Instead of promoting natural marriage – the institution on which society’s future depends – the only kind of marriage many politicians seem interested in is the only kind from which society derives no benefit.
Starting with the Dutch in 2001, 20 countries, almost all developed nations in the West, adopted so-called gay marriage. Significantly, the Netherlands also legalized drugs and prostitution about the same time.
To date, no Asian nation, none on the African continent save South Africa, and only a handful in Latin America have deconstructed marriage. Only Ireland did so by a popular vote, the rest by legislation or judicial decree. In the United States, this was done by unelected judges who distorted our Constitution to reach an outcome favored by elites.
Let’s consider two of the most popular arguments of proponents:
1. We love each other – Interesting, but irrelevant. A 30-year-old man and a 14-year-old girl can love each other; blood relatives can love each other; a man can love two or more women. Based on the love-conquers-all criteria, shouldn’t they be allowed to wed too? Once you begin changing the age-old definition of marriage, where do you stop? Why not open it up to any individuals or combinations of individuals who say they’re in love? In Medellin, Colombia, Victor Prada, John Rodriguez and Manuel Bermudez were legally married recently. Each declares his love for the other two.
2. Limiting marriage to heterosexuals is discriminatory – Proponents of same-sex marriage argue: “If you believe in equality, you should support marriage between two men or two women.” The answer: Life isn’t fair. Everyone should be equal in their fundamental rights (freedom of speech, religion, association and so on). Otherwise, life is governed by inequality. Do I have the right to be the New England Patriots’ quarterback, even though I lack the strength, skill and coordination necessary? Marriage is more than a contract between two individuals. (That’s why it’s regulated by the state.) It has social functions that transcend individual desires.
Don Feder, Marriage is the Foundation of Social Order
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