Quote by Tony Campolo
President Bush once said that marriage is a sacred institution and

President Bush once said that marriage is a sacred institution and should be reserved for the union of one man and one woman. If this is the case – and most Americans would agree with him on this – then I have to ask: Why is the government at all involved in marrying people? – Tony Campolo

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When you were born, you cried and everybody else was happy. The only question that matters is this: When you die, will YOU be happy when everybody else is crying? – Tony Campolo

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It is hard to say what the future holds, but this is probable – it wont be just like the past. – Tony Campolo

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But I think its up to a local congregation to determine whether or not a marriage should be blessed of God. And it shouldnt be up to the government. – Tony Campolo

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