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Subject: I'm going to differ with you on a point....


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Princess C
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Date Posted: 11/03/04 1:54am
In reply to: Rogue 's message, "For arguement sake...." on 10/03/04 5:10pm

Marriage has historically been viewed as a "business" contract between families. Woman for many centuries couldn't choose a husband as one was chosen for her by her family. (This applied to men as well.) The point of the marriage was to strengthen families through the exchange of money or goods and the birth of more children. It wasn't until the Church(es) gained prominence did it become viewed as a religious matter or sacrament. There are laws regarding marriage in the United States that have nothing to do with religion. Mostly because they can't given the concept of separation of Church and State. In Russia, you can't be legally married in a Church. You have to have a civil ceremony after which you can have a religious ceremony if you so choice.

All that being said, I see no reason that persons of the same sex shouldn't be allowed to enter into a civil contract of "marriage". Slowly the world is evolving.

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*stands and applaudes*Strega11/03/04 4:21am
Re: I'm going to differ with you on a point....Rogue11/03/04 4:36pm


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