Analysis Of Corvino's Argument Against Homosexuality

“Prejudice and Homosexuality”, by Richard D. Mohr, is an essay about how gays and lesbians are subject to discrimination because of different beliefs. Mohr says that when we are evaluating the morality of behavior is to be prescriptive, or normative, not descriptive. In this essay, Mohr says that “Gays are discriminated against in several ways, including private-sector employment, housing, public accommodations, insurance of all types, custody, adoption, and zoning regulations that bar ‘singles’ or ‘nonrelated’ couples from living together” (Mackinnon 246). I completely agree with him.

In today’s Christian churches there has come about a very controversial subject, one that has been developing for many years, and is now at the fore front of controversial issues dealing with the church. The issue at hand is homosexuality and the Christian church. This controversy has caused there to be a split between the church into two different beliefs, liberal and evangelical, which one is right and which and which one is wrong? Issues such as should homosexuals be aloud in the church? If so how involved should they be? And most importantly what does God have to say about homosexuality? These are tough question brought about by a tough issue and the only way these questions can be

“One meaning of “unnatural” refers to that which deviates from the norm, that is, from what most people do.” (96) Corvino politely clarifies why homosexuality is natural, even though homosexuality reviewed as unnatural in the sense that it is unusual he disputes it by saying that the fact is morally irrelevant. His reason for making that statement is because you cannot say something is unnatural because it is unusual then you would say that being able to

In order for Corvino to make his position that gay sex is not morally “unnatural”, he must first respond to several arguments. Many natural law theorists believe that sexual organs should only be used for three distinct purposes; reproduction, making a home for children through marriage, and emotional bonds. However, Corvino responds to this by arguing many of the human organs can be used for different functions, therefore we cannot make an argument defending

The history of the gay rights movement goes as far back as the late 19th century. More accurately, the quest by gays to search out others like themselves and foster a feeling of identity has been around since then. It is an innovative movement that seeks to change existing norms and gain acceptance within our culture. By 1915, one gay person said that the gay world was a "community, distinctly organized" (Milestones 1991), but kept mostly out of view because of social hostility. According to the Milestones article, after World War II, around 1940, many cities saw their first gay bars open as many homosexuals began to start a networking system. However, their newfound visibility only backfired on them, as

In Stephanie Fairyington's essay, “The Gay Option”, the author expresses regret about the framing she used to explain her sexuality when coming out as a homosexual to her mother. She told her mother that her homosexuality was a result of biology and not choice. As a result, Fairyington's mother began to refer to her sexually as a birth defect. This in not the outcome Fairyington desired. She explains that her intent was to gain acceptance from her mother not pity. That experience lead her to conclude that the best course of action for the LGBT community should be for them to turn away from using biology to explain their sexuality but to look instead to an argument of choice. Fairyington explains that an argument of choice will force the rest

result of this behavior toward God is a culture that God has given up to its own sinful desires and debased mind. (Rom. 1:21-28) I believe this is why the issue of homosexuality is so prevalent in our culture today. Paul says that when people refuse to acknowledge God that God will give them up to the desires of their flesh to perform shameful acts that are contrary to nature. Warren Wiersbe explains it this way: “The result of this self-deification was self-indulgence; and here Paul mentions a vile sin that was rampant in that day and has become increasingly prevalent in our own day; homosexuality.” Name any other prevalent sin in the culture today and chances are it is included in Paul’s list at the end of Romans chapter one. Our culture

The topic of homosexuality in religion has many sides. There are those who believe that it is a sin in God’s eyes and according to the Bible, and there are those who believe the God and the Bible are not specific to homosexuals. It is a tough debate based on whether you are a religious person, how you were raised, and where your morals and ethics stand. You cannot truly believe one way without taking into account the other side and have valid proof to back it up.

A child enters foster care every two minutes. Meaning by the end of this speech, at least three children will have entered. In 2012 there were about 397 thousand children in foster care. In 2014 there was almost 416 thousand. And the number keeps rising. In 2016 the number is supposed to rise 4%. While it may not seem much a 4 percent rise will make it almost 432 thousand. Almost twenty thousand more children will be in foster care. Which is why Homosexual couples should be allowed to adopt. With this many children in foster there is a need for parents that only straight parents cannot fill.

Stephanie Fairyinton gay activist believes that being gay is not a biological defect but, it is the way that one is born. For many years the act of being gay has been argued whether or not it is a psychological effect or a way of life. Many believe that this is a problem and it can be solved. Some say it is an act of sinning. I believe that being homosexual is a way life and no matter the argument against homosexuality, there’s no going back from their belief in life.

Corvino does not agree with the fact that marriage must be between a man and a women. There are flaws in Girgis, George, and Anderson’s argument of bodily union only occurring between a man and a women because they can reproduce. What would the status of a married couple be if the man or women became sterile? Would their sexual acts count as a bodily union or would they no longer be considered married because they cannot procreate? What would the status of a married couple be if the man or women became paralyzed and could not perform sexual acts? Would they still be married because they cannot achieve this bodily union at all? Girgis, George, and Anderson would reply that it is the intention of the act that would say they were a bodily union even if they could not perform this act or reproduce. Corvino finds serious flaws in this way of thinking because sterile or couples who cannot perform sexual acts look very similar to same-sex couples who can perform

Homosexuality has become accepted by many in our culture today. PBS estimates that there are 9 million members of the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) community (Greve, Joan. “LGBT America: By the Numbers.”). This makes up 3.8% of the US population. Some of these members identify as Christians. So this poses a couple of questions: does the Bible really condemn homosexuality, can you be a gay Christian, and can two people of the same sex be legitimately married? These are important questions for churches to have answers to as the LGBT movement is becoming very popular.

Churches should focus on love, and accept any - even homosexuals - with open arms. The Bible speaks of “..., That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another,...” (Interlinear, John 7:34) After reading this do we still just pick and choose who we love or hate on as a congregation? To preface this scripture, Jesus said this was a new commandment to be given unto us, and earlier in John he says that hate is along the same lines as murder when it comes to ranking of sin. With this being said, how can we or any congregation that says they believe in the Bible say “No” to anyone who is homosexual walk through the church's doors?

John Corvino argument and main question is; “Is it possible to affirm the truth of the Bible word by word? His argument is why specific original sins are condemn and others are considered no longer a sin. According to John Corvino, homosexuality is one of those “biblical sin” that has not shifted to acceptances in main stream religious community. Author gives examples to contradict believers in what he sees as the bible been wrong or those that interpret its text.

“All men are created equal, No matter how hard you try, you can never erase those words,” Harvey Milk. A homosexual, as defined by the dictionary, is someone of, relating to, or characterized by a tendency to direct sexual desire toward another of the same sex. Homosexuality is ethical, and I will provide rational arguments for, and irrational arguments against the topic. A few objections are as follows: It is forbidden in the Bible and frowned upon by God; It is unnatural; Men and women are needed to reproduce; There are no known examples in nature; and the most common argument that concerns homosexuality is whether it is a choice or human biology.