Read IT's reflections on what her marriage means to her.
When we got married in October 2008, it caused us to reflect on why it was so important, and why it felt so different. Of course, it has not changed what we mean to each other. I have loved my beloved partner-spouse for many years with every part of my being, nothing different there.
This past weekend, I attended the wedding of my friends Doxy and Dear Husband, which I will write more about later. At the end of the wedding service bulletin, are these words:
"Even in our joy, we do not forget our friends and loved ones who are barred by secular law and religious tradition from making the commitment we are making today. We pray for the day when all couples who wish to enter the covenant of marriage will be able to do so, and we will continue to work for the inclusion of all the baptized in the life and ministry of the church"
Doxy and Dear Friend (now Dear Husband)
Let us pray for all those in California who will be affected by the decision of the court.
The idea for this post is shamelessly stolen from my dear friend Fran.
UPDATE: From Yahoo News:
The California Supreme Court upheld a voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage Tuesday, but it also decided that the estimated 18,000 gay couples who tied the knot before the law took effect will stay wed.
The 6-1 decision written by Chief Justice Ron George rejected an argument by gay rights activists that the ban revised the California constitution's equal protection clause to such a dramatic degree that it first needed the Legislature's approval.
The court said the people have a right, through the ballot box, to change their constitution.
Not good. How sad that the judges conclude that rights already given may be taken away by a majority vote.
At least, those who are married get to stay married. The judges probably decided that based on convenience. Think what a nightmare it would be for the bureaucrats to have to undo marriages. How would they procede? With divorces? Annulments?
UPDATE 2: See IT's blog for more news on the California Supreme Court decision.
Beautiful none the less, dear Grand'mère!
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ReplyDeleteAnonymous, no thanks. You're gone.
ReplyDeleteHow sad that anyone's rights and anyone's marriage should be put up for a vote. Minorities, by definition, will always lose.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Doxy and thanks for the wonderful note on her wedding service bulletin.
Lots of news at my blog.
ReplyDeletewe will win in 20-10
Why do you hate poetry?
ReplyDeleteAnonymous, make up a name, sign your comments, and make some sense, or I will continue to delete your comments.
ReplyDeleteAnd please! No one feed the troll as long as he/she leaves trollish comments.
Thanks Doxy and Reverend Doxy and CONGRATULATIONS on your marriage and your kind and sincere thoughts:
ReplyDelete"Even in our joy, we do not forget our friends and loved ones who are barred by secular law and religious tradition from making the commitment we are making today. We pray for the day when all couples who wish to enter the covenant of marriage will be able to do so, and we will continue to work for the inclusion of all the baptized in the life and ministry of the church"
IT has a blog? Wonderful!
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