|
Examples of other "status quo" practices that are now no longer accepted by the majority of the Western world:
Slavery
Blood feuds
Duels
Arranged marriages
I'll also point out that there are biblical approval for all of these as well as widespread acceptance of them. Cultures change. Ours probably will accept homosexual marriage, although it may not be in our lifetimes (then again it might). Since I'm not gay, it won't directly affect me regardless of the outcome. However, it does affect my friends and family and I don't want to see them struggle with issues like Gilda's. If you're against gay marriage, my opinion is that you're ignoring the realities of life. If you're willing to grant all the rights that a married couple has but unwilling to call it a marriage, then that's fine with me as long as you recognize my right to call it what it really is.
__________________
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - B. Franklin
"There ought to be limits to freedom." - George W. Bush
"We have met the enemy and he is us." - Pogo
|