Same-Sex Marriage
Politicians chose to reject the obvious cultural and natural
characteristics of marriage and the subsequent creation and care of
children, and made marriage just about partnership. Despite their
grandiose view, the politicians never had the authority to redefine
marriage - and their efforts only mask reality. In ramming through this
bill in a shameful way without due consideration, and with no clear
public mandate, politicians committed an arrogant act of cultural
vandalism. The equality cause is not advanced by destroying
institutions. Equality should respect difference, not destroy it. For
millions and millions of people worldwide, marriage is a specific
culturally and historically bound institution. Proponents argued that
civil unions were an acceptable alternative, and there was no need to change the current legislation. It is
interesting to note how many MP’s voted to define marriage as one man one woman in 2005 and against civil
unions in 2004, yet flip-flopped on the issue in this vote.
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