If the purpose of a marriage is to produce offspring, what about barren women? What about sterile men? Should these people not be allowed to marry or be forced to divorce because they are unable to produce offspring? How are these people any different from any other type of couple incapable of reproducing? They are… Continue reading
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Get Marriage out of Government
People who know me well know that I have a rather Libertarian view on marriage: it shouldn’t exist as a government term. Simply put, if you want to have a religious ceremony with your partner, opposite or same sex, that is up to your particular religion and church. Marriage has always been a religious ceremony…. Continue reading
Sanctity of Marriage
We must protect the sanctity of marriage! Sound familiar? It seems to be the constant rhetoric of those who wish to live without equal rights for all. For some reason, a 50% divorce rate and infidelity within marriage creates some sort of sanctity with which we dare not mess. Florida is dragging its feet on… Continue reading
Gay Couples Pay More in Taxes
When a married couple files jointly, there are deductions available to them that are unavailable to people filing as a single. It also saves money as a couple filing jointly only has to prepare one return instead of two. Gay marriage is legal in nine states and the District of Columbia. MarketWatch discusses this issue: Much… Continue reading