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Originally posted by: jphelan
I stand by my 2008 statement...
WebsterDefinitionOfMarriage (2008) - the social institution under which a man and woman establish their decision to live as husband and wife by legal commitments, religious ceremonies, etc.
By definition, marriage can only occur between a man or a woman. I will not call a "civil union" a marriage because, by definition, it cannot be a marriage.
If you want to call yourself a duck -- have at it. But unless you have feathers, a pecker, and say Quack --- I'm not gonna call you a duck. Having a statewide proposition to allow you to call yourself a duck seems pretty silly to me.
I believe same sex couples should be entitled to buy a license to legally bond, just like they should be able to purchase a license for picnic permit. To avoid confusion, I now call a marriage conducted in a church a "Blessed Union" because it is totally different than two men, two women, or two ducks that are bonded by a justice of the peace.
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Originally posted by: Liondownnow
Webster is updated yearly. The definition in 2008 is just that, the definition in 2008. If Webster updates their position will you?
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Originally posted by: snidely333Quote
Originally posted by: jphelan
I stand by my 2008 statement...
WebsterDefinitionOfMarriage (2008) - the social institution under which a man and woman establish their decision to live as husband and wife by legal commitments, religious ceremonies, etc.
By definition, marriage can only occur between a man or a woman. I will not call a "civil union" a marriage because, by definition, it cannot be a marriage.
If you want to call yourself a duck -- have at it. But unless you have feathers, a pecker, and say Quack --- I'm not gonna call you a duck. Having a statewide proposition to allow you to call yourself a duck seems pretty silly to me.
I believe same sex couples should be entitled to buy a license to legally bond, just like they should be able to purchase a license for picnic permit. To avoid confusion, I now call a marriage conducted in a church a "Blessed Union" because it is totally different than two men, two women, or two ducks that are bonded by a justice of the peace.
Why does this bother you? You're creating confusion in your own mind.
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Originally posted by: jphelanQuote
Originally posted by: Liondownnow
Webster is updated yearly. The definition in 2008 is just that, the definition in 2008. If Webster updates their position will you?
So if Webster defines green to be blue next year, is that OK with you?
If won't be OK with me when churches are forced to perform same sex civil unions against their biblical teachings. Will that be OK with you?
