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Originally posted by SummerChild
What the heck is the difference between "marriage" and "civil union?"
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Web Definition: civil union - a voluntary union for life (or until divorce) of adult parties of the same sex; "parties to a civil union have all the same benefits, protections, and responsibilities under Vermont law as spouses in a marriage" (the benefits without the blessing)
Web Definition: marriage - the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce); "a long and happy marriage"; "God bless this union" (the church part blessed by GOD)