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Most nations
acknowledge that marriage is a relationship which provides
dignity, purity and sanctity
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Marriage is an
exclusive heterosexual activity and can never apply to any
other relationship
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Marriage is a legally
protected relationship and is the most highly preferred relationship
in law
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The union of two
consenting adults of different genders is unique with unlimited
value to society
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The relationship
between two persons of the same sex is fundamentally different
than the heterosexual relationship in marriage
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Marriage is a
public status and has been reserved exclusively for special
covenant heterosexual unions because they are uniquely beneficial
to society.
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Committed marriage
benefits both society and individuals by :-
Heterosexual behavior is uniquely moral, dignified, decent
and pure
Sexual intimacy for adults that is safe
Procreation of children in love and family security
Enhanced childrearing with both male and female role models
Improved status of women through security
Improved status of men through morality
A contract between equals
Strength and security of family, is not isolated individuals
Family integrity underpinning of society
Enhanced civic virtue
Enhanced public morality
Government efficiency and economies through functioning
families
International acceptance of laws and martial status
Superior health outcomes for spouses and children
A seed ground for democracy and self government
Enhanced intergenerational transmission of knowledge
and skills
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Marriage is preferred
because society accepts heterosexual behavior is preferred
over homosexual (or other) behavior
