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American Psychological Association (APA): marriage. (n.d.). Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Retrieved January 08, 2008, from Dictionary.com website: marriage - Definitions from Dictionary.com mar·riage /ˈmærɪdʒ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[mar-ij] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –noun 1. the social institution under which a man and woman establish their decision to live as husband and wife by legal commitments, religious ceremonies, etc. 2. the state, condition, or relationship of being married; wedlock: a happy marriage. 3. the legal or religious ceremony that formalizes the decision of a man and woman to live as husband and wife, including the accompanying social festivities: to officiate at a marriage. 4. a relationship in which two people have pledged themselves to each other in the manner of a husband and wife, without legal sanction: trial marriage; homosexual marriage. 5. any close or intimate association or union: the marriage of words and music in a hit song. 6. a formal agreement between two companies or enterprises to combine operations, resources, etc., for mutual benefit; merger. 7. a blending or matching of different elements or components: The new lipstick is a beautiful marriage of fragrance and texture. 8. Cards. a meld of the king and queen of a suit, as in pinochle. Compare royal marriage. 9. a piece of antique furniture assembled from components of two or more authentic pieces. 10. Obsolete. the formal declaration or contract by which act a man and a woman join in wedlock. No where does it say that it is a union of man and man or woman and woman. If two men or women wants to live together, by all means go live together. However marriage as described above only says man and woman. |
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mar·riage 1 a (1): the state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law (2): the state of being united to a person of the same sex in a relationship like that of a traditional marriage <same-sex marriage> b: the mutual relation of married persons : wedlock c: the institution whereby individuals are joined in a marriage 2: an act of marrying or the rite by which the married status is effected; especially : the wedding ceremony and attendant festivities or formalities 3: an intimate or close union <the marriage of painting and poetry — J. T. Shawcross> marriage - Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
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you all three didn't look very careful after I click the link that SecretBlend provide it. And he may not realize he miss another one. So I found it which it is on the second results of that page.
Shame on all of you. Make me want to shot you. heh.
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Whether we agree or not laws are changing to allow same-sex unions, and the definition of "marriage" will change, too.
Some anthropologist assert that when an environment becomes closed off or too crowded, many animal species (including humans) within develop same-sex affiliations as one means of natural population control. It's the term "gay" that puzzles me, as a "gay marriage" makes me think of an adventuresome couple having fun. Why limit that meaning to same-sex? |
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I'm an advocate for same-sex marriage. I'm straight myself but I have a lot of friends who are in relationships with others of the same-sex and I can see that they're happy. As long as you're happy with whoever you are with, a male or female, then you're entitled to marriage - a lifelong commitment to each other. I'm not going to let a book or a religion, or any thing like that tell me what I should think. Everyone's entitled to the pursuit of happiness like what the Declaration of Independance says.
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well, it seem you were incorrect to SecretBend as I understand that person didn't realize on the second result after copy on the first result.
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Of course. Call it marriage or civil partnership. Whatever - as long as each group has the same rights. Why not?
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GEEZ!!! I will *raise my hand* for YES.
I do believe in man and woman marriage... I am female in man's body and I see my future wife as a woman. Is that good ?? I have gender to enjoy her. *sorry I am bad for today* |
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The problem with marriage is that we allowed the State to dictate who can or can not get married.
Marriage is a religious institution and therefore it should be sanctioned by the church, not the State. The State should issue civil licenses for both, heterosexual and homosexual couples. Let the churches decide who should get married and who shouldn't. At least no one's religious beliefs are being trampled. |
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Monkey, killing monkey, killing monkey. Over pieces of the ground. Silly monkeys give them thumbs, They make a club. And beat their brother down. How they survive so misguided is a mystery. Repugnant is a (not dismal) creature who would Squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven, conscious of his fleeting time here |
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Where is the poll? I do support gay marraiges. I believe everyone has the right to be together. If I can get my husbands life insurance and any of his benefits, then other people should be able to get their partners.
My cousin really hates the fact that his partner has no say in the event of medical emergencies and his possessions. He would love to marry his partner and I support that! |
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PuyoPiyo... Here's our HIGH FIVES Hee Hee!!
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