Quote by Tony Campolo

I contend the state ought to do its thing and provide legal rights for all couples who want to be joined together for life. The church should bless unions that it sees fit to bless, and they should be called marriages.

I contend the state ought to do its thing and provide legal

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The quote expresses the idea that the state should grant legal rights to all couples who wish to be joined together in a lifelong commitment. The speaker suggests that the church, on the other hand, should have the authority to bless unions as it sees fit and refer to them as marriages. The quote highlights the separation of legal and religious institutions while simultaneously advocating for equal recognition and validation of all committed relationships.

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