{"id":3746,"date":"2015-06-26T15:20:45","date_gmt":"2015-06-26T19:20:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/peroty.com\/blog\/?p=3746"},"modified":"2015-06-26T15:30:49","modified_gmt":"2015-06-26T19:30:49","slug":"marriage-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peroty.com\/blog\/wrote-about\/marriage-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’m happy about today’s ruling. I’m happy friends of mine can not only be married, but can enjoy the legal and tax benefits of marriage. I’m happy they’ll be able to visit each other in hospital if they’re sick or injured.<\/p>\n

I’m happy their marriage which may have been valid in DC is now valid in their home state.<\/p>\n

But what about churches?<\/h3>\n

Churches should be able to act in their own belief. They should not be forced to carry out marriage they don’t recognize. If they choose to perform a ceremony, that’s great for the couple. If they refuse, that’s not something the church should be held accountable for. It’s their religion and their beliefs. I would not force something on the church that runs contrary to their views.<\/p>\n

But think of the children?<\/h3>\n

Think about them. How many kids have expressed their concerns about marriage? Yours? Theirs? Anyones? If they’re too young to understand, leave it be. There’s time for that. If your kids ask and its something you don’t believe in, I leave it to you, the parent, how to handle that situation. It’s your right to pass your beliefs and values on to your kids.<\/p>\n

Christians?<\/h3>\n

No one is changing your beliefs. No one is attacking your beliefs. You’re still welcome to live by the word of God and quote scripture. You may still attend church. You may still disagree with this ruling. This doesn’t affect your negatively. You’re still able to go about your life like nothing happened.<\/p>\n

That’s why I intend to do. This doesn’t positively change my life at all. I’m a straight white man married to a wonderful woman. This changes nothing. And that’s the point. It changes nothing. The only thing that could get tougher is finding a non-church venue for a wedding this summer. Competition is about to get a lot more fierce!<\/p>\n

Comments about pedophiles \/ marrying trees \/ bestiality \/polygamy?<\/h3>\n

Pedophiles. Still bad. That doesn’t change.
\nMarrying livestock. Still not legal. If that’s your thing, move to a farm in Texas and do what you like. Nobody messes with Texas.
\nMarrying trees. The best you can do is tie yourself to one in the name of the environment.
\nPolygamy. It’s not had a great track record. But if you want it bad enough, start a movement. The door is open.<\/a><\/p>\n

I am moving to Canada!<\/h3>\n

Sorry. You’re about a decade late.<\/a> Canada legalized same-sex marriage in 2004.<\/p>\n

But don’t worry, there are still plenty of countries you can move to.<\/a> Mexico isn’t looking good for you either. You’re safest moving across an ocean.<\/p>\n

What could have been…<\/h3>\n

The ruling was 5-4. This was not a clear-cut decision. It could have just as easily gone the other way. We are a country divided and it’s how to work and live with each other that makes or breaks us. I am happy the ruling went in the way I had hoped it would. But I’m also aware it was very close.<\/p>\n

Congratulations! You all know who you are. I’m ecstatic for you. Enjoy it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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