women towards self-transcendence, it reduces them to mere instruments of physical satisfaction.

Instead of hiding behind its inane slogan, doesn't the "marriage equality" movement owe us an explanation of what kind of love it has in mind?

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Michael Cook is the editor of MercatorNet. He did a BA at Harvard University and a PhD in literature. He has worked as a book editor and magazine editor and has published articles in magazines and newspapers in the US, the UK and Australia. Currently he is the editorkisses. “Will you give your gift to me?” His voice becoming slightly more desperate. “Please… say ‘yes.’”

She can feel herself slipping towards temptation. His touch, both exciting and comforting. “Yes,” slips from her lips in a hushed whisper. “Yes,” again. She is ready. She needs this. His hands respond to her acquiescence by slowing to a stop and resting on her hips.



He then begins to unzip her dress. It slides off of her shoulders and crumbles to the ground, revealing a finely made set of black lingerie. The lace looks so delicate on her skin. He admires her again for a moment before taking her hand in his. He looks back over his shoulder and says, “Come.”



He leads her down a darkened hallway. The only light coming from