (ie two sisters) who live together as a family should receive 'marital' type benefits. And I have asked myself a million times why am I opposed to calling it 'marriage' (cuz I really don't understand it myself)--I guess because it's not the same (as traditional marriage).
2006-09-21 03:46:50 · answer #1 · answered by Cherie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A civil union is a legal partnership agreement between two persons. They are typically created for same-sex couples with the purpose of granting them benefits that are found in marriage
A marriage is a relationship between or among individuals, usually recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. Marriage often has the dual nature of a binding legal contract plus a moral promise
2006-09-21 03:10:59 · answer #2 · answered by JM 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a christian conservative, marriage began in many cultures as the joint union between a man and a woman, but gays want equal rights and tax breaks, etc., (Don't worry I'm not a gay basher). And Christians, Jews, etc. don't like the word marriage being used.
2006-09-21 03:06:12 · answer #3 · answered by Reagan Conservative 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, It'd be easier if they just started a new branch of christianity. Gay Christianity.
Hah! That's a thought. Though, it is the only way they can be married in a christian way.
2006-09-21 03:13:23 · answer #4 · answered by dane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not quite sure?
2006-09-21 03:05:29 · answer #5 · answered by Angel of Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋