Tag Archives: civil unions

In the News: Did Michigan Overreach on Marriage v. Unions?

It seems that most people who don’t agree with gay “marriage” don’t really have a problem with domestic partnerships or benefits related to such unions, at least in a general sense. Such partnerships for most are meant to cover relationships from same sex unions to long-term roommates, cohabitating heterosexual couples, and even relatives who share their lives together and seek benefits. Perhaps the Michigan legislation went too far in attempting to use strong language that left no wiggle room. It is understandable that those who defend marriage would want to construct laws or amendments in a way that cannot be … Continue reading →

That’s Just My Opinion: Is Bigotry the Problem?

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This will probably be inflammatory and I apologize ahead of time if I tick anyone off. First and foremost, understand that I respect the rights of everyone to have an opinion and a position. After all, the beauty of freedom of speech and freedom of religion is that I would defend your right to your speech and your religion as long as it injured no one and it made you happy. That being said, I have to question a world where we are celebrating limiting freedom and the application of bigotry that is being cheered on. We can dress it … Continue reading →

The Marriage Blog Week in Review March 30th – April 7th

Where is our Marriage Blog Week in Review? Yes, we’ve been absent for a month, but here we are back and in full form – I hope. You can expect to see our Week in Reviews returning to their traditional Saturday spot. In the meanwhile, let’s do a quick rundown of the first week of April! Friday March 30th Sherry offers you some great ideas in her Four Fun Date Night Ideas and we can always use a good idea, so be sure to check that out. Sunday April 1st Did you know that a bi-partisan committee announced legislation that … Continue reading →

Ask a Marriage Blogger: Do You Know Where Civil Unions Came From?

I was hoping you wouldn’t mind answering a question about civil unions. You’ve referred to them in a few of your blogs and I was curious as to where this term came from? To be honest, it seems like in the last couple of years this issue is suddenly the front page everywhere and I don’t honestly recall where it came from. I get the impression I may be on the fringe of the issue, I’m divorced and considering remarrying a lovely woman that I’ve been seeing for some time now. Can you help me out here? – Curious George … Continue reading →

Marriage Debates: Election Round-Up

You knew I’d have something to say here. Yesterday’s election and votes on various measures was considered controversial going in and didn’t fail to deliver as voters made themselves heard on a variety of issues. Three key votes in three different states that I was watching. The first in South Dakota was the ban on virtually all abortions. It was defeated. In Missouri, it was the measure backing stem cell research. It passed. Finally, the voters in Arizona rejected the amendment banning gay marriage. Yes, it looks like the other states might be close to passing those measures, but I’ve … Continue reading →

Marriage in the News: New Jersey Supreme Court Recognizes Same-Sex Unions

Sherry dropped me a note this morning and wanted to know if this slipped past my radar – and it almost did. I hadn’t gone through my news clips to read the decision reached by the New Jersey Supreme Court. As many who read my blogs may know, I fully support the right of every individual to make a marriage whether they are same-sex or not. This is an issue that’s been of ripe debate throughout the country and everyone has an opinion. Well today, so does the New Jersey Supreme Court. “Although we cannot find that a fundamental right … Continue reading →

Religious Marriage versus Civil Marriage

Good afternoon, I’m switching gears again here late in the day as I begin to wax philosophic on several key points related to the marriage debate that has been clawing up the headlines the last couple of months. I have to say, if the politics of the situation were distract people from the troubling issues of today – this has been a successful campaign. However, that being said, I like to throw in my two cents. In all likelihood, Sherry may respond to this blog and I’ll look forward to her thoughts on the matter. What I want to discuss … Continue reading →