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Line 1: − + − The Christian conservative organization [[Focus on the Family]] consistently presents the phrase as ''same-sex 'marriage,''' with quotation marks around the word ''marriage,'' to emphasize their view that marriage—civil as well as religious—is intrinsically a union between a man and a woman, and that therefore same-sex unions can only be marriage "counterfeits."<ref>[http://www.family.org/socialissues/A000000464.cfm Same-Sex 'Marriage' and Civil Unions], ''Focus on the Family's'' website</ref>+ − Unheard of a few decades ago, these unions are one of a number of issues involving gay rights and the "culture wars."{{fact}} In the United States, marriage is primarily governed by each individual state and marriage laws differ from state to state.+
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'''Same-sex marriage''', also referred to as [[homosexuality]], is an immoral relationship/lifestyle between two people of the same sex. The use of the word "[[marriage]]" is inaccurate and can be confused with the real definition, thus the quotes around it.
'''Same-sex marriage''', also referred to as [[homosexuality]], is an immoral relationship/lifestyle between two people of the same sex. The use of the word "[[marriage]]" is inaccurate and should not be confused with the word's definition. Homosexual marriages are not recognized in the United States.
Dr. James Dobson's [[Focus on the Family]] refers to the phrase ''same-sex 'marriage,''' with quotation marks around the word ''marriage,'' to call attention to the fact that marriage—civil as well as religious—is intrinsically a union between a man and a woman, and that therefore same-sex unions are "counterfeits."<ref>[http://www.family.org/socialissues/A000000464.cfm Same-Sex 'Marriage' and Civil Unions], ''Focus on the Family's'' website</ref>
Abuse of the term was unheard of a few decades ago, however these unions are now among a number of issues advocated by [[gay rights]] activists. In the United States, marriage is primarily governed by each individual state and marriage laws differ from state to state.
== Background ==
== Background ==