Your arms around me is home

 “The lifelong union of a man and a woman always has promised nobility and dignity to all persons, without regard to their station in life. Marriage is sacred to those who live by their religions and offers unique fulfillment to those who find meaning in the secular realm. Its dynamics allows two people to find a life that could not be found alone, for a marriage becomes greater than just two persons. Rising from the most basic human needs, marriage is essential to our most profound hopes and aspirations.” As I read over the Supreme Court hearing on same-sex marriage I felt myself being pulled more towards the side of why shouldn’t everyone have the right to marry whoever they want to marry. When I read the dissenting judges words I felt the agony along with them as they lamented how the rights of the American public was taken away from us when judges made the decision and not the general public. I talked to my husband about how I was struggling because I was starting ...

In “The President’s Marriage Agenda for the Forgotten Sixty Percent” I was introduced to “Middle America” and why this group of people are so important to our country. “Middle America” refers to the 60% of people in America who are between 25-60 years old who have a high school education, but do not have a 4-year college education. For these people marriage is slipping away. With marriage slipping away with 60% of the American population there are far reaching consequences. This has become the social challenge of our times. Why is marriage so important you may ask? Marriage is so important because it’s where children are raised and taught, it helps communities thrive and grow and it’s how family members are given the support they need in both the good and the bad times in life. Marriage also has the benefit that two people can live cheaper than two people living singly, it encourages economic specialization and helps couples save and invest more money. http://boxfinanci...