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…but the end of a marriage, particularly one as long as his is a very sad thing.
As it is a separation as opposed to an actual divorce there is actually a chance for the marriage to be saved.
It is very easy to go after a political foe in a situation like this but this is a matter that has nothing to do with anything we disagree on.
I’ll include them both in my prayers and ask that you do to.
Pundit & Pundette highlighted did a column by Sally Jenkins bemoaning the violence of athletes toward woman. After quoting the column there was a particular line that that struck me.
This wasn’t happening two generations ago.
Longtime readers know that the Two Generation theory has long been a pet peeve of mine
When a seminal cultural change takes place it takes two generations for that change to have it’s effect. One generation for the Children to be born who didn’t have that cultural norm and a second for them to be in a position to be teachers who didn’t have that cultural norm.
Our culture made a choice to celebrate “risk free” sex. That same risk free sex that planned parenthood is getting ready to promote in Fitchburg. Young men know that they don’t have to worry about getting married if a girl turns up pregnant. So they not only expect sex, if they are popular they demand it, after all there is no risk.
How bad has it gotten? So bad that sex symbol Raquel Welch is bemoaning how society has changed:
One significant, and enduring, effect of The Pill on female sexual attitudes during the 60’s, was: “Now we can have sex anytime we want, without the consequences. Hallelujah, let’s party!”
It remains this way. These days, nobody seems able to “keep it in their pants” or honor a commitment! Raising the question: Is marriage still a viable option? I’m ashamed to admit that I myself have been married four times, and yet I still feel that it is the cornerstone of civilization, an essential institution that stabilizes society, provides a sanctuary for children and saves us from anarchy. emphasis mine
In stark contrast, a lack of sexual inhibitions, or as some call it, “sexual freedom,” has taken the caution and discernment out of choosing a sexual partner, which used to be the equivalent of choosing a life partner. Without a commitment, the trust and loyalty between couples of childbearing age is missing, and obviously leads to incidents of infidelity. No one seems immune.
Raquel Welch echoing Robert Stacy McCain?
This is the price of the sixties that so many aging baby boomers look back at so fondly. This is the world they have bequeathed to their grandchildren.
Update: Jeffrey Tooben (via Glenn) proves Welch and McCain right and yes I know I spelled her name wrong for some reason when looking at Raquel Welch I never found my eyes focused on her spelling.
Most of it is in the form of running gags so let me make my own positions clear, these are positions I have articulated in the past and they haven’t changed:
I do not favor gay marriage, I believe that to redefine the institution of marriage is an excessive in narcissism.
I DO believe that a legal/social contract to allow gay couples inheritance, medical rights nearly identical to marriage is more than acceptable.
I’ve already written recently on the subject of Homosexuality and sin, I’ve quoted the Catechism of the Catholic Church at length. I stand behind every word, including the words that point out that some people use other people homosexuality as a way to prop themselves up in their own righteousness.
As far as gays in the military I have written on that too here. I think the democrats have played gays for fools.
The bottom line is I am a practicing Catholic in full communion with Rome and my position on these issues reflect it, nobody is going to change that.
You will note that I absolutely adored Cynthia Yockey, I am be proud to call her a friend even as we disagree on some of these issues. I see no contradiction in this. I have friends who are gay, I have friends who are pro choice, At the planned parenthood meeting I had friends wearing stickers for the other side. I’m certainly not going to throw them under the bus either. I am a sinner, she is a sinner we all are sinners, when you start thinking that you are better than other folks you are setting yourself up for a fall.
Just as there is no reason why we can’t get along socially politically we should be willing and happy to corporate with Gay conservatives whenever we can. Their orientation should not be any hindrance when it comes to issues that are in common and there are many. Particularly for religious conservatives there should be no reason why we can’t work together and appear together at the same conferences. That doesn’t require or preclude us to change our religious beliefs, on the contrary we should be unafraid to express them, but a Christian belief also requires christian charity.
You can never have too many friends and I intend to make and keep as many as I can in life and I’m certainly not going to let political disagreement get in the way.
…and I’ll have at least two more follow up posts concerning it, but let me tell you something.
It is a great pleasure to have the time to make a nice dinner for the wife, and pick up a few flowers for her.
Stacy and I have a lot in common although I’m perhaps the more restrained version, but there is one thing that is exactly the same about us…
…we both feel we have hit the lottery when it comes to marriage. I’ve had a rough year but a rough year with my wife beside me is better than a smooth year with anyone else (even the Charming Roxeanne). For all his jokes I have no doubt he feels the same about his lady.
When you have the right wife you have everything.
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