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On September 05, 2015 at 11:35AM Mark Said…

Thanks to Jan S.​ for this chart of the progression of so called traditional marriage here.


Jan S. (Khaya) originally shared:
Many people who oppose gay marriage justify their bigotry with a supposed concern for “traditional” marriage. I’d like to take a moment to share some facts with those folks, because ignorance can do great harm.

• In 1691, traditional marriage meant only white people could legally get married. I don’t mean interracial marriage was illegal, I mean even marriage within races other than Caucasian wasn’t recognized by the legal system (so like two black people couldn’t get married).

This changed in 1724, when black people were finally allowed to marry… but only with permission from their slave owner.

• In 1769, traditional marriage meant that wives were considered property of their husbands.

• In 1899, traditional marriage changed when polygamy was outlawed.

• In 1900, wives were allowed to own property in their own right for the first time.

• In 1965, married couples were permitted to use contraception.

• In 1967, traditional marriage experienced a big change when interracial marriage was legalized.

• In 1975, wives could have credit in their own name.

• In 1981, the husband no longer owned all the property by default.

• And it wasn’t until 1993 that marital rape was outlawed.

So, now that you know a little more about what marriage has traditionally been in this nation, do you still think it’s a valid excuse for denying gay couples the right to marry?

On September 05, 2015 at 10:10AM Mark Said…

Ok now this is some cool shit here. Double black hole….. OMG….. What does it mean? lol Sorry. Couldn’t resist.


Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason & Science originally shared:
Scientists Find a Double Black Hole Inside a Nearby Quasar

Scientists Find a Double Black Hole Inside a Nearby Quasar
By Sarah Fecht

 

On September 05, 2015 at 10:09AM Mark Said…

The Conflict Myth & the Biblical Tradition traces conflict myth as an ideological tool for legitimization, or de-legitimization, of political entities throughout ancient West Asia. An assistant professor at Rutgers University in the Department of Religion, author Debra Scoggins Ballentine specializes in the Hebrew Bible and ancient Near Eastern religions.

 

The Conflict Myth and the Biblical Tradition (Review) – Ancient History Encyclopedia
Rating: The Conflict Myth & the Biblical Tradition traces conflict myth as an ideological tool for legitimization, or de-legitimization, of political entities throughout ancient West Asia. An assistant professor at Rutgers University in the Department of Religion, author Debra Scoggins …

 

On September 04, 2015 at 01:37PM Mark Said…

Love Ree Soesbee

Ree Soesbee
Author of Sea of Sorrows, The Crane, The Dragon, Dragon Sword, Wind of Honor, Wind of Truth, Crown of Thieves, Riddle in Stone, The Crystal Chalice, and City of Fortune

 

On August 31, 2015 at 09:14PM Mark Said…

On August 31, 2015 at 07:07AM Mark Said…

New dating of the Shigir Idol. It’s a lot older than previously thought. Great article. Thanks to my amazing wife Angel​ for sharing it. You rock.


Angela Dallemagne originally shared:
Hey Mark​ this is pretty neat.

Shigir Idol is oldest wooden sculpture monument in the world, say scientists
Stunning statue with ‘encrypted codes’ is 11,000 years old, even more ancient than previously believed.

 

On August 30, 2015 at 09:36AM Mark Said…

On August 29, 2015 at 04:16PM Mark Said…

Raids, GW2 style!

Raids in Guild Wars 2 – GuildWars2.com
Raids are coming to Guild Wars 2!

 

On August 29, 2015 at 02:38PM Mark Said…

Well if that doesn’t throw things for a loop. Interesting. Thanks to my amazing wife Angel​ for bringing this to my attention.

Subatomic particles that appear to defy Standard Model points to undiscovered forces
Subatomic particles have been found that appear to defy the Standard Model of particle physics. The team working at Cern’s Large Hadron Collider have found evidence of leptons decaying at different rates, which could possibly point to some undiscovered forces. Publishing their findings in the journal Physical Review Letters, the team from the University of Maryland had been searching for conditions and behaviours that do not fit with the Standard…

 

On August 27, 2015 at 10:49PM Mark Said…

Great platform, he has my vote!!  😛