Sentences with phrase «as equal marriage»

Of course, the Conservatives will not be doing this on subjects such as equal marriage, Europe or renewable energy; but that appears to be of no concern to the strategists.

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«As a practising Christian, a protestant and a unionist who is engaged to a Catholic Irishwoman, for me, equal marriage isn't about one religion, country or community.

A question, as i am curious... Should the «laws» change in relationship to the issue of gay's being allowed marriage, and full equal rights, would you and the Mormon Church come out and «change it's position and say, we are following our government and it's laws which say it (gay marriage) is o.k..

To hold that same - sex marriage is part of the fundamental right to marry, or necessary for giving LGBT people the equal protection of the laws, the Court implicitly made a number of other assumptions: that one - flesh union has no distinct value in itself, only the feelings fostered by any kind of consensual sex; that there is nothing special about knowing the love of the two people whose union gave you life, whose bodies gave you yours, so long as you have two sources of care and support; that what children need is parenting in some disembodied sense, and not mothering and fathering.

I therefore conclude that you make equal argumentation against second marriages (as compared to homosexual marriage).

They are entitled to equal rights as to marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution.

In response, we believe in building strong marriages with our spouses and children as we start our own families, but wonder what this has to do with fighting against equal protection for gay couples.

Civil unions (providing most of the same benefits as marriage with a different name) are better, because a «separate but equal» institution is always constitutional.

New York's recent legalization of gay marriage is being hailed by many as a watershed moment in the history of the fight for equal rights for same sex couples.

While some have lauded Pence for taking steps to guard his marriage, many are pushing back, claiming that such rules reduce women to sexual temptations and prevent Pence from interacting with women in key roles as equals.

Their strategy is to bombard us we as much rhetoric as possible until we submit and part from the Biblical truth and the definition of marriage.1 man + 1 woman in covenant with God = equal Holy Matrimony or commonly put marriage.

It is unlikely that Pope Paul VI or any of the bishops in 1968 would have imagined that within a few decades a substantial proportion of Catholic parents in some Western countries would be living together outside of marriage or that the Church in those countries would be defending her rights against those who claim that homosexual partnerships must be treated as being of equal value with marriage.

And I feel it is the responsibility of us gay people not to want to have «marriage» because we feel we need this to be equal but to really imagine how a gay relationship can become a blessing not only to the partners but also to the greater society and define it as something new and leave marriage as what it is — a holy union between a man and a woman.

As a matter of fact I believe in Gay marriage, I think everyone should have equal rights... even equal rights at free speech.

showing increased love to gays and lesbians, but not accepting their activities as equal to god - ordained marriage.

Its warrant for this claim is that social changes, including recognition of the equal dignity and rights of women, «have worked deep transformations in the structure of marriage, affecting aspects of marriage once viewed as essential» (2, my emphasis).

The Defense of Marriage Act decision used rather sweeping language about equal protection and human dignity as they apply to the recognition of same - sex unions.

Additionally and relatedly, the Church's opposition to same - sex marriage, to abortion, and to euthanasia are presented by the liberal commentariat, that has also been the main cheerleader for the «Yes» campaign, as indicating its unfitness to be part of a «new, equal, just and progressive Scotland.»

It started a couple of days ago when I popped off on my Facebook page about how much I wished there was a really great marriage conference for people whose marriages are more like our own — theologians call it «egalitarian» meaning that we believe in a marriage of equals, that we are co-leaders and our marriage is more about lifting each other up and following Jesus together as one.

Before he got find out as the hypocrite that he was, and gay marriage equals pedophilia?

Hence, marriage can not be morally healthy as an institution until women secure equal status in our society.

She does, however, prove that Wright is right to argue as he does when she employs the question - begging phrase «marriage equality,» as though it were entirely settled that a same - sex couple and an opposite - sex couple are «equal» so far as the union called «marriage» is concerned.

As if you're supposed to wait till marriage to have sex only to find out you're not compatible with your spouse in bed so now you have to FORCE yourself to feel passionate toward someone who doesn't turn you on and therefore that equals «hot sex».

There is little in the undisputed epistles that could be seen as misogynist, indeed Paul's view of marriage is remarkable for its equal treatment of husband and wife and the recognition of the ministry of women.

Q: Your paper indicates that if more states allow same - sex marriage, it's just as likely that gays and lesbians may specialize and follow gendered division of labor instead of maintaining their more equal partnerships.

Q: You note that perhaps we shouldn't «idealize» marriage as an equal partnership and just accept specialization.

As much as we love the idea of men being an equal partner in a marriage, we don't necessarily embrace the idea of men being an equal partner in a divorcAs much as we love the idea of men being an equal partner in a marriage, we don't necessarily embrace the idea of men being an equal partner in a divorcas we love the idea of men being an equal partner in a marriage, we don't necessarily embrace the idea of men being an equal partner in a divorce.

At yesterday's inaugural speech, President Obama strongly hinted that he may endorse marriage for gays and lesbians as an equal right under the Constitution: «Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law, for if we are truly created equal, then surely the love we -LSB-...]

As my HuffPo piece today,» Why marriage isn't an equal partnership,» illuminates, we still are stuck in the «Mad Men» era when men are the providers and women deal with the poopy diapers and dust bunnies, even if she's CEO of a start - up.

So, as Wildess says, maybe we should stop idealizing marriage as something that's equal and realize it's more efficient to specialize.

Policy formulation that sees marriage as the only good relationship format for commitment seems, therefore, to be rather short - sighted and ill - informed when other relationship forms, such as cohabitation or living apart together, can involve equal if not more commitment.

As for gays seeking marriage, there are many laws under which they are denied equal justice.

For Daryl, that is a very real possibility: «I don't see marriage as an option until the (divorce) laws are equal.

Marriage without sex and physical affection is nothing more than a contractually - binding friendship that absent of an equal share of housework and income is a lopsided agreement, always favoring the party who has backed out of the sexual and physical affection aspect of the relationship (barring reasons such as a failure to maintain physical appearance, substance abuse, or unwarranted infidelity).

The difference between a parent - child relationship and an adult - adult relationship, such as marriage, is that the child is at a dissimilar developmental stage and is psychologically unable to provide equal relationship give - and - take.

As such, he managed to line up a larger number of progressive voters, but disapproval of the current government and a 67 % of Costa Ricans opposing equal marriage have made it hard to extend his support base.

As a result, Sean has pledged to fight endlessly for the freedom of the LGBT community, supporting equal marriage rights and fighting discrimination in the job and housing markets.

As well as briefing against the Equal Love campaign, Stonewall also exaggerated the cost of equal marriage rights; making absurd, unfounded claims that it would cost billions of poundAs well as briefing against the Equal Love campaign, Stonewall also exaggerated the cost of equal marriage rights; making absurd, unfounded claims that it would cost billions of poundas briefing against the Equal Love campaign, Stonewall also exaggerated the cost of equal marriage rights; making absurd, unfounded claims that it would cost billions of poEqual Love campaign, Stonewall also exaggerated the cost of equal marriage rights; making absurd, unfounded claims that it would cost billions of poequal marriage rights; making absurd, unfounded claims that it would cost billions of pounds.

Hanna stood out nationally as the only Republican in Congress to support same - sex marriage, a woman's right to an abortion and the Equal Rights Amendment, guaranteeing equal rights for wEqual Rights Amendment, guaranteeing equal rights for wequal rights for women.

And should it be used to persecute a minority that is simply seeking equal rights?If you are going to selectively use your Bible to justify hating homosexuals and our quest for marriage equality, then why do you happen to ignore many many other parts of the Bible such as: the Biblical support of slavery (Luke 12:47 - 48, Ephesians 6:5, 1 Timothy 6:1 - 2), selling your daughters into slavery (Exodus 21:7 - 11), Biblical Incest (Genosis 19:36), Biblical polygamy (1 Kings 11:3), Forbidding women to speak in church (I Cor 14:34 - 35), stoning stubborn children (Duet 21:18 - 2), stoning your daughter if she loses her virginity out of wedlock (Deut 22:20 - 21) or killing the children born out of affairs (Rev 2:22 - 23).

ANDREW HARROP: As the Supreme Court hears the case for equal civil partnerships, our general secretary argues that inequality runs deep within the institution of marriage.

Hanna, of Barneveld in Oneida County, stood out as the only Republican in Congress to support a combination of abortion rights, same - sex marriage and the Equal Rights Amendment, guaranteeing equal rights for wEqual Rights Amendment, guaranteeing equal rights for wequal rights for women.

As if they needed a conversation starter: Clinton has opposed same - sex marriage while otherwise saying the proper things about equal rights, a stance that's earned her considerable scorn locally.

According to John Bercow, there were even some firsts in the chamber, when Jack Matthews said, «Mr Speaker, as someone who hasn't even had his first proper snog yet, I'm not even sure I am qualified to talk about equal marriage.»

As I have suggested before, my expectation is that, as was the case with civil partnerships, once the equal marriage proposals are implemented and the sky does not fall in, the ban on marriages taking place on religious premises will be lifted in due course toAs I have suggested before, my expectation is that, as was the case with civil partnerships, once the equal marriage proposals are implemented and the sky does not fall in, the ban on marriages taking place on religious premises will be lifted in due course toas was the case with civil partnerships, once the equal marriage proposals are implemented and the sky does not fall in, the ban on marriages taking place on religious premises will be lifted in due course too.

«Mr Speaker, as someone who hasn't even had his first proper snog yet, I'm not even sure I am qualified to talk about equal marriage», Grace - Anne and Nisha report from the UKYP Debates 2012

Struggling with my traditionalist view of marriage and my deep rooted values to treat all people with respect and as equals, I believe after much deliberation, I am doing the right thing in voting to support marriage equality.

For me to support marriage equality, however, it was imperative that the legislation contain all the necessary religious exemptions, so as not to interfere with religious beliefs which I hold as important as equal rights.

As Culture Secretary, you have played a critical role in advancing Britain's proud record of respect and equality in piloting the Equal Marriage Act through Parliament and onto the Statute Book.

As the UK equal marriage debate heated up, I sat in on a meeting between Anna Grodzka, at present Europe's only known transgender MP, and Kate Green, Labour frontbencher with responsibility for equalities.