Every major religion and culture has embraced marriage as a unique relationship between a man and a woman. ... To fundamentally change an institution whose worth has been proved over thousands of years and in hundreds of cultures risks unintended and unexpected consequences. ... The Charter was modified in 1981 with the following heading "Whereas Canada is founded upon the principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law."" ... The Charter, acknowledging the supremacy (ie. dominion, preeminence) of God strikes down any notion that same-sex marriages can be accepted in Canada....

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Divorce rates have gone up 600% since the "no fault divorce" law in Canada was passed 30 years ago. ... Recently it has become more and more accepted by popular culture, obviously to the point where it would be considered normal for gays to be wed. ...

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