Is Gay Marriage a separation of Church and State?

[JakeStarkey]

No, when we are talking about marriage, we are talking about private ritual.

You are conflating the ritual with the registration of the union with the state government.

 

[PratchettFan]

No, when we are talking about marriage, we are talking about private ritual.

You are conflating the ritual with the registration of the union with the state government.

Marriage is not a ritual. A wedding is a ritual. I have been in a marriage for the last 40 years and most rituals don't go on that long. It just might seem like it. You are confusing the ritual with the relationship.

 

[JakeStarkey]

Yes, a wedding is a ritual for a marriage, which is a private function.

You have to register the marriage with the state if you want the perks and the responsibilites of the law associated with a civil union.

 

[PratchettFan]

Yes, a wedding is a ritual for a marriage, which is a private function.

You have to register the marriage with the state if you want the perks and the responsibilites of the law associated with a civil union.

Ok. I think you are applying a very specific definition to marriage which would not be accepted by most of us, but I understand what it is you are saying. Accepting your definition, for the sake of this discussion only, I will agree with you.

 

[Gadawg73]

Marriage is a contract. A marriage ceremony is religious. Many people get married and are atheists. Marriage law is secular and contains nothing whatsoever religious in it. It applies equally to those married in a religious ceremony or not. The history of marriage is not a valid or legal argument. Gay folks make up a small % of the population. Let them marry and be happy.