Gay Marriage Legalized in Spain
Spain is now the third country, behind the Netherlands and Belgium, to legalize same-sex marriage. The announcement was celebrated by large numbers of gay activists in the streets following the announcement of the measures passage. 
Clearly, this measure demonstrates a change in society's mentality which is the reason the measure passed. Little by little, the homosexual minority has continued speaking louder and louder while the rest of the world has grown accustomed to the noise, thus becoming desensitized by the drone. Whenever that happens, the abnormal becomes the norm. Such was the case in Holland and Belgium, soon to be followed by Canada and, more than likely, eventually the United States. This move, in a dominantly Catholic country, demonstrates what happens when Christianity is reduced to meaningless social tradition. The report also indicates the contradiction many live with as many Catholics claim they are not religious.
"It is a historic day for the world's homosexuals. We have been fighting for many years," said Beatriz Gimeno, a longtime leader of the gay rights movement in Spain. "Now comes the hardest part, which is changing society's mentality." She blinked back tears as she hugged her partner, Boti Garcia.I'm not sure what this person is talking about.
Clearly, this measure demonstrates a change in society's mentality which is the reason the measure passed. Little by little, the homosexual minority has continued speaking louder and louder while the rest of the world has grown accustomed to the noise, thus becoming desensitized by the drone. Whenever that happens, the abnormal becomes the norm. Such was the case in Holland and Belgium, soon to be followed by Canada and, more than likely, eventually the United States. This move, in a dominantly Catholic country, demonstrates what happens when Christianity is reduced to meaningless social tradition. The report also indicates the contradiction many live with as many Catholics claim they are not religious. Some 80 percent of Spaniards consider themselves Catholic. However, polls say nearly half the country's Catholics rarely go to Mass, and a third say they are simply not religious.The gay marriage bill is only the boldest part of Spain's liberal Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero's agenda. Other initiatives include the following:
Under the divorce law reform, couples can end their marriage without a mandatory separation period or having to state a reason for the split-up, as required under the old legislation. Zapatero also pushed through legislation allowing stem-cell research and wants to loosen Spain's restrictive abortion law.A good illustration of a liberal social agenda left unchecked.
Labels: David C. Price
posted by DAVID C. PRICE at 7/01/2005 06:37:00 AM
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Zapatero is such a rogue, isn't he? Surrendering to the Jihadists, pandering to vociferous minorities - yet the Spanish voted him in.
Yes, he is and, sadly, yes, they did.
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