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Jan-14-2006 16:47
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MarkT
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Location: Toronto
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Jan-14-2006 18:37
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DigiNut
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Registered: Dec 2002
Location: Toronto, Self-proclaimed Centre of the Universe
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| quote: | Originally posted by nacarter
I always love the phrase 'Traditional Marriage'. It tends to demonstrate a level of ignorance that most people have about the institution of marriage, especially from a global perspective. Most marriage historians - liberal and conservative alike - tend to respond with 'where' and 'when'.
For instance, In the Middle East and in many African cultures, polygamy is 'traditional marriage', especially for the wealthy.
In the Hebrew Testament era, polygamy and concubinage were also considered the norm - Solomon had 300 wives and double the number of concubines (See Kings). If polygamy is so offensive in the eyes of God, why was Soloman such a respected biblical citizen? |
I'm pretty sure that the answer to "where" would be "here, in North America", and the answer to "when" would be "after becoming independent nations". Any other definition seems irrelevant.
Believe it or not, tradition is not religion, and I find it rather ignorant to be painting anyone who opposes gay marriage as some religious zealot and opponent of progress. To me it's a moot point - I've stated my position several times on here that the state should just get out of the business of marriage altogether and just perform civil unions - for everyone. Still, maybe people who talk about "tradition" are just talking about the tried-and-true systems that were in place during the industrial revolution, when society made the most actual progress?
Something to think about perhaps.
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Jan-14-2006 21:21
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Shamen DJ's
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Location: Baltimore, MD / Prev. Leamington, ON
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Jan-14-2006 21:47
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Shamen DJ's
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Registered: Feb 2005
Location: Baltimore, MD / Prev. Leamington, ON
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There is NO RELATION BETWEEN SAME SEX MARRIAGE AND POLYGAMY. POLYGAMY DISRESPECTS WOMEN and that is why I am against it! Seriously, if you really love someone, you wouldn't cheat on them, so I do not consider Polygamy a valid relationship.
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Jan-14-2006 21:50
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