Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Is marriage an outdated custom?
Position1 of 2

Yes, marriage is an outdated custom

This position holds that marriage is an outdated custom. It argues marriage is merely a legal piece of paper that does not measure how committed a couple truly is, that commitment can be shown without it, and that the government has no business being involved in relationships.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Government involvement is unnecessary
    Marriage involves the government more than it signifies union.
  2. You do not need to get married in order to show commitment
    Marriage does not define how much a couple is committed to one another.