In Bed With The Right Episode 1: Gay Marriage with Moira and Adrian
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Jul 10, 2023 Moira and Adrian explore the impact of right-wing contributions to the gay marriage debate, its relevance and persistence, and the challenges it presents to traditional institutions. They discuss the history, perception, and progression of same-sex marriage in the US, as well as the relationship between marriage, religion, and natural law. The podcast also touches on the journey of columnist Maggie Gallagher and the views of legal philosopher Robert George. They explore the concept of complementarity in gay relationships, critique assumptions about sex, and delve into the evolution of marriage and arguments against gay marriage, challenging notions of natural law.
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Marriage's 20th-Century Transformation
- Marriage transformed in the 20th century from an economic contract to an intimacy-focused institution.
- That transformation made same-sex marriage more thinkable and enraged conservatives defending older norms.
Opposition Was Broader Than Sexuality
- Much anti-gay marriage rhetoric actually opposed divorce, contraception, and abortion too.
- Opponents often sought to revive an idealized, hierarchical conjugal marriage.
Nature As A Political Shield
- Natural law arguments cloak social hierarchies in appeals to 'nature'.
- 'Nature' is deployed selectively to defend the status quo and mask political aims.