[DuncanWaring]

Actually, the history of marriage was more of a business deal to secure fortunes or raise status.

99.9% of all the people who ever lived have generally been dirt-poor, with no fortune or status to be improved by a business marriage.

Old Testament patriarchs had multiple wives and concubines of the female persuasion.

"Producing children" is not what defines marriage. Creating an environment most likely to lead to healthy, competent adults is what defines marriage.

Welcome to FR. Your short posting history shows your sole interest to be the promotion of "homosexual marriage". Do you have any other interests?

[MarkAmerican]

Actually, I have many interests and look at a few blog sites daily.

I like rational discussions, not accusations. Looking at facts, not just reacting to our internal beliefs. Therefore, I feel its important to bring in an alternative view so we can all think about our positions.