Comments on: Federal Marriage Amendment http://birdhouse.org/blog/2006/05/15/federal-marriage-amendment/ Like a chicken with a jewel in its beak. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:28:12 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: shacker http://birdhouse.org/blog/2006/05/15/federal-marriage-amendment/comment-page-1/#comment-8794 shacker Sat, 20 May 2006 05:54:04 +0000 http://birdhouse.org/blog/2006/05/15/federal-marriage-amendment/#comment-8794 SeanS, it's probably a minority view in the context of the U.S., but I think there are quite a few readers here who agree with you. We've discussed this topic here a few times and your seems to be a common opinion (and FWIW I agree as well). SeanS, it’s probably a minority view in the context of the U.S., but I think there are quite a few readers here who agree with you. We’ve discussed this topic here a few times and your seems to be a common opinion (and FWIW I agree as well).

]]> By: SeanS http://birdhouse.org/blog/2006/05/15/federal-marriage-amendment/comment-page-1/#comment-8793 SeanS Sat, 20 May 2006 03:48:52 +0000 http://birdhouse.org/blog/2006/05/15/federal-marriage-amendment/#comment-8793 The Constitution should not be about defining marriage which is for the most part a religious institution. Marriage should simply be a matter of contract law independent of religion or sex in the eyes of the government. No tax breaks other than dependents (which is already independent of marital status) and hey... contracts ahead of time might avoid a lot of legal issues should a union wind up in "divorce." Yes I know I am probably in an extreme minority on this issue... The Constitution should not be about defining marriage which is for the most part a religious institution. Marriage should simply be a matter of contract law independent of religion or sex in the eyes of the government. No tax breaks other than dependents (which is already independent of marital status) and hey… contracts ahead of time might avoid a lot of legal issues should a union wind up in “divorce.” Yes I know I am probably in an extreme minority on this issue…

]]> By: David Huff http://birdhouse.org/blog/2006/05/15/federal-marriage-amendment/comment-page-1/#comment-8708 David Huff Wed, 17 May 2006 13:46:10 +0000 http://birdhouse.org/blog/2006/05/15/federal-marriage-amendment/#comment-8708 Heh. Mnep almost made me spit coffee on my K/B this morning... :D And yes, I share Donncha's frustration with my coreligionists (I'm a self-professed Christian, Episcopalian branch) If Western Christianity can't get over its addiction to this weird, witch's brew of Biblical "literalism" mixed with extremist, neo-conservative politics we've been swilling, then I predict the Church will become a tiny minority in a few generations. Much like the situation in Europe. Of course, if we can't get beyond this, then we'll <b>deserve</b> that decline, and society will be the better for it. Heh. Mnep almost made me spit coffee on my K/B this morning… :D

And yes, I share Donncha’s frustration with my coreligionists (I’m a self-professed Christian, Episcopalian branch) If Western Christianity can’t get over its addiction to this weird, witch’s brew of Biblical “literalism” mixed with extremist, neo-conservative politics we’ve been swilling, then I predict the Church will become a tiny minority in a few generations. Much like the situation in Europe.

Of course, if we can’t get beyond this, then we’ll deserve that decline, and society will be the better for it.

]]> By: mneptok http://birdhouse.org/blog/2006/05/15/federal-marriage-amendment/comment-page-1/#comment-8706 mneptok Wed, 17 May 2006 08:09:22 +0000 http://birdhouse.org/blog/2006/05/15/federal-marriage-amendment/#comment-8706 Dang, those HRC tips aren't gay marriage proposal tips. "Sir, I've always found you attractive, both as a candidate and as a man ..." Or maybe they are ... <i>Bring materials to the meeting that you can leave with your elected official.</i> I'm thinking of the Moncia Lewinsky dress on my US rep. Delicious. Dang, those HRC tips aren’t gay marriage proposal tips. “Sir, I’ve always found you attractive, both as a candidate and as a man …”

Or maybe they are …

Bring materials to the meeting that you can leave with your elected official.

I’m thinking of the Moncia Lewinsky dress on my US rep. Delicious.

]]> By: Donncha http://birdhouse.org/blog/2006/05/15/federal-marriage-amendment/comment-page-1/#comment-8686 Donncha Tue, 16 May 2006 13:31:22 +0000 http://birdhouse.org/blog/2006/05/15/federal-marriage-amendment/#comment-8686 Quite topical Scot, as I've just finished watching a recording of tonight's Insight TV deabte here in Oz which dealt with the topic of gay marriage. Heres' the program's web site: http://news.sbs.com.au/insight/index.php Legislation has already been passed in Australia specifically defining marriage as "between a man and a woman" at the Federal level, although the ACT (Australian Capital Territory) has recently <a rel="nofollow" href="http://canberra.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?class=news&subclass=local&story_id=479851&category=General%20News&m=5&y=2006">enacted legislation</a> allowing civil union and is set for a showdown with the Feds. Yet another form of discrimination as a direct result of religion. Quite topical Scot, as I’ve just finished watching a recording of tonight’s Insight TV deabte here in Oz which dealt with the topic of gay marriage. Heres’ the program’s web site: http://news.sbs.com.au/insight/index.php

Legislation has already been passed in Australia specifically defining marriage as “between a man and a woman” at the Federal level, although the ACT (Australian Capital Territory) has recently enacted legislation allowing civil union and is set for a showdown with the Feds.

Yet another form of discrimination as a direct result of religion.

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