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Is it Time to Throw in the Towel?

PolishBear Wrote: Feb 11, 2013 1:00 PM

DEAR JACK2894: I don't really know why a young Straight couple would choose a civil union over a marriage, given the option. Maybe for them the word "marriage" is too emotionally-charged, implying a life long commitment that they may not feel comfortable with. Perhaps they think of a "civil union" as being a less formal contractual agreement. In any case, the reason couples choose to marry is to make a solemn declaration, often before friends and family members, that they pledging to each other's happiness and well being. I think that's a GOOD thing, whether the couple in question is Straight OR Gay.

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Is it Time to Throw in the Towel?

Republican leaders have capitulated, pro-family pundits have caved, and gay activists have announced that their struggle for equality is just about over. Is it time for biblical conservatives to throw in the towel?

What a ridiculous thought. Why in the world would we do that?

I’m fully aware that:

· Newt Gingrich recently announced his belief that same-sex unions are “inevitable” and that Republicans must accept this if they want to win future elections.

· Pro-marriage leader David Blankenhorn has recanted his opposition to same-sex “marriage,” saying “the time has come for me to accept gay marriage and...