A same-sex union contradicts the nature and purposes of marriage. It is not based on the natural complementarity of male and female. It cannot cooperate with God to create new life; and the natural purpose of sexual union cannot be achieved by a same-sex union. Because persons in a same-sex union cannot enter into a true conjugal union, it is wrong to equate their relationship to a marriage.

They have to keep it like a fireplace. All the time you have to added up new wood otherwise the whole thing goes bye-bye. All the time you are supposed to have some excitement in marriage. And you have to look good – not like trash. They are supposed to have a date and go to a motel and a hotel and make it believe that “wow, we just find each other.”

The institution of marriage has experienced many developments. Some of these are related to our contemporary understanding about the equality of men and women. These developments have enhanced marriage, but none has conflicted with the basic purpose and nature of marriage. Proposals to legalize same sex marriage would radically redefine marriage.

Marriage supports couples in their choice of the person with whom they will have the most personal adult relationship in their lives. Marriage promotes social stability and economic growth. Married couples are freer to contribute safely and openly to the common good. Same-sex marriage is good social policy.

Opponents to same-sex marriage have put forth the same religious, economic, political, and social reasons as were raised to oppose interracial marriages. These arguments against others because of who they are do not stand up under rational or legal scrutiny. Marriage laws support the very deeply held values that honor commitment and responsibility between a couple and within their family. Same-sex couples honor and embrace those same values; they therefore deserve the same legal support.

No. Similarly, not all different-sex couples choose to marry even though they have the legal right. Those couples that do want to marry, however, regardless of their genders, should have the right to do so without government interference.

Marriage has been understood and transmitted down through the centuries and across civilizations as a man married to a woman. It has been proven to be the best institution in which to provide for the continuance of life, to protect and provide for children and to train them to be good citizens and responsible members of society.

I think is like when you are going to buy a candy store. You can’t buy the whole store but at least you want to try a few samples so you won’t be disappointed later. So I say put on a condom and try it because once they’re married it’s forever – evah and evah. So...

Research has proven that people that wait to have sex until marriage physically, mentally, and emotionally enjoy sex more. A professor from the University of Chicago stated that people who remained abstinent until marriage used these five words the most to describe their sex life: satisfied, loved, thrilled, wanted, and taken care of. In contrast, people who were unmarried and sexually active described their sex life using these five words the most: scared, nervous, worried, guilty, and afraid.

Make application to the local Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM). Check out their website as well - www.dia.govt.nz

Yes, in fact it is the best way to stay physically and emotionally healthy. Some have heard the old saying, "We use it or lose it," and have believed it about sexual ability. It is not true. An individual may be abstinent from sex from birth until marriage, or following divorce or the death of a spouse, and then enjoy a wonderful normal sex life in a future marriage. Definitely.

A lot, as it turns out. People who are proponents of prohibitions against "same sex" marriage think it is easy to figure out who is "same sex" and who is "opposite sex." Not so. Check out our FAQ called "What is intersex?":/faq/what_is_intersex to learn more about how it isn't clear, in practice, where the category of "male" should end and "intersex" begin, or "intersex" end and "female" begin. Lots of people with intersex that we know are legally married.

Yes, gay marriage is viewed by many as a civil right. But, if such a right is established, then on what basis can marriage be denied to any coupling or group? In a remarkably sobering article in The Weekly Standard writer Stanley Kurtz explains that polygamy is getting more widespread endorsement than ever before, with friendly commentary in several major newspapers recently. Kurtz predicts the ACLU will soon rise as its foremost defender. And it won't stop there.

United States immigration law promotes family unification by allowing foreign legal spouses of U. S. citizens to immigrate to this country. Legal marriages would allow same-sex families to reunite as well. South Africa granted immigration rights to same-sex couples in 1999.promotes family unification by allowing foreign legal spouses of U. S. citizens to immigrate to this country. Legal marriages would allow same-sex families to reunite as well.

Yes. All information pertaining to marriage licence information on this site also applies to same-sex marriages in Ontario.

Some Christian married couples feel that if they enjoy sex too much or if they focus too much on sex, that they are lusting and are sinning. The Biblical definition of "lust" is to "covet" someone sexually who is not your spouse. The secular definition of "lust" is to have "passion" or "sexual desire". Please do not get these two definitions mixed up. God wants married couples to enjoy sex.

Yes, New Jersey has passed a Civil Union law that allows same sex partners to have the same rights and benefits as those who enter into marriage. You can obtain a civil union license with the registrar in either partner's hometown. Please see the question above on how to obtain a civil union license. I can perform a legal ceremony and file the paperwork with the state.

No. Permitting same-sex couples to marry cannot not and will not cause harm to someone else's marriage and family. No documentation exists which gives credence to this deliberately misleading rhetoric. In fact, European countries that have given massive legal recognition to same-sex relationships have experienced no harm to opposite-sex couples and their families.

It won't. Allowing marriage licenses to be obtained by same-sex couples will have no effect on different-sex marriages. People always enter marriage as two individuals; they stay in their marriages (or not) for personal reasons. The benefits which different-sex couples own thanks to legal marriage cannot be diminished by affording the benefits equally to other, same-sex couples.

A license for marriage or civil union can be obtained from the Health Department. For additional information contact the Lawrence Township Health Department by calling (609) 844-7089.

All the holiness and life in perfection is worth nothing compared to the gift of having [one’s] own child. Even if the child and the mother both suffer to hell and back. . . . my empty life, filled with religion, is pitiful misery. . . . But I bet, you would disagree with me. If you bring a child into this world, you love God more than if you don’t.

HRC believes in full equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people, including the right to marry. While we use a variety of terms to talk about relationship recognition, we are using the word marriage in this campaign because it is the term that has been used in Canada and it is one of the issues in the Massachusetts case. It is also a term that has great emotional value for all Americans which can create challenges.

Our Constitution and our history argue against waiting to take action until a majority supports a particular civil right. Basic civil rights should not be a popularity contest. The Constitution and Bill of Rights are meant to protect the civil rights and liberties of minorities. It often takes the government enforcing basic civil rights to help change public opinion and behaviors. A woman's right to vote, the integration of the military, and interracial marriage were all unpopular at one time.

No. Churches don't have to recognize different-sex marriage licenses, either, if they don't want to. Some churches don't recognize other church's baptisms. Separation of church and state protects both. Read more . . .

DOMA for the first time asserted federal government controls on marriage that supercede the couple, the states, and probably the Constitution. DOMA hurts everyone by trying to allow states to refuse to recognize legal relationships granted by other states because of presumed local prejudices.

SHELLEY: Have faith and know that God has a love just for you. But what do you do in the meantime, in the lonely times? Let me challenge you to pursue God rather than a boyfriend or girlfriend. The love and peace that He brings is so much more fulfilling than any person will ever be. Please don't misunderstand me. Marriage is a wonderful adventure. The first year of my marriage has been a blast. I love being married because I believe David is the love God had chosen for me.

Staff may register as being in a same-sex relationship with their partners. This then permits partners to receive the same benefits as spouses of married heterosexual staff. When the state first allowed same sex couples to marry, HR sent a notice that all staff registered as partners would need to bring proof of marriage to the office in order to continue to receive benefits. This notice was later rescinded pending the state vote on a Constitutional amendment.

A successful legislative or popular vote will show that "the people" accept and support marriage equality. In doing so, it will undermine the opposition's rhetoric about "activist judges" imposing same-sex marriage on an unwilling populace. Such arguments about judicial activism are central to the proposed federal constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage.

We are reluctant to make any predictions, but there are number of factors that suggest certain states may be likely candidates. For example, a state that is politically progressive is more likely to welcome GLBT tourists, friends, and families. The Vacation Pledge will be particularly motivating to states with economies that rely heavily upon tourism. And small states will feel the greatest per capita boost from the added tourism revenue.

The Bible word (King James Version) for sex before marriage is "fornication." The only times Jesus used this was in reference to a cause for divorce. However, the Apostle Paul used the term numerous times. Here are a few references: (The NIV will translate the term "immorality") 1 Cor. 6:13, 1 Cor. 6:18, 1 Cor. 10:8, 2 Cor. 12:21, Gal. 5:19, Eph. 5:3, Col. 3:5, 1 Thess. 4:3.