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Why are there so many different views on marriage, and why is everyone not allowed to be married?

Marriage. some people think of it in a religious light, some people see it as unimportant, while some romanticize it and make a big deal of it, religious or not. I want to know how you view marriage, what you think of it, and how important you think it is.

And what about same sex marriage? I personally see nothing wrong with it, but some people think that it's wrong. Again, this is probably religion. What are your views on this? And if you are against it, please say why instead of just saying you don't like it.

Then there's the complete opposite; divorce. Do you think it's okay and reasonable for two people to promise to each other that they will stay together forever, then later say they don't want too? Why do you think there are so many divorces each year?

Discuss:
-marriage
-divorce
-same sex marriage
-common law relationships
-remarriage

Information can be found here.
(note: the information is based on Canadian laws)

XD every marriage I've seen lately has been falling apart, and the relationship that seems to be working is one where the two people aren't actually married. it's kind of funny, in my opinion.

And I agree that marriage should be available to anyone regardless of sex/gender and whatnot... however because it's based on a religion, we cant' force them to accept couples that are outside that religion. Although I'm sure that there are other worship paths where they accept those people, so why not just allow it?