Motivations vary widely, of course, and there is no doubt that some same sex couples form strong emotional attachments and want to "marry" as an expression of that attachment. However, the primary reason why homosexual activists are pushing to legalize same sex marriage is because it would constitute legal recognition of their sexual behavior and legitimize it as an acceptable alternative to normal heterosexual marriage, both to themselves and to society as a whole.

We need to answer this question not simply as individuals, but as members of society, called to work for the common good. If same sex marriage were legalized, the result would be a significant change in our society. We would be saying that the primary purpose of marriage is to validate and protect a sexually intimate relationship. All else would be secondary. While we cannot say exactly what the impact of this change would be, experience suggests that it would be negative.

On June 10, 2003, the Ontario Court of Appeals redefined, effective immediately, the common law definition of marriage as the "voluntary union for life of two persons to the exclusion of all others". As a result of this decision, marriages between same sex couples are now legal in Ontario and marriage licences are being issued by the City of Toronto.

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.

Love and commitment are key ingredients of marriage, and the Church recognizes that a basic purpose of marriage is the good of the spouses. The other purpose, however, is the procreation and education of children. There is a fundamental difference between marriage, which has the potential to bring forth children, and other relationships.

What is a "licensed marriage?" A "licensed marriage" or "ceremonial marriage" requires a license and is performed by an authorized official (minister, priest, rabbi, judge, etc). informal marriage (sometimes called a common-law marriage) can be created when a man and woman sign and register an official document of marriage at the county clerk's office.

Same-sex couples are prevented from marrying. Massachusetts is the only state that allows same-sex marriage.

Not legally, in all state but one: Massachusetts. Courts in Washington, Hawaii, Alaska, New York, and Vermont have conclusively answered all objections to same-sex marriage. The Legislature in Vermont implemented its Supreme Court's decision that said Vermont must give same-sex couples all the same legal benefits which different-sex couples receive through marriage. The Vermont legislature created a status of "almost-marriage" called civil unions.

A growing number of countries have been legislating domestic partner policies that give same-sex couples access to many of the benefits and protections of marriage. Today, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Canada grant full legal marriage to same-sex couples. It is not clear that couples who are married in those countries who travel in the United States would have their marriages recognized and honored. U.S.

Our society already recognizes lots of different family units - single parents with children, grandparents with grandchildren, extended family groups, and more. Same-sex couples are already family units in every sense of the word, except for being denied the legal supports afforded by a licensed marriage. Many different-sex couples choose not to have or cannot have children and many same-sex couples do have children.

LSS does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation. In our international adoption programs, there are some countries that have restrictions in this area, while other programs have no such qualifications. We can guide you to the best solution for your situation.

Of course! While same-sex unions are currently not recognized as legally binding in most states, we will nonetheless be happy to officiate a same-sex commitment ceremony for any couple professing a desire to live together in a loving and committed relationship.

Applications for marriage between a citizen of a foreign country and a Vietnamese citizen residing in Vietnam should be filed in person at the Justice Department offices in the province where the Vietnamese citizen resides. For detail information about this issue, click here.

Absolutely. We believe that most of the central issues that couples face are common to all intimate relationships, regardless of the partners' gender.

You're more than welcome to attend the seminar, but we want you to know that most of the research on which our program is based was conducted with heterosexual couples and our program is designed generally with heterosexuals in mind, so we're not sure how effective our program would be for same-sex couples, although we're sure that some of it would be of interest and value.

A religious wedding ceremony is not the same as a civil, licensed marriage. A religious ceremony is meaningful for the members of that religion, but it cannot form a legal contract established in state law. Confusion arises in that the state grants ordained ministers the role of "solemnizing" marriages on the state's behalf. That means they get to sign civil marriage licenses as part of a religious marriage ceremony.

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

The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides a nonimmigrant visa classification, "K-1", for aliens coming to the United States to marry U.S. citizens and reside in the United States. A U.S. citizen must file an I-129F petition with USCIS for the issuance of a K-1 fianc??(e) visa to the alien fianc??(e). Both the U.S. citizen exercising this option and the fianc??(e) must remain unmarried until the arrival of the fianc??(e) in the U.S. The alien fianc??(e) and U.S.

a group, our members are friendly and outgoing, but it's a two-way street. You should introduce yourself to the others. If you are unusually shy, ask our Club Hostess or one of our key members that the Hostess can introduce you to, to help make introductions for you. That's why we are here!

This is the exception and not the rule. Many of these childless couples adopt, and their adoptive children receive the benefits of both father and mother this way. It is impossible for a homosexual couple to bestow that benefit-the presence of a father and a mother- on any child, even if that couple adopts or uses artificial insemination. No. A child needs a loving mother and father. A wealth of research over the past 30 years has shown us this.

For various reasons. In Thailand women are regarded as second class citizens. Also many ladies believe that foreigners are more stable both emotionally and financially. Yes, it is. The questions to be asked at the interview are designed to check the sincerity of both parties.

Neither Ontario nor British Columbia has a residency requirement, which means that any unmarried American over the age of 19 can apply for a license. It is important to remember, though, that there is a one-year residency requirement for divorce in both provinces, so any couple thinking about getting married in one of these provinces should seriously consider their options.

The COUPLES website now offers online booking for all three resorts. You can book hotel and flight, or just hotel. You can also call COUPLES, and speak with one of the knowledgeable representative who can build a trip around your needs. Additionally, you can search the COUPLES website for a preferred travel agent in your area, who can assist you in all flight and resort reservations.

Sex can be better than great. This manual shares the honest truth as to what needs to exist between couples so that they can have sex that is far superior to anything they ever imagined, backed by science.

no, i'm sorry. i leave that responcibility up to Grim. She has plenty and they are sexy. use them instead. she prolly does alot better then i would on em anyway. mwuah.

Yes -- and no. Before visiting any new country, it's helpful to know about some of the ways its culture varies from ours. When visiting a country as different as Thailand, some advance preparation is particularly important. That's why we've got an entire Thailand website where you'll find a discussion of this, and other intriguing questions.

Yes, many ministers have been known to marry and some even have children, although most confess that the children were conceived by immaculate conception.