"In a precedent-setting ruling, the Iowa Supreme Court today upheld a lower court decision legalizing same-sex marriages in Iowa...The unanamous court decision is expected to carry national implications as Iowa becomes the first Midwest state to grant full legal standing to gay and lesbian couples and only the third state nationally to confer marital status beyond traditional one-man, one woman unions."
It is time that we take a step back, look around, and take giant leaps forward. It is time that we remember that all people are equal and deserve equal rights in all areas of life. What a proud day for Iowa! I hope many states follow our example.
As always there are negative feelings toward this step in the right direction. Let us remember that any church can deny a marriage request for any reason. This will not change and we should not expect it to. This will not "re-define" marriage for, say, the Catholic church. Or for any other church that does not feel the need to recognize the rights of all people. There is a reason that church and state are separated.
What other argument is there? Either your definition of marriage is shaped by your religion or it's not. If it is, continue to move forward living your life as your religion dictates that you do. I will continue to disagree with you, in respectful silence.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
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