livingdead
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Because civil union gives exactly same rights, many people think same sex marriage was not needed. This includes many gay people who dont want to make a fuss. Others think its symbolic of how far we came in equality, and since its a secular govt that defines marriage in their laws, govt should make it equal by calling it marriage. Surely religion predates govt in ireland but they dont own the word.Marriage is a religious institution between a man and a woman.
On other hand govt forcing it on unwilling people would backfire. Which is why the referndum is a good way to bring change by having debate among ordinary people.
I dont want govt to order catholic church or any other institution to carry out same sex marriage in their premises. That will be wrong.


