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by Rafael Lopez
First above, what does "sacred" mean? It means separated or dedicated to a deity. Well, if we don't know if there is a God who created we all then we can dedicate our marriages...read more
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by Mark Dawson
To understand the sacred institution of marriage, one has to take a historical perspective and also use statistical data in support of keeping the institution between a man and ...read more
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by C.L. Glover
Marriage should be a sacred institution between only a woman and a man because God designed marriage in this viewpoint. Marriage was created for God's purposes whether we believ...read more
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Is marriage a sacred institution? It once most certainly was. Every major religion in the world has a formal marriage ceremony of some kind; every country in the world had som...read more
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"God made Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve!" Dictionary.com's number one definition for marriage: 1. the social institution under which a MAN and WOMAN establish their dec...read more
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CONSTITUTIONAL INTEGRITY The Declaration of Independence opens with this statement on the origin of rights: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created...read more
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Should marriage be a sacred institution between a man and a woman only? I find it astounding that people would even have to ask this question? First of all God is our cre...read more
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Marriage is a religious institution that bonds a man and a woman together under the blessing of God in a lifetime commitment to each other. On the other hand, with the surging ...read more
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When God looked down from heaven and saw how lustful and greedy mankind's heart had became it sadden his heart. He knew that if he did not get mankind's sexual appetite under c...read more
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by Foxbaron
Yes, it should be a sacred institution only between a man and a woman simply because it is a sacred institution. It is an institution created for the procreation of the human r...read more
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by Lucy Rucker
Marriage should be between only a woman and a man Yes, marriage should be a sacred commitment made between a man and a woman. Marriage is a serious matter, a lifetime relatio...read more
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Marriage is a sacred sacrament between a man and a woman that love each other unconditionally. It is what God intended. I do not doubt that there are women that truly love ano...read more
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I am shocked and astounded that more people would vote otherwise than yes! The world is become a strange and terrible place. Marriage has always been a divine institution devote...read more
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by Manny Amador
The argument I wish to advance here is that redefining marriage to include same-sex relationships will also justify all sorts of other "relationships", eventually destroying mar...read more
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by K. Sera
I am a heterosexual woman who a lesbian friend once laughed when someone asked if we were together saying "she does does not have a gay bone in her body!" I do believe that gays...read more
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I certainly believe marriage is a sacred institution between only a woman and man. My husband and I have been married for going on 52 years this Nov. We have two children who ...read more
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Marriage should always be a sacred union between a man and a woman.Folks who reads their bible will agree.God created Adam and Eve.When God blessed a marriage,that marriage invo...read more
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by Rex Coker
I would think that to carry on the family tree blood line, would be a good reason to keep a sacred institution such as marriage only between a man and a woman. We are all descen...read more
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by Lyman Stone
I know that by saying marriage is a union between a woman and a man, I will be judged as a fundamentalist and lumped in the same category as Westboro Baptist Church. I will be c...read more
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Many people don't speak the same language on this issue. But we mustn't hate 'em. Hate toward another human being is the worst form of human behavior. We must respect those that...read more
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The issues that are currently part of a new civil rights campaign: gay marriage and civil unions. To avoid getting into the history of marriage and the strict definitions placed...read more
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Having been raised by lesbian women myself, I feel as though it is ridiculous that our country is even having this debate. I currently live in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Latin A...read more
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by Phaedra
The world we live in is a fast paced technologically centered sphere with to many people and an opinion for every appendage. That said I am going to go on and enlighten you as t...read more
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Being a heterosexual male raised in a very traditional household I think most people expect me to take the traditional path on this question and espouse the virtues of a marriag...read more
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by Seth Keipper
Yes lets confine marriage to one man and one woman. And while we're at it "exercise should be a sacred institution for overweight people only' and 'Color photography has no app...read more
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Simply, no. But instead of examining why marriage should be free to anyone who wants it, we should take a look at both who is arguing against it, and why. Opponents of freed...read more
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by L. A. Brown
The best part of evolution is seeing the human race grow in mind, spirit and belief. Leave behind those ideas that cause pain and hardship to others. The misconception that marr...read more
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What is marriage? Is marriage about sex? Because that is what this debate is all about. Our society is still heavily biased towards same sex relationships. When talking about g...read more
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I do not understand the argument against gay marriage. It is not mandatory. Heterosexuals, like me, do not have to participate in one. There is the religious argument and the...read more
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If you take all the emotions out of the equation, what is marriage? It is a legal contract between two parties. You can take any definition of the word marriage and apply it any...read more
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Marriage ceased to be a sacred institution when the law permitted certain rights and benefits to be ascribed to people who have engaged in matrimony. Those who argue that Homos...read more
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Debate: Marriage should be a sacred institution between only a woman and a man Every time I stumble on this debate question, I feel a little chuckle come over me. I guess t...read more
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To answer this question, one must discover what the definition of marriage is. In my opinion marriage is the culmination of a mutual respect, desires, needs, wants and love. If...read more
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by Nicki Marks
Imagine your perfect wedding day. You look amazing, the guests are buzzing with excitement, and everything is going according to plan. You walk down the aisle glowing with pride...read more
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Marriage should be a sacred institution. A union of Love. Personally, I can only see such a union work if it's between only two people, but the gender of those people seems insi...read more
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by Sara Celano
Marriage is a sacred and beautiful union that ANYBODY should be allowed to enter. Since when did the government get the right to decide who is allowed to love one another? You c...read more
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by Molly R
As a straight woman, I am proud to disagree on this subject with absolutely no bias whatsoever. I grew up in a family made up of 95% conservative/Christians who were adamant ab...read more
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by Paiten Paul
Such controversies speak volumes regarding our progress as a supposedly civilized race. Today, millions of couples across America are being prohibited to legally secure a life...read more
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by Dale Hoskin
The idea that marriage is somehow the sole providence of religion, while a popular notion, is nonetheless false. The truth of the matter is that what some call "traditional...read more
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by Stephen Bate
Of course not! I feel that it is a serious restriction of human rights to restrict the gender combination that can openly celebrate marriage. Please be aware that I have formed ...read more
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