2008 Woodie Awards
Angst about marriage
Sara McIntosh
Issue date: 2/20/07 Section: Viewpoints
- Page 1 of 1
New Jersey is one of three states in the country that will allow civil unions for gay couples. However, thanks to the voters here in Tennessee, they will not be recognized if they were to move here.
Taking the controversy out of this situation, where is there a state where a heterosexual couple can opt to have a civil union instead of being married? Looking at the concept of marriage, as a betrothed, breeding-aged woman, the only thing I can say is that the concept of marriage is deplorable and I demand that I have something better.
Marriage infers religious teachings and institutions as old as the Bible itself. I have no qualms with that; however, I don't like the extremists who believe that I must be subservient to my husband as dictated by some religious teachings.
I want nothing more than to be considered an equal on all fronts of the decision I have made to associate myself as well as be limited to one particular man throughout my life. Marriage does not allow me this option, so where can heterosexuals go to get a union that is not sponsored by religion, dictated by politicians and believed to be a sacred and holy sacrament?
Would civil unions be acceptable for people who decide that the religiously sanctioned term of "marriage" not be considered a constitutional right? I am all for the rights of all people but I do not feel that my wants and aspirations should be compromised.
Taking the controversy out of this situation, where is there a state where a heterosexual couple can opt to have a civil union instead of being married? Looking at the concept of marriage, as a betrothed, breeding-aged woman, the only thing I can say is that the concept of marriage is deplorable and I demand that I have something better.
Marriage infers religious teachings and institutions as old as the Bible itself. I have no qualms with that; however, I don't like the extremists who believe that I must be subservient to my husband as dictated by some religious teachings.
I want nothing more than to be considered an equal on all fronts of the decision I have made to associate myself as well as be limited to one particular man throughout my life. Marriage does not allow me this option, so where can heterosexuals go to get a union that is not sponsored by religion, dictated by politicians and believed to be a sacred and holy sacrament?
Would civil unions be acceptable for people who decide that the religiously sanctioned term of "marriage" not be considered a constitutional right? I am all for the rights of all people but I do not feel that my wants and aspirations should be compromised.
Be the first to comment on this story