{"id":2044349,"date":"2023-09-25T18:42:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T22:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-institution-of-marriage-is-under-attack-from-all-sides\/"},"modified":"2023-09-25T18:45:41","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T22:45:41","slug":"the-institution-of-marriage-is-under-attack-from-all-sides","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-institution-of-marriage-is-under-attack-from-all-sides\/","title":{"rendered":"Marriage is being attacked from all angles."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthe-institution-of-marriage-is-under-attack-from-all-sides%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2044349&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>I Defend Marriage: A Battle Against Attacks from All Sides<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to defending the institution of\u200c marriage. It is not only the foundation\u2064 of civilization, but it is also constantly under attack.\u200d What troubles \u2062me the\u2063 most is that these attacks are not only coming from the\u200d Left, but also from certain factions on the Right. Influencers on the right-wing,\u200b with \u2062a large following of young, mostly male fans, are advocating \u200cfor men \u200cto abandon marriage and \u200dfamily life. These influencers, \u200cwho claim to despise feminists, ironically share the\u2062 same conclusion as feminists: giving up on the\u2062 family. It seems that both sides harbor a deep disdain for\u2064 marriage and each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Voice of Inexperience<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of these influencers is Pearl Davis, a\u200c young woman in her mid-twenties who has gained a significant following on YouTube and social media. Despite being single and childless, she confidently shares her\u200b opinions on modern marriage and family life, despite having no personal insight into the matter. She has recently taken \u2063to the\u200b internet\u2062 to criticize \u200c&#8221;tradcons&#8221; like\u2062 myself, claiming that we promote the nuclear family without truly understanding its realities. According \u2062to her, we are too young\u2064 to know better, while she, as a younger, single\u2062 woman, \u200bapparently knows \u200dbetter.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-institution-of-marriage-is-under-attack-from-all-sides\/\" title=\"Marriage is being attacked from all angles.\">trad cons \u200cpush marriage<\/a> because\u200b they aren\u2019t old enough \u200cto know\u2063 better yet. \u200c <\/p>\n<p>They\u2062 don\u2019t know the reality of what they\u2019re pushing. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DttSVE7XtB\">pic.twitter.com\/DttSVE7XtB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 H. Pearl Davis (@pearlythingz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/pearlythingz\/status\/1704925417440731627?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 21, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In her tweets, Davis questions the motives\u200c of traditional \u2064conservatives and claims that we are ignorant of the reality of marriage. She even goes as far \u2063as to suggest that we are \u200bpushing something we don&#8217;t\u2063 fully comprehend. However, she fails to acknowledge that her own lack of experience in \u2064marriage and\u200d family life puts her at a disadvantage \u2064when it comes to understanding the complexities of these \u200drelationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The virtue signaling needs to stop. For an organization that talks about facts \u2013 let\u2019s ask the question. <\/p>\n<p>Would you ever sign a \u2063contract that fails 75%\u200c of the time where your business partner is paid to break the contract? <\/p>\n<p>Why would you encourage men to sign\u2062 that \u2063contract\u2026 \u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vpZO7rqFkf\">https:\/\/t.co\/vpZO7rqFkf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 H. Pearl Davis (@pearlythingz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/pearlythingz\/status\/1705253085361103243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 22, \u20632023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Davis further argues \u200dthat marriage \u200dis a &#8220;terrible deal for men&#8221; and compares it to signing a contract with a 75% \u200cfailure rate, where one party is incentivized to break the\u200d contract. She questions why\u2063 anyone would\u2062 encourage men to enter into such an agreement until the terms are fixed. However, her perspective fails to consider the\u2062 many successful and fulfilling marriages that exist, as well as\u2062 the\u200c personal growth and happiness that \u200dcan come from\u2063 committing\u200b to a lifelong partnership.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Unveiling the Truth\u2063 Behind Divorce Statistics<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Davis claims that marriages fail at \u200ba rate of 75%, a figure \u200chigher than the commonly cited 50%. She shares a post from an alleged lawyer who supports this \u2063claim, stating that the 75% figure includes not only divorces but also men trapped in unhappy marriages due to \u200bfinancial and custody concerns. However, the\u2064 source of this statistic remains unclear, \u200bleaving room\u2062 for skepticism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It \u200dis important to note that\u200b divorce rates are not static and have actually decreased in recent years. The commonly cited\u200d 50% figure is outdated and likely inaccurate.\u200b According to U.S.\u2062 Census data, approximately 35% of American adults who have been married have experienced divorce. While this is still a significant number, it is far from the \u2064doom and gloom statistics that Davis and others present.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Marriage: A Risk Worth Taking<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Despite the challenges and risks associated \u200bwith marriage, it remains a worthwhile endeavor. While \u2064systemic issues\u200d within the \u2064family \u2063court system need to be addressed, waiting for these reforms is not a\u2063 viable solution. Asking young men to forgo marriage and family life is a surrender,\u2062 depriving them of the opportunity to experience the profound joy and meaning that comes from building a family. It\u200c is essential to \u200crecognize that individual choices and \u200cefforts can greatly\u2064 influence the success and stability of a marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Marriage, like\u200d any worthwhile endeavor, comes with\u200c risks. However,\u200b avoiding these risks by avoiding marriage altogether \u200cguarantees \u2063a life\u200c devoid of the \u200bpotential rewards \u2064and fulfillment that\u2064 come with building a \u2063family. It is crucial to approach marriage \u200bwith caution and take practical steps to mitigate risks, but it is equally important to embrace the opportunity for personal growth, happiness, \u200dand leaving a lasting impact on the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What \u2062factors contribute \u2062to the misleading interpretation of divorce\u200c rates and the\u2063 perception of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cotton-u-s-armys-affirmative-action-for-women-is-going-to-get-people-killed\/\" title=\"Cotton: U.S. Army\u2019s Affirmative Action For Women \u2018Is Going To Get People Killed\u2019\">high failure rate<\/a> for marriages?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  N style=&#8221;font-weight: 400&#8243;>One of the main \u200carguments against\u2062 marriage is the \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/no-apologies-book-illustrates-the-vicious-cycle-of-weak-men-a-stand-in-state-and-societal-decline\/\" title=\"\u2018No Apologies\u2019 Book Illustrates The Vicious Cycle Of Weak Men, A Stand-In State, And Societal Decline\">high divorce rate<\/a>. Critics like\u2064 Davis often cite this statistic as evidence\u2064 that marriage is destined to fail and therefore should be avoided. However,\u2062 this argument is flawed. While it is true that divorce rates exist and marriages do sometimes end in separation, it is important to delve deeper into the reasons behind these statistics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firstly, the\u200d 75% failure\u2063 rate\u200c mentioned \u2064by Davis is misleading. This statistic is often misinterpreted and does not accurately reflect the true probability of divorce. \u200cThe divorce rate is calculated by dividing the\u2062 number of divorces in a specific year by the number of marriages that occurred in\u200d that same year. It does not account for \u2062the duration\u200c of marriages, meaning that it\u200d includes both short-lived marriages and long-lasting ones. Furthermore, it does not consider the\u2062 reasons\u200c for \u200cdivorce, such as infidelity, \u200dabuse, or irreconcilable\u2062 differences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Secondly, it is \u2064important to acknowledge that divorce rates have actually \u200bbeen declining in \u2064recent years. According to data from the\u200d National Center for \u2063Health Statistics, \u200dthe divorce rate in the United States reached its lowest point\u2064 in 50 years in 2019. This \u2064indicates that\u2064 more \u200bcouples are successfully navigating the challenges of \u200cmarriage and \u2062are committed to\u2064 making their partnerships work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additionally, \u200bfocusing solely on divorce rates overlooks\u2064 the many \u2063benefits\u2064 of marriage.\u200c Numerous studies have shown that married\u2062 individuals tend to have better physical and mental health, higher\u200d incomes, and more stability in their lives. Marriage provides a support system and a sense of belonging that is difficult to find elsewhere.\u200d It fosters personal\u200c growth, emotional\u200b fulfillment, \u200band a sense of purpose. These positive aspects of marriage are\u2062 often overshadowed\u200c by the\u2064 negative portrayal of divorce\u2063 rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>A Call for Unity<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Instead of continuously attacking marriage from all sides, it is crucial to recognize the value that this institution holds for individuals and society as \u200ba whole. Marriage promotes stability, commitment, and the formation \u2063of strong \u200bfamilies, which are the backbone of \u2063any prosperous and thriving\u2064 civilization. It is a union built on love, trust, and mutual support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rather \u2064than pitting feminists against traditional \u2062conservatives, we should strive for a \u200bmore nuanced and inclusive conversation about marriage and\u200b family life. Both\u200c sides have valid concerns\u200c and insights \u2062that can contribute to a \u2063comprehensive understanding \u2063of this complex institution. By engaging in respectful dialogue \u2063and\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-issues-1-7-trillion-counterproposal-to-republicans-on-infrastructure-plan\/\" title=\"White House Issues .7 Trillion Counterproposal To Republicans On Infrastructure Plan\">seeking common ground<\/a>, we can work towards strengthening marriages \u2063and ensuring their longevity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As\u2063 someone who has dedicated\u2064 themselves\u200d to defending marriage, I urge individuals from\u200d all sides of the \u200bpolitical spectrum \u200cto set aside their differences and approach this topic\u2064 with open minds and hearts. Let us\u2064 focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cnn-writes-glowing-article-on-women-marrying-themselves-as-symbolic-expression-of-self-love\/\" title=\"CNN praises self-marriage as a symbol of self-love.\">promoting healthy relationships<\/a>,\u200c fostering strong families, and building a society where marriage is respected and cherished.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ve dedicated much of my career to defending marriage, as it is the foundation of civilization and requires protection. With constant threats, it is crucial to defend this institution. 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