http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/27/us/supreme-court-same-sex-marriage.html?_r=0

A Supreme Court decision on Friday marks a major shift in our nation's values and political system. Amidst the widespread celebration of millions of people around the world, I want to point out a subtler issue of unequal status and economic injustice.

To me, this decision is not a commentary about the status of the homosexual community, but evidence of the value we place on marital status. For centuries, our society has privileged marriage over singleness -- with leadership, tax breaks, and cultural importance. Despite all the progress we've made with civil rights issues, looks like we're clinging to the idea that marriage equals legitimacy, even in 2015.

While our society may not value everyone equally irregardless of their relationship status, God does. He sent his Son to liberate the world from these layers of value, ones which we cling to so tightly or criticize until we're welcomed in.

Well, singles community, I'm here to tell you that you are valued. Whether you are straight, gay, widowed or divorced. You are not alone in the loneliness, the economic disadvantages or the prejudice under which you live day to day. The God of All sees you and esteems you on the same level of those who are married.

- AMY, NYC