that somehow they threaten the institution of marriage itself.
Which I would hold that they do (see below).
Though perhaps it would be more accurate to say that their authority structure is threatened. That authority upholds "the sanctity of marriage", so any change to the definition of marriage erodes the authority.
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Date: 2008-01-23 11:08 pm (UTC)Which I would hold that they do (see below).
Though perhaps it would be more accurate to say that their authority structure is threatened. That authority upholds "the sanctity of marriage", so any change to the definition of marriage erodes the authority.