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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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Without education, we are weaker economically. Without economic power, we are weaker in terms of national security. No great military power has ever remained so without great economic power. – 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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The traditional religious rights failure to restore public-school prayer or pass an antiabortion constitutional amendment has likely helped fuel the spread of the more extreme dominionist school. – Jon Meacham

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In terms of my marriage, you know, falling in love with my husband was by far the best thing thats ever happened to me. – Caroline Kennedy

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Theres only one way to have a happy marriage and as soon as I learn what it is Ill get married again. – Clint Eastwood

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Sleeping together is a euphemism for people, but tantamount to marriage with cats. – Marge Piercy

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Ive had two proposals since Ive been a widow. I am a wonderful catch, you know. I have a lot of money. – Ruth Rendell

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