Marriage, a wonderful word ~ a worthy institution ~ a question, of meaning… bit.ly/123Fuj4
— C.G.Ayling (@CGAyling) December 10, 2012
Marriage, a wonderful word ~ a worthy institution ~ a question, of meaning…
Although I never thought anyone had the right to tell another who they can or can’t love, long did I hold the belief that the word marriage defined a union between a man and a woman. Very recently I was thinking about this and realized that limiting this particular word to a narrow, archaic construct has a major impact on people – my belief that a word should be limiting, placed severe constraints on others.
Who am I to tell anyone who chooses to make a commitment, that they cannot – simply because the one to whom they commit themselves is of the same gender? I don’t have that right, and if I did… well, I would cast it away.
In the past, I would have voted for any type of civil union, regardless of its name. Yet, within my heart, I reserved the word marriage for only the variety of union in which I am bound. My way, is not the only right way.
Now, I must open my closed mind and grant others, different from me, their chance at happiness, their chance at lifelong togetherness. Call it a civil union, call it a marriage, or simply call it by its true name… love.
While none of us has any right to determine the lie of another’s heart, everyone deserves a chance at completion. Well done Washington, for taking a leadership role amongst the United States, once more.
{04/14/13 you can read more of my journey to understand the meaning of marriage, here.}
