To read a brief summary of these events, go to Historical Overview. It is an attempt to reaffirm marriage on the part of men and women from all cultures, faiths and age groups in response to the efforts of a small group of activists who are trying to use the courts to do an end run around the democratic process in order to further their own agendas. Even though many homosexuals do not care per se about marriage, the homosexual activists have managed to get many gay and lesbian groups on board with the concept that they have the right to marry. I must confess at the outset that I am no fan of the 'institution' of marriage as currently constructed and practiced. . . . Because marriage is, I believe, the political issue that most fully tests the dedication of people who are not gay to full equality for gay people, and also the issue most likely to lead ultimately to a world free from discrimination against lesbians and gay men.
Marriage is much more than a relationship sanctioned by law.
Historically, the term, marriage has always referred to the union of a man and woman in a unique relationship of commitment and intimacy, and this definition has spanned time and cultures. But, homosexual activists argue, times change, and legal definitions may be changed to reflect the changing times. First, nationally prominent lawyers, working with gay and lesbian activist groups, target a specific state with courts thought to be sympathetic to their cause. A same-sex couple then applies for a marriage license, knowing that it will be denied. Then they sue, claiming that the marriage law is unconstitutional.