This is a generalization, as each individual's experiences will differ, but I'd say that if you are going to a country that had been colonized by a European power, you will get better treatment as a white person. As a black person - well, Europe will be relatively good (though there is a heavy tendency for sexual…

Religious People Less Driven By Compassion Than Are Atheists And Agnostics, Study Says

"That'd be fucking kickass. It'd also be completely impossible."

"I don't think we should be expecting any institution rooted in tradition to be decades ahead of society."

A civil union is not a marriage. That's not a "quibble".

"On July 9, 2012, the Episcopal Church passed a resolution approving an official liturgy for blessing same-sex unions. This liturgy, called “The Witnessing and Blessing of a Lifelong Covenant” offers a blessing close to marriage, but the church is clear that it is not marriage. According to Rev. Ruth Meyers,…

And part of this is recognizing that same-sex couples and infertile straight couples (a significant number of whom choose to live child free) are just as worth as others. It's good for people to see that, for example, just because gay couples can adopt in some states, it doesn't mean they all rush to get kids, even…

Not to mention that there's usually a tacit devaluing here of same-sex couples and infertile straight couples.

1. You're being condescending.