Banjo,

But you've got no problem with the word in more ambiguous terms?

Marriage doesn't JUST mean a legal/religious union of a man and woman with a ceremony. Marriage can also mean union, blending, alliance etc.

I have no issue with gays falling within the definition.

Banjo,
Husband, wife - exactly! Marriage can only biologically take place between a man (male) and a woman (wombed man). Man being generic and common to both. Marriage can only identify the consenting and life long committment to a heterosexual union.

Philo,

Marriage isn't a biological act - it's a social act.

Ther are several countries that recognize this, so that means ther are also options available.

Those who now wish to change the laws to suit their very very very small minority should consider the fact that they have chosen to live in a country that does not recognize these laws.

It will be damaging to children's lives as they will be con fussed and ridiculed throughout their lives.

My best solution has always bee that if you are a very small minority and you don't like the laws of the land, then move to somewhere where you will be accepted.

At least then the rest of us who live an everyday normal life can continue to enjoy our peaceful existence.

No offense, but don't Chang our world simply to suit yourselves.

Dear rehctub,

Justice is for all not only the majority. If a small minority is treated unfairly under law that injustice should be remedied. If the population were only 0.5% Christian it would still be wrong to discriminate against Christians.

Whether there should be same-sex marriage is another question. However, if it is right to have it, it should not be denied because it would affect only only a small percentage.

I am not a homosexual.
I do not look for, activly avoid the company of those who are.
That is my problem not theirs.
I can, in their company not find trouble.
They are usually intelligent and not intrusive in to my life.
Once thought of them as , well leave that.
I think we should let them wed,call it what you like but just why not?
WASP males, in any pub, trust me, drink along side men who are Heterosexual.
And who have, had sex with half the women in town, predators who find ways to get in bed with their drinking mates Lady's.
In that same bar, you can bet on it,two men who are a couple will be.
Why is it so often politics or Church that has the last word.
Some who from within the Church, any Church,who condemn this are pedophiles?