>>The citing of things like "in sickness and health" is the religious aspect of marriage

Interesting. I thought that applied to civil marriages as well, will check. If it doesn't my argument is weakened

>>I gather from your response you are in favor of preferential treatment for marrieds over single people ?

I am strongly in favour of anything that actually, effectively encourages the formation of strong and stable relationships. I am not completely convinced that preferential treatment of married couples actually has that effect.

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