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Originally Posted by Scarlett
One word Religion The main religions of the world do not approve of the union of 2 people of the same sex and since marrage is a religious ceremony...
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Aren't we talking about civil marriage here?
The whole thing gets even more ridiculous if economic benefits were to be given out for engaging in a religious ceremony.
I think same sex couples should have the same (economic) rights. If a religion wishes to exclude same sex couples from their marriage that's fine (but silly), but civil marriage and the associated benefits should be open to all