It wasn't until the sexual/feminist revolution, however, that marriage was considered a drudgery and single parenthood, no-fault divorce, and out of wedlock cohabitation became more tolerable and mainstream. Once alternatives to marriage were embraced as acceptable, marriage started to go downhill.
Why should I mind my own business? Marriage is not only a private institution, but one that is supposed to benefit society at large. When marriages decline it causes a lot of problems for society. It creates single mothers who have to struggle just to make ends meet. It creates welfare cases, children who start to perform poorly in school, children with behavioral problems and emotional disorders, etc.
That's the way it is now, but it may not always be that way. We're already seeing liberties absolutely destroyed by the federal government, all in the name of "tolerance" and "fairness". How long before churches are told they either marry same-sex couples or lose their tax exempt status? How long before churches are told they're allowed to preach against homosexuality, but it's against the law to put a pro-traditional marriage message on their church sign, since outsiders can see it and may be offended?
And I appreciate your outlook on freedom of speech. My prayer is that we will always have it. There are many in this country who believe the Constitution is outdated and should be replaced.
Things will continue to deteriorate, just as God said they would before the last days. It seems that they have been going down hill at a much more rapid pace over the past four decades, though.
I'm sorry, I'm just having serious trouble taking you seriously. You seem to have a "they're out to get us!" mindset going
I don't think you have any business with my marriage or with anyone elses marriage. Stick to your own turf, your own spouse, and your own family. "But it affects us all!", but you can't do anything about it. It is another persons live, NOT your own.
You know how all people are entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? Yeah, that. Pay attention to your own life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. Don't bother with anyone elses.
I don't think the sexual/womens revolution did anything to marriage that wasn't going to happen in time anyways. Who cares? If you don't like the way people are getting together, then don't do it yourself. They are free to do what they think is right.
Also, no one's stopping you (not even the government) from standing on a street corner and preaching against premarital sex, homosexuality, having children out of wedlock, etc. If you care that badly, then go get a sign and pick a spot on the sidewalk and make a difference.
I'm not even going to touch the welfare issue. It's much too personal for me.
Freedom of speech isn't going to be revoked any time soon, neither is the ability for a church to refuse to marry any couple for any reason. Trust me, there will be riots before either come under fire from the government. And I will be among those rioting.
