The Republicans are protecting marriage. By having as many as they can.
Newt Gingrich - 3rd Marriage
Rush Limbaugh - 3rd Marriage
Mitch McConnell (Senate minority leader) - 2nd Marriage
John McCain - 2nd Marriage
Karl Rove - 2nd Marriage
rikoshay, I think Anthony said once that he just thought we ought to have a hot babe to look at instead of some ugly avatar (like a fat guy in underwear and a cape, I suppose).
Russel brings up my constant source of hilarity when “conservatives” defend the sanctity of “marriage” and condemn Muslim (or Mormon) polygamy. They don’t seem to have a problem with serial marriage, in fact it seems quite favored by their heros and heroines- Trump, Elizabeth Taylor, and a great many of the “rich and famous”. Why is “starter wife” regarded as something of a standard among them, including a lot of evangelicals?
“The Church” is an amorphous term – but most of the denominational leaders would indeed argue that there’s something wrong with that scenario. What’s truly wrong with it – and I don’t foresee it changing any time soon – is that many couples get together, perhaps marry, out of some other reason than love. Often they feel they are forced into it for various reasons. I don’t claim to know if there are viable and healthy relationships (of the marital sort) that include more than two people, but I know that I can’t imagine it – I’m quite happy with the one woman with whom I am married.
In the end, the biggest question is, is it a loving and committed relationship? There may or may not be a legal or sacramental form to recognize it, but if it’s truly loving and committed, I’m going to be very slow to judge.
riley05 almost 15 years ago
Dang, the Republicans failed to “protect” my marriage once again.
Does that mean I have to get another divorce, and go marry some gay guy?
Or what do they mean when they say they’re “protecting” it?
Michigander almost 15 years ago
Undermining regular marriage because of the number of men and women who are married to each other but would rather be with one of their own gender.
cdward almost 15 years ago
If a gay man married a woman (or vice versa), for appearances, that would not be a “regular” marriage.
RussellNash almost 15 years ago
The Republicans are protecting marriage. By having as many as they can.
Newt Gingrich - 3rd Marriage Rush Limbaugh - 3rd Marriage Mitch McConnell (Senate minority leader) - 2nd Marriage John McCain - 2nd Marriage Karl Rove - 2nd Marriage
CorosiveFrog Premium Member almost 15 years ago
I know two gay guys who forced themselves into marrying women; both trainwrecks.
cdward almost 15 years ago
rikoshay, I think Anthony said once that he just thought we ought to have a hot babe to look at instead of some ugly avatar (like a fat guy in underwear and a cape, I suppose).
Dtroutma almost 15 years ago
Russel brings up my constant source of hilarity when “conservatives” defend the sanctity of “marriage” and condemn Muslim (or Mormon) polygamy. They don’t seem to have a problem with serial marriage, in fact it seems quite favored by their heros and heroines- Trump, Elizabeth Taylor, and a great many of the “rich and famous”. Why is “starter wife” regarded as something of a standard among them, including a lot of evangelicals?
riley05 almost 15 years ago
Cd is correct, Rik. Sorry to disappoint.
But if I ever do decide to be a transexual, I wouldn’t mind looking like her…
cdward almost 15 years ago
“The Church” is an amorphous term – but most of the denominational leaders would indeed argue that there’s something wrong with that scenario. What’s truly wrong with it – and I don’t foresee it changing any time soon – is that many couples get together, perhaps marry, out of some other reason than love. Often they feel they are forced into it for various reasons. I don’t claim to know if there are viable and healthy relationships (of the marital sort) that include more than two people, but I know that I can’t imagine it – I’m quite happy with the one woman with whom I am married.
In the end, the biggest question is, is it a loving and committed relationship? There may or may not be a legal or sacramental form to recognize it, but if it’s truly loving and committed, I’m going to be very slow to judge.
riley05 almost 15 years ago
I dunno about that, Pete. I heard from some reputable Southern christian sources that Catholics have cooties, too.*
(*Specifically, Jack Chick.)