I really wish that everyone who is leaving unnecessary, vulgar comments would stop :( This lady is actually my aunt and I admire and look up to her for her strength in going through this painful time her life.
@EmeraldView, though I do not believe you are doing so intentionally, you are arguing against an idea that I do not hold. All I hope to do is suggest that you try again to hear the rationale behind traditional marriage, though I think this comments section is too limited to dialogue in depth. I wouldn't expect our reasoning to change your mind, but if you could give another shot at understanding it, you may get the real position we’re coming from.
@ThroughStoneWalls I've yet to hear a SINGLE rationale for whatever it is you want to define as 'traditional' marriage, that doesn't hold up as equally well for same-gender couples. In fact, all of these REEL LOVE videos show why marriage equality is important to same-gender couples as well. You may have some definition/rationale that's specific to YOUR version of a particular religion, but that's not only not justification for U.S. law, but is specifically forbidden as a rationale in law.
@Emerald View, I understand that you disagree with the messages of the Ruth Institute. I think it is unfair for you to choose this forum for debate. Marriage is not about genitals, and it is crass for you to reduce it to that. If you would like to engage in debate with those of us who believe that marriage is a lifelong, committed relationship between a man and a woman, I hope that you try to understand our point of view. It's much more complicated and rational than you acknowledge in your post.
@ThroughStoneWalls That is RIGHT marriage is NOT about genitals, however it most certainly is not I who is reducing it to that. It is the Ruth Institute, its supporters (like you), and similar fundamentalist organizations who HAVE reduced marriage to nothing more than the gender of the individuals getting married, NOT the love and commitment to one another and any children they might have, as there is NOTHING a straight married couple has that a gay couple doesn't, YOUR religion notwithstanding
@EmeraldView, you are the only one bringing up genitals. If you take issue with the Ruth Institute, I would suggest you post on their blog. Your comment here is vulgar and incredibly insensitive, especially considering the fact that the wife in the video is suffering and dying of cancer.
@ThroughStoneWalls What do you mean? I'm only helping to reiterate what The Ruth Institute is telling us in this video series. Which is that THIS (video content) is what real LOVE and Marriage is all about. The love demonstrated in these video obviously can only happen when there are opposing genitals involved in the relationship; right? Afterall TRI adamantly FIGHTS against marriage equality for same-gender couples, and has rejected quite similar videos to these which feature gay couples.
What a ridiculous and totally unfounded statement to make. I can from my own personal experience say unequivocally that you are incorrect. I lost my partner of 36 years, last December to colon cancer. Not only did I not abandon him, I went to EVERY Chemo session, spent nights at the hospital with him.. and held him as he passed.
Lies like yours cannot go unchallenged, what you've said is despicable. ..
@iluvreflect NO she did not say SOME people read it again. "See this is something you would NEVER ever EVER see among gay couples." There was no qualifying of the statement. I stand by what I said...despicable!
I really wish that everyone who is leaving unnecessary, vulgar comments would stop :( This lady is actually my aunt and I admire and look up to her for her strength in going through this painful time her life.
thehamandcheesers 11 months ago
@thehamandcheesers And I may perhaps add that I am sorry about what your aunt is going through. I wish her all the best.
skulander2 11 months ago
@skulander2 Picking an older couple actually proves the point that marriages can last a long time. It doesn't exclude anything.
thehamandcheesers 11 months ago
Thank you for this beautiful insight into a loving marriage!
Bitsyboo05 11 months ago
@EmeraldView, though I do not believe you are doing so intentionally, you are arguing against an idea that I do not hold. All I hope to do is suggest that you try again to hear the rationale behind traditional marriage, though I think this comments section is too limited to dialogue in depth. I wouldn't expect our reasoning to change your mind, but if you could give another shot at understanding it, you may get the real position we’re coming from.
ThroughStoneWalls 11 months ago
@ThroughStoneWalls I've yet to hear a SINGLE rationale for whatever it is you want to define as 'traditional' marriage, that doesn't hold up as equally well for same-gender couples. In fact, all of these REEL LOVE videos show why marriage equality is important to same-gender couples as well. You may have some definition/rationale that's specific to YOUR version of a particular religion, but that's not only not justification for U.S. law, but is specifically forbidden as a rationale in law.
EmeraldView 11 months ago
@Emerald View, I understand that you disagree with the messages of the Ruth Institute. I think it is unfair for you to choose this forum for debate. Marriage is not about genitals, and it is crass for you to reduce it to that. If you would like to engage in debate with those of us who believe that marriage is a lifelong, committed relationship between a man and a woman, I hope that you try to understand our point of view. It's much more complicated and rational than you acknowledge in your post.
ThroughStoneWalls 11 months ago
@ThroughStoneWalls That is RIGHT marriage is NOT about genitals, however it most certainly is not I who is reducing it to that. It is the Ruth Institute, its supporters (like you), and similar fundamentalist organizations who HAVE reduced marriage to nothing more than the gender of the individuals getting married, NOT the love and commitment to one another and any children they might have, as there is NOTHING a straight married couple has that a gay couple doesn't, YOUR religion notwithstanding
EmeraldView 11 months ago
@EmeraldView, you are the only one bringing up genitals. If you take issue with the Ruth Institute, I would suggest you post on their blog. Your comment here is vulgar and incredibly insensitive, especially considering the fact that the wife in the video is suffering and dying of cancer.
ThroughStoneWalls 1 year ago
@ThroughStoneWalls What do you mean? I'm only helping to reiterate what The Ruth Institute is telling us in this video series. Which is that THIS (video content) is what real LOVE and Marriage is all about. The love demonstrated in these video obviously can only happen when there are opposing genitals involved in the relationship; right? Afterall TRI adamantly FIGHTS against marriage equality for same-gender couples, and has rejected quite similar videos to these which feature gay couples.
EmeraldView 11 months ago
See this is something you would NEVER ever EVER see among gay couples. Typically they just abandon one another if one of them gets seriously ill.
THANK YOU Ruth Institute for defending what marriages is REALLY all about... genitals.
EmeraldView 1 year ago
What a ridiculous and totally unfounded statement to make. I can from my own personal experience say unequivocally that you are incorrect. I lost my partner of 36 years, last December to colon cancer. Not only did I not abandon him, I went to EVERY Chemo session, spent nights at the hospital with him.. and held him as he passed.
Lies like yours cannot go unchallenged, what you've said is despicable. ..
mytubeisnot 11 months ago
@mytubeisnot she said SOME people leave, not everyone! pay attention before you spread bad apples around
iluvreflect 11 months ago
@iluvreflect NO she did not say SOME people read it again. "See this is something you would NEVER ever EVER see among gay couples." There was no qualifying of the statement. I stand by what I said...despicable!
mytubeisnot 11 months ago
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@mytubeisnot you read it again!
iluvreflect 11 months ago
Beautiful love story...your SIL Doris shared your video with me and I'm so glad to see this!
CentralMom 1 year ago