To me it all boils down to there only being one valid reason for society to sanction marriage. Men and women generally produce offspring. They are our future and they need protection until they come of age, therefore it is in societies interest to protect the relationship between their parents.
Men and women generally produce offspring. They are our future and they need protection until they come of age, therefore it is in societies interest to protect the relationship between their parents.
+++++++++++++++++++
We’re not exactly setting records though. 50% divorce rate, Fewer children, school issues, we’re near last in western democracies in education standards. While I’m somewhat neutral on the issue of gay unions, I don’t view them as a threat to my family or my marriage. We do need to encourage a family setting but not at the expense of all those who don’t fit the mold, both straight and gay. I live in a community where almost half are gay couples. I’ve lived here now 16 years and haven’t seen any couples split up yet, either gay or straight. Some of the gay couples here have been together 20 or more years.
I’ve heard about gay promiscuity but I sure don’t see it in my community. I’ve heard a lot of the negatives and I haven’t seen it here.