'Cut the Connection: Marriage and the State'

Hill, D (2017) 'Cut the Connection: Marriage and the State'. Tyndale Bulletin. ISSN 0082-7118

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Abstract

I argue that the connection between the state and the institution of marriage should be cut. More precisely, I argue that the state should not (i) solemnize or purport to solemnize any marriages, (ii) register any marriages, and (iii) make any laws, civil or criminal, respecting marriage. I advance several arguments for this thesis, and then respond to many possible objections. I do not argue for any change in any of the typical Western laws respecting sexual intercourse; in particular, I do not argue for any change in the laws regarding rape, the age of consent to intercourse, or intercourse with a minor.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	I argue that the state should have nothing to do with marriage in that (i) the state should not offer or conduct civil weddings, (ii) the state should not take account of marital status in any legislation, e.g. tax breaks, and (iii) the state should not register any marriages or divorces.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	marriage, state, dejuridification, libertarianism, law
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	03 Jul 2017 09:34
Last Modified:	19 Jan 2023 07:01
URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3008282