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RicOlie_2
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The Controversial Discussions Thread (Was "The Prejudice Discussion Thread" (Was "The Human Sexuality Discussion Thread" (Was "The Homosexuality Discussion Thread")))
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16-Jan-2014, 5:27 PM

Warbler said:

RicOlie_2 said:

Warbler said:

RicOlie_2 said:

Warbler said:

RicOlie_2 said:I don't think government should be involved in anything to do with marriage at all.

what about civil unions?    There has to be some way for the law to recognize a spouse as next of kin.   

 I suppose I phrased that badly, but I don't think governments should be involved with marriage any further than recognizing it.

what about recognizing gay marriage?

I think in this case gay marriage should be recognized (though don't quote me for it, I change my mind daily and I am undecided on the matter),

 this might help you decide:

RicOlie_2 said:

The Catholic Church only requires Catholics to follow its rules.

 Yes, that is what I base my opinion on, but since the Church is often opposed to legalizing it, I'm not sure which stance to take, especially since I don't know enough on the issue.