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Roger Scruton of Princeton: "Indeed, this loss of the religious aspect of marriage played a key role its weakening, Scruton argues. A sacred vow is a far more binding commitment than a civil promise. And little by little, the state has loosened the marital tie, to the point where, he contends, we now approach "serial polygamy." But these rescindable civil unions cannot carry out the traditional functions. In fact, they serve principally to "amplify the self-confidence of the partners," he maintains, and cannot guarantee security to the children."

Dang I wish marriage was even more sacred than it is today. I'd love it if Marriage were a sacrament in all Christian churches. (even though Catholic marriages fare about the same rate of divorce, I think if all had it, we'd all take it more seriously.) Like Christ said "Because of the hardness of your hearts Moses allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so. I say to you, whoever divorces his wife (unless the marriage is unlawful) and marries another commits adultery." Mt 19:8-9

Just a hope and a dream. St. Joseph pray for good husbands and fathers! We need 'em now. And pray for me as well. I need it most of all.