The Sanctity of Marriage
Like so many people lately, I have been concerned about the sanctity of marriage. I have been worried that the very essence of my marriage could be threatened by people with morals and lifestyles so utterly different from my own.
I have been thinking long and hard about this subject, and after discussing it with my loving husband, we realised that our marriage has nothing to do with other people and whom they marry.
More importantly, in our society that so values freedom, I realised that it’s ok for people like Jimmy Swaggart and Pat Robertson to marry after all.
February 22nd, 2005 at 11:21 am
I would prefer if they could refrain from procreating nonetheless. Procreating and filling my country with an army of toxic bible beating biggots…much like the toxic “cream” filling ina poisonous Twinkie.
February 22nd, 2005 at 11:24 am
I just want to say that I wouldn’t make mistakes like “ina” for “in a” if I could see the end of each line I type. This used to happen on Mark’s blog but not yours, and then someone went and tinkered with everything and Mark’s blog leaves my writing space open and unimpeded, but yours is doing what his used to do and hide the right side of the comment area. Make it go away!
February 22nd, 2005 at 11:27 am
Oh god that almost made me pee my pants. Fantastic.
February 22nd, 2005 at 7:23 pm
What about Tammy Faye and that Baker boy? Wairn’t they good Christians too?
February 22nd, 2005 at 11:53 pm
LOL! Very well written.
February 23rd, 2005 at 9:59 am
Cranky Liberal, I’ve just got to ask (tongue in cheek of course)…
What was fantastic, the story, or peeing your pants?
February 23rd, 2005 at 12:31 pm
But you seem so secure and proud in your heterosexual marriage, and
also generally liberal (in thought at minimum) so what possible
threat could anyone else’s views on the sanctity of two televangelists
marrying have to do with you & your husband ‘Mark’. Unless you are really ‘Jon’ and Mark
is really ‘Marge’. Or Jen & Jane, Mark and Manny, etc….
February 23rd, 2005 at 1:20 pm
Garth! We’ve missed you.
February 23rd, 2005 at 1:50 pm
The ’sanctity of marriage’ is the responsiblity of each couple. No matter what the laws are, be they as perfect as you could imagine, there will always be troubles with marriage.
There are laws against spousal abuse, yet it persists. There will be adultery, abuse, and a plethora of other problems. This is the way that it has always been - despite the strictest of laws. Successful (sactified) marriage takes individual commitment. This is something that ‘law’ cannot do for people. It’s way deeper than that.
The focus needs to be on each couple making their own marriage what they want it to be.
Best Regards,
Bernie
P.S. If you’re interested, I’ve recently posted a practical article on improving relationships on my blog. Just click on my name above.
February 23rd, 2005 at 3:01 pm
hee hee!! GOOD ONE!
February 25th, 2005 at 12:44 am
My partner and I totally agree with you! We would add James Dobson to that list, as well. We believe that if the government wants to protect the sanctity of marriage they should outlaw divorce and adultery. But, then, DC would be full of outlaws!
Love your blog!
PS: I “borrowed” your little sign about using Jesus as an excuse…..it’s GREAT!!
February 27th, 2005 at 4:11 am
This is funny shit. Keep it up!
March 1st, 2005 at 4:35 pm
I find your brand of humor insulting to not only Pat Robertson and Jimmy Swaggart, but to myself, who feels that my seed should similarly be banished from this Earth!
March 1st, 2005 at 5:28 pm
Garth, I am those things that you describe. I have no concern about my marriage whatsoever. This post was written tongue-in-cheek.
March 1st, 2005 at 9:06 pm
The story, the pants peeing of course was embarassing and sent me to therapy for days, wheere I blamed my mother for the whole issue.
March 2nd, 2005 at 4:54 pm
Oh, speaking in pickled tongues and cheeks. Well that’s OK then. And it is pleasing to know that I was missed in this part of the ether. Keep on pooing.
March 10th, 2005 at 2:03 pm
The table is turned….
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March 17th, 2005 at 10:13 am
I disagree.
I think there should be some kind of minimum breeding standard.
A long time ago my sister said something to the effect of, “All the smart people I know are having no kids or maybe one or possibly two…but all the stupid people are having HUGE families…”
Essentillay saying…we’re bringing down the collective gene pool IQ.