Marriage is a legally
recognized relationship, established by a civil or religious ceremony,
between two people who intend to live together as sexual and domestic
partners.
Marriage is more than the
private relationship between two people in a marriage. Marriage is a social
institution that provides society with the very foundation of civilization.
In order for marriage to remain the cornerstone of civilization it is
important that society supports it. Marriage has proven itself
indispensable to the nurturing of the young. Strong marriages create
strong families and families create a society.