A debate is taking place in many countries about whether or not marriage should be re-defined to include gay and lesbian couples. This short video commissioned by The Iona Institute explains why marriage should not be redefined. It explains that marriage between a man and a woman is primarily a child-centred institution aimed at giving children what they long for, namely the love of a mother and father.
In the end this debate comes down to whether or not we believe in the special value to a child of having a loving mother and father. If we believe in this, then it makes sense to have a special social institution (marriage) which recognises this fact. If we don't believe in the special value of motherhood and fatherhood or of the natural ties, then it's a whole other story.
Here are links to two other short documents on the topic: ionainstitute.eu/assets/files...
ionainstitute.eu/assets/files...
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