Having come across the topic in various contexts lately, the subject of "family" has left me with more questions than answers.
In part, what drives this is the constant use (or mis-use) of the term "family" by groups like Focus on the Family, American Family Association, and the Family Research Council (among others). Their efforts are focused on promoting "family" values and "family friendly" policiesall within the context of biblical definitions of "family" and "marriage." It's gotten to the point that I instinctively loathe or gravitate away from anything labeled as "family friendly" or directed at the family in any way.
I've tried to rationalize the arguments of these groups, to put them into the same light as reality. Moreover, I've tried to put them into the full context of the ideals upon which the U.S. Constitution was written and upon which this country was founded. But the other day, as I was thinking about this for the umpteenth time, I finally reached the limit.
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