Does the acceptance of ‘same sex marriage’ effect the larger institution of marriage?
Some have noted that the argument that same sex marriages will undermine the nature of marriage and destroy the traditional family is a flawed one. The primary voice behind Proposition 8, (2008 California initiative that would ban same sex marriage) claims that “the sanctity of marriage will be destroyed and its powerful influence on the betterment of society will be lost.” (www.protectmarriage.org) It is rightfully noted that the struggle to honor the sacred covenant of marriage lies upon us all and cannot be reduced to the single effect of the potential acceptance of ‘same sex marriage.’ Western culture as a whole is failing to live out the marital covenants of life-long partnership we make. This is almost equally true for those who claim to embrace a Judeo-Christian faith. As many must honestly recognize… if we are struggling to honor our marriage vows… it is not because of the co-existence of homosexual unions. However, while it is shamefully unfair to redirect our own struggles up
