On the contrary, Amendment O would uphold the privileged status of marriage in the denomination, rejecting same-sex unions as a false imitation. The arguments for gay marriage have great appeal in an individualistic, experience-oriented society such as ours. Individuals should be left free to seek their sexual happiness as they deem best. Neither the state nor the Church should favor any one relationship over another. The greatest good in life, to which everyone is entitled, is an intense individual experience producing a sense of self-fulfillment and connection to other persons and the universe.
Sexual intercourse is such an experience, and therefore good sex becomes a kind of human right.
The state and the Church should grant equal rights to all persons who are enjoying this profound spiritual experience. Marriage is an artificial construct of society. It is just a piece of paper. Marriage was defined by law to suit past social convenience, and it can be redefined by law to suit today s social convenience. The bodies of the sex partners do not matter.