Yes, there is wisdom to be found in religion, plenty. However, I submit that religion is none of governments business. That includes deciding what is and what is not a religion. Yes, that will drag us into the huge realm of individual rights, and God forbid that happen in the U.S.A. If I alone decide that swinging dead chicken parts in a paper bag above my head counterclockwise for a duration of 20 rotations, or any other such inane practice, is the only way to show homage to a deity, what business is it of government to say that religious practice is not valid? The wonderful idea we have here in the States is that one does not have to cater to any one religion, or better still, any religion. I like to call that "Freedom from religion". I ask for a valid reason for the government to be in the marriage business. What does it matter/who does it harm, who hitches up with who, or how they choose to do it? That legislation has been passed concerning marriage does not answer the question. I enjoy learning new things and am very curious if there is a reason for the government to legislate marriage, short of religious tradition.
Last edited by bonbonbox; 10-16-2003 at 08:48 AM..
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