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'''Marriage''' is a form of [[interpersonal relationship]]; a kind of social contract.  Most often, it takes the form of a union between a [[man]] and a [[woman]], however, other forms, such as [[polygyny]] (one man and more than one woman), [[polyandry]] (one woman and more than one man), and [[group marriage]] (any number of men, any number of women) exist.  In the civilized Western world marriage as an institution between one man and one woman has been a cornerstone of community for many hundreds of years.  Recently there has been a push by [[liberal]]s for "same-sex marriage".  A large portion of the reason for this push is because of the benefits married people gain in the United States, especially in regard to property rights.  Same-sex marriage has no basis in scripture.  In United States law, marriage is defined by each state and same-sex marriage is allowed only in Massachusetts.  It might be worthwhile to note that interracial marriage was considered to be taboo 40 years ago.

'''Marriage''' is a form of [[interpersonal relationship]]; a kind of social contract.  Most often, it takes the form of a union between a [[man]] and a [[woman]], however, other forms, such as [[polygyny]] (one man and more than one woman), [[polyandry]] (one woman and more than one man), and [[group marriage]] (any number of men, any number of women) exist.  In the civilized Western world marriage as an institution between one man and one woman has been a cornerstone of community for many hundreds of years.  Recently there has been a push by [[liberal]]s for "same-sex marriage".  A large portion of the reason for this push is because of the benefits married people gain in the United States, especially in regard to property rights.  Same-sex marriage has no basis in scripture.  In United States law, marriage is defined by each state and same-sex marriage is allowed only in Massachusetts.  It might be worthwhile to note that interracial marriage was illegal in most states during the 19th century<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A17600-2005Feb11.html Marriage in the March of Time]</ref>.

Civil marriage is a legal [[contract]] between two or more adults.  It gives each member certain rights and obligations.  Most commonly, these include [[power of attorney]], [[inheritance]] rights, and rights in relation to any children they may have.

Civil marriage is a legal [[contract]] between two or more adults.  It gives each member certain rights and obligations.  Most commonly, these include [[power of attorney]], [[inheritance]] rights, and rights in relation to any children they may have.