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Originally Posted by JCL
But that is the exact problem, they are fighting out the definition of the word, because both communities have a stake in the outcome. Unions are fine for some, but many homosexual couples want a marriage because they feel slighted by being part of a union, but not being married. Many churches don't care what the individuals involved do themselves, but they are fighting to protect the concept of marriage as they each define it.
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Yes JCL, you are correct, and I agree with you. The problem is the word MARRIAGE. So if you say that GOVERNMENT no longer recognizes the word MARRIAGE for any couple, gay or straight, and that EVERYONE is a CIVIL UNION.. Then there is no concept or word to protect, under the eyes of GOVERNMENT.
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