Traditional marriage remains the law of the land in Maryland — at least for now. A bill allowing marriage between “two people” is almost certain to die in committee because of several factors, not the least of which is Sen. Anthony Muse.
Muse, chairman of the Judicial Proceedings Committee, is the swing vote. A Christian and founder of Ark of Safety Christian Church, he’s also a registered Democrat. Last week in a radio interview, Muse said, “Unequivocally, I stand for Christian marriage and have no intentions of tampering with that at all.”
Those who oppose traditional marriage often claim same-sex partners are denied basic rights and face discrimination. But Focus on the Family Action’s associate marriage analyst, Jenny Tyree, said that's not the case.
“Maryland's homosexual 'marriage' proponents betray their short-sighted view of marriage with their constant talk of it simply to obtain benefits and recognition,” she said. “They ignore the fact that the heart of marriage — our most pro-child institution — is to help ensure every child has a mom and a dad.”
Many state lawmakers are more concerned about the economy right now. And with just a few days left in the Maryland legislative session, it looks like traditional marriage will get a reprieve in the state, at least for a time.
