As the debate on gay marriage continues, it would seem that both sides of the spectrum are adamant in their positions and refuse to give in. Well let me try to brake the ice a little bit and find a middle ground that would not compromise my own personal beliefs and would satisfy the conservative and liberals alike.
The first option I’ve heard is the abolish marriage all together. This, to me, would be an option worth considering but for the majority of people the idea of abolishing marriage at a state level is way too radical to even consider. I may consider this, but I know that no one would go for it. Also for this to be effective every state would have to do likewise, otherwise it would be useless.
Here is a more acceptable solution to the problem. First, abolish the word marriage as a legal term and call what we now call marriage civil unions, regardless of the couple. Every straight marriage we have now would legally become a civil union but the same benefits and privileges would apply. Legally, there would be no such thing as a marriage. Second, open civil unions for anyone who wants to have one. It’s not a religious anymore, it is simply a legal institution ordained by the states. This way you can have your cake and eat it too; we can finally enjoy equality for gays and the term marriage can take on a strictly religious meaning. Thirdly, marriage, no longer being a legal term, is whatever people want it to be. The Christian church can marry anyone they wish, as well as any other religion out there. Any two people can say their married, it just wouldn’t be ordained by the state.
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