Sanctity of Marriage

They Should Be Married

Amelia | Posted 04.06.2012

Amelia

They talk about a future that may one day include children. And it only takes about three minutes in their company to see that they are absolutely and completely in love. But they can't be married, and it bothers them.

The Down-Low On Marriage

Annabelle Gurwitch | Posted 11.17.2011

Annabelle Gurwitch

It's something of an irony that we're so focused on marriage equality, as getting shacked up is becoming obsolete in the U.S. It's like announcing improvements are being made to the rotary phone.

The Church Should Stay Out Of The Marriage Business

Tony Jones | Posted 05.25.2011

Tony Jones

What a strange thing it is in our culture that clergy, who would otherwise proudly proclaim their independence from the government, regularly act as agents of the state at wedding ceremonies.

Christian Innkeepers Found Guilty For Turning Away Gay Couple

Posted 05.25.2011

By Al Webb Religion News Service LONDON (RNS) Two Christian innkeepers have been convicted of sexual discrimination for refusing to allow a gay coupl...

Why Britney Won't Supply the Next Great Love Story -- But Gay Marriage Will

Wes Isley | Posted 11.17.2011

Wes Isley

If those who supported Prop 8 truly want to protect marriage, then they need to do something about the Britneys of the world, those... who rush into marriage or marry for all the wrong reasons.

How to Fix Orthodox Jewish Dating

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach | Posted 11.17.2011

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

In the religious world where dating is often dependent on third parties making introductions, young men and women are at the mercy of others to meet a potential spouse.