The sanctity of marriage is the bond between a man and a woman. I believe it is a gift from God because through marriage, the love shared by two individuals, new life is brought into this world.
I know I'm going to regret getting in to this, but if marriage between a man and woman is to bring in new life, then to do we need to further define marriages as just that? Do we need to have fertility testing prior to marriage, and if either person is infertile, they can't be married? Or couples that have no desire to have children? Or, older people who may be past child-bearing age that want to be married?
IMO, marriage should be a contract between two consenting people, no different than organizing a business or any other legally binding matter. It is up to the individuals to define how that contract should be carried out. And if they wish or desire a religious aspect to the execution of that contract (a church marriage), than that is their right.
But those people should not have the right to impose their will, beliefs or desires on others who to wish to conduct their business differently.
<stepping off his soapbox>
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!!!
Oh, and to get back to the topic on this thread, I think Santorum could pull 10% of the gay vote. If there is more emphasis put on economic issues than social, the percentage could go higher. I know I will NOT be voting for him, and I will be working with other organizations to get Rick out of office in 2006.
