Comments on: Will Marriage Always Have a Place in Society?

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 09:48:27 +0000

I’m for marriage. Primarily for all the reasons stated by “Year on the Grill” and Jarrod. One lesser addition, though–let’s not forget that biologically-speaking, marriage is actually quite useful–particularly when children are involved. Knowing who one’s parents (and therefore sisters, brothers, half-sisters, half-brothers) are is rather important when one comes to the dating age. I’ve known more than one person who was accidentally dating a close relative, and they were NOT happy about it when they found out (and, no, these aren’t the sort of people who would appear on “Jerry Springer”). Yes, this is probably not that common, but the more kids are born out of wedlock and through casual sex, the worse the situation may become. Genetically, that’s probably not where we want to be headed.

By: Jarrod

Jarrod — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 13:31:34 +0000

Marriage is the foundation of our society. Think about it. If we don’t have people committing to one another as Year on the Grill says, then much of our culture begins to deteriorate. The divorce rate is an indication that this foundation has been weakened. Look at the problems caused by broken marriages: families torn apart, custody battles, kids lose trust in their parents, loss of self esteem and confidence. Whether you believe marriage to be a civil institution or religious institution, you can’t deny that marriage is and has always been a cornerstone of society.

If we do away with marriage, then we lose much of our trust, commitment, and true love. The alternative (whatever that is) encourages people to just live off the romantic feelings they have, move from person to person, give nothing, sacrifice nothing, and learn nothing from vowing to stay with one person for life. Marriage is a testimony — more than a contract that can be repealed.

I just found this website, but I appreciate its goal. Help couples hold to their commitment to each other by continuing to connect with each other regular through “dating.”

By: Year on the Grill

Year on the Grill — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:18:31 +0000

Marriage is a statement… to the world if you like, but more so to each other. Vows are important. Words mean things. Vows and words said to each other mean more.

My wife and I got married in Jamaica with paid witnesses. That was just the legal aspect (that is very important). The words that were exchanged mean more each day, and will always be important.

By: justagirl

justagirl — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 02:16:10 +0000

So you have to wonder, if it was available to everyone (obviously we’re talking about gay marriage) and no longer associated with religion (which really it isn’t because you can have a civil service that just involves the state and not the church), would we still not give a toss if it died out?

Do we want it available to everyone just on principle, but once we have secured that victory we’ll throw marriage aside?

I agree that everyone should be able to marry and I do think that will happen – but @pete, your comment seems to be in two minds there…

By: pete

pete — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:28:51 +0000

I have issues with marriage because it is not available to everyone. When certain portions of a 1st world nation are denied the choice to formally and legally recognise their relationships, then there is something wrong.
Also marriage is seen as a religious institution and as the 1st world removes itself from organised religion, so too will marriage decrease. There is less societal pressure to marry, and so a millenia old patriarchal institution is dying? Who gives a toss should be the answer.