That’s why the real target is destroying marriage.
Civil unions, along with common contract law and powers of attorney, satisfy the legal requirements of homosexual relationships giving them full protection less marriage.
It is the natural outgrowth of permanently immature sexuality seeking recognition (unattainable) and in the service of the evil one.
The real target is destroying Christianity in general and Catholicism in particular; their unwavering opposition to abortion, re-marriage, and artificial contraception has put them in the crosshairs of some powerful, wealthy groups and individuals.
Yes, by destroying marriage they continue to destroy the nuclear family, and that plays into dependency on the federal government for security and basic needs.