Originally posted by SS
Alright, I'll give you that much(@ not for, but not against either), though I would still like for someone to answer my questions from the view of one who is against. There was at least one person who was speaking from that viewpoint(whether that is their personal view or they're "playing Devil's advocate" I don't know). It's difficult to keep straight who's saying exactly what, though, when you're basically the only one(no offense meant @ EMINEM) against more than a half dozen others in a 'debate.'
And I do agree with you that what is important is the commitment. I have not once said, nor have I meant to imply, that marriage and commitment are synonymous. But the foundations of marriage are love, trust, and commitment. If you've got all these in the partnership, what is the point in not getting married? I've already pointed out that you can have a totally secular marriage ceremony. I've been to plenty of marriage ceremonies that were done in places that are not specifically considered holy by any religion and were only Christian ceremonies because those getting married were Christian and there was a Pastor performing the wedding ceremony. One could just as easily have a judge(or whatever state(?) official does this job) perform the wedding ceremony and make it in no way Christian.
I do have a question specifically for you, Ode. Well, two if you count that I'm curious as to where you got your name. The other is, why are you arguing againt marriage if you don't have anything against marriage?
Oh, and FYI, don't expect anymore posts from me in this topic until tomorrow morning/mid-afternoon(Central Standard Time). I'm already getting to the point of incoherent tiredness and I really need to work on the final draft of an essay that was due today, so I'm going to put off all posting(except spam) until the aforementioned times, k? Certainly don't be afraid to go ahead and reply to my post, though.
Edit: Nevermind the FYI. My essay took less time than I expected it to and a half-liter of Dr. Pepper has given me a bit more energy.
Half a liter of Dr Pepper in one sitting(Shudder).
My name is taken from the live version of the song The End, by the Doors. My real name is Graham, which is much less interesting, so Ode to a Grasshopper it was. Ode to a Grasshopper is also what I called my first BG character.
I've been arguing for partnership because, given a choice between marriage and partnership, I personally would choose partnership. If I want to buy my partner a ring, or have a party celebrating our commitment, I don't see the need for justifying it with marriage. I don't think it's right that people should have pressure placed upon them to marry, or not to marry for that matter, when neither option is better than the other. Unfortunately, in modern-day Western society, there is pressure upon couples to marry, and it is that interference in other peoples' lives with which I disagree.
I guess you could say I'm arguing for freedom of choice.
Anyway, I'm spending the Easter weekend on my dad's yacht, so I'm not going to be able to access a computer for a couple of days. Have fun without me. Happy Easter, all.
