[Truthsayer20]

It is also a strong indicator why the death rate in those countries tends to surpass the birth rate with the exceotion of Muslim immigrants. That s an indicator of long term doom.

Actually, Scandinavian countries have some of the highest birth rates in Western Europe.

Why is it that we as conservatives insist on accepting only a state-approved arrangement as as marriage? Government endorsal will eventually corrupt any institution.

[John Robertson]

"Why is it that we as conservatives insist on accepting only a state-approved arrangement as as marriage? Government endorsal will eventually corrupt any institution."

How many ways CAN you spell libertarian?

Truth, your premise is flawed:

Marriage contracts derived first in religions, only to be endorsed later by "states."

Please don't respond. I know I haven't changed your mind, and you can tell you won't change mine. Use the time instead to help a child...or get into a meaningful discussion with elc.

[Clemenza]

Actually, Scandinavian countries have some of the highest birth rates in Western Europe.

Any theories as to why Italians, Spaniards and Austrians have birth rates well below replacement level?

[sweetliberty]

"Why is it that we as conservatives insist on accepting only a state-approved arrangement as as marriage?"

Marriage is a design of God, not government. The state may make it legal, but it is God who makes it sacred, and it is in commitment to God that partners find the strength of will and the ability to love, honor and cherish until parted by death.