I few days ago I read an article stating, "Two weeks after the New York State Senate voted to legalize same-sex marriage, the state’s Roman Catholic archbishop said politicians could next redefine marriage to include “multiple partners” and adultery." I'm not saying that that is going to happen anytime anytime soon. But I did come across an interesting news story today. The part of the article that stood out to me was this:
In a statement posted on his blog, Turley said the lawsuit will challenge Utah's right to prosecute people for their private relationships.
"We are not demanding the recognition of polygamous marriage. We are only challenging the right
of the state to prosecute people for their private relations and demanding equal treatment with other
citizens in living their lives according to their own beliefs," the statement reads.
According to the statement, the lawsuit seeks to protect a person's right to be left alone.
"In that sense, it is a challenge designed to benefit not just polygamists but all citizens who wish to
live their lives according to their own values - even if those values run counter to those of the
majority in the state," Turley wrote.
If you ask me, they make a pretty compelling argument, especially when looked at the issue in light of recent gay marriage arguments. But isn't this just what people said would happen, like the archbishop in New York? Right now he's not trying to redefine marriage to include polygamous ones, but someone after this case might. I've even read some comments after looking more into the show to find this: "If our society wants us to accept same sex marriages and single parents, then I think its about time that we accept plural marriages" BECKY COMMENTED ON MAR 14 11 AT 12:58 AM Where does it end? Is this the opening of the flood gates?
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