Here's a thought:

[growler_south]

If you want to change the law to protect the 'sanctity of marriage' then how about this: a couple may only get married after they have been in a relationship for five ok lets make it two years, same criteria as being deemed a couple for immigration purposes in civilised countries.

Of course, the tabloids would go out of business (Who's Britney going to marry today?) but I see that as a good thing...

FURTHER THOUGHTS:
Since the vocal fundies are claiming biblical authority for their interpretation of what marriage is, perhaos we should look at what marriage actually meant in biblical times and reinstate that practise? I'm pretty sure your average israelite couldnt meet someone at a club and get married in a drive-though marriage booth the next day...

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Re: Marriage

[barbarian-rat.livejournal.com]

Very interesting site. Their conclusion - born again christians have a higher divorce rate than non-born agains. I have heard that this group also has a higher incidence of child abuse, but have never seen any numbers on that. With all the stats being tossed around who can tell what is true?