Catholic League President Bill Donohue
has described marrying for love as “one of the most bizarre ideas
in the whole world.”
Donohue, an ardent opponent of gay
marriage, made his comments during an appearance on cabler Current's
Viewpoints.
“This idea of two men getting married
is the most bizarre idea in human history,” Donohue said.
“Why is that?” host John Fugelsang
asked.
“Well, can we name of a single
society or civilization in the history of the world up until
yesterday which ever entertained this?”
“But how is that against the
teachings of Jesus Christ in any way?”
“Christians have an obligation to
follow – particularly Catholics – natural law. That means, for
example, everyone knows in their right mind that the whole purpose of
marriage is to have a family. It's not about making people happy.
It's not about love.”
“Marriage has nothing to do with
love.”
“Sure it does,” Fugelsang
responded. “In this society it does.”
“It's one of the most bizarre ideas
in the whole world. The idea that you fall in love to get married.
Usually it's a form of duty,” Donohue said. (The video is embedded
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