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The problem for those who assert biblical authority in support of

The problem for those who assert biblical authority in support of traditional definitions of marriage is that one could, with equal validity, assert that the lending of money or certain kinds of haircuts are forbidden by God, or that slavery and the subjugation of women are authorized by the Lord. – Jon Meacham

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The fact is that America has been at her most prosperous when government and the private sector have been not at war, but in a wary, if often underplayed, alliance. History is unmistakable on this point. – Jon Meacham

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Part of what I loved – and love – about being around older people is the tangible sense of history they embody. Im interested in military history, for instance, because both my grandfathers fought in World War II. Im interested in writing because one of those grandfathers wrote books. – Jon Meacham

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While we remain a nation decisively shaped by religious faith, our politics and our culture are, in the main, less influenced by movements and arguments of an explicitly Christian character than they were even five years ago. I think this is a good thing – good for our political culture. – Jon Meacham

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I have learned that only two things are necessary to keep ones wife happy. First, let her think shes having her own way. And second, let her have it. – Lyndon B. Johnson

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Its not always been a happy marriage. I guess I wanted a quick fix. – David Byrne

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Marriage

I think you may see again a rise at the federal government level for a – a call for the federal constitutional amendment, because people want to make sure that this definition of marriage remains secure, because after all, the family is the fundamental unit of government. – Michele Bachmann

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Marriage

I went through a long period of time in that marriage when I didnt believe anything was my fault. I had to face what my part was, and only because of that difficult work was I able to trust a man again. – Connie Sellecca

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One must not hope to be more than one can be. – Nicolas Chamfort

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If you love life, dont waste time, for time is what life is made up of. – Bruce Lee

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The 1st Amendment protects the right to speak, not the right to spend. – Byron White

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