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To: winodog
As far as I am concerned the Holy Bible says nothing about going to the state department and getting a license...

That is really what I think.

I personally believe that the institution of marriage is intended to provide a stable family for the purpose of raising children. To me, that implies a heterosexual marriage.

The compact that is made is between the two people and God. It is none of the government's business.

In that sense, I suppose I could support a gay marriage or a polyamorous marriage. I do not -- but I still don't think it is the government's business. It is God's business.

17 posted on 03/09/2003 7:15:04 AM PST by The Other Harry
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To: The Other Harry
The compact that is made is between the two people and God. It is none of the government's business.

You're wrong. When people are married, there are all sorts of legal implications concerning property, financial obligations, and so on. Even within the context of Biblical marriage there were legal/governmental implications.

48 posted on 03/10/2003 2:34:39 PM PST by r9etb
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