Separate but Equal -- Redux

In the 1950s it was determined by the Supreme Court that the principle of "separate but equal" wasn't just and therefore unconstitutional. And so desegregation began.
The question arises now concerning gay marriage. Some have proposed civil unions rather than marriage for gays -- but in almost all cases the "rights" granted under civil unions -- including tax benefits -- don't benefit gays. So is it fair and just -- the mayor of San Diego, Jerry Sanders, a Republican with a lesbian daughter, has said no. Interesting!
Steve Kindle, at his "Open Hearts -- Affirming Pages" blog has taken up this issue along with the corresponding issue of companionship -- the idea that we find in Genesis that it is not good that one should be alone.
He writes:
Ultimately, the refusal of marriage to same-sex couples is a denial of their humanity. When the church denies marriage to gay couples it is saying that you are not worthy of having your loneliness relieved in the only way it is possible. In other words, you are not worthy of being a human being. Imagine the anguish of a straight person not being able to marry, ever, unless he or she married someone of the same sex. This is the direct connection that Mayor Sanders made as he compared the life he lives with his wife against withholding the same benefit to those such as his daughter. He could not refuse what God has ordained. God created us all in the image of God. Who are we to prohibit that which God has deemed necessary?
This is an intriguing question -- check out his entire piece and leave a comment -- letting him know you were here first!

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