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Originally Posted by cSpooge
many people do take the word as a joke... I don't because it is part of my faith. It's how I was raised and what I believe... I think everyone should have equal rights it is just that the world holds a special meaning to me.
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Don't you think the word holds a special meaning to others as well?
As an atheist, I have no religious attachment to my marriage, but I love my wife dearly and cherish the bond we have. Why should I be denied the right to use the word "marriage", a term steeped in thousands of years of traditions that transcend all cultures and religions, because I don't acknowledge the existance of an omnipotent creator-god?
And moreover, why would you wish to deny the joys of marriage to others? Shouldn't you be encouraging more people to join in the life-long monogymous bond of marriage?
How is your personal life in any way affected if Robert marries James or Linda marries Jennifer?