Gay Marriage Controversy

In recent years, the debate over same-sex marriage has grown into a nationwide controversy, reverberating into the halls of congress, at the white house, in dozens of state and legislature and courtrooms, and in the rhetoric of election campaigns at both the national and state levels. As the debate rages on, the American religious community remains deeply divided over the issue, and over the morality of homosexuality. The debate has grown from an issue that occasionally arose in a few states to a national and even worldwide controversy.

Gay marriage has been an issue for a very long time and since some states are legalizing it, many worry that it would soon be added as an amendment. The topic of gay marriage brings up religious, legal, and many other issues. In "What's wrong with Gay Marriage?" by Katha Pollitt, the author supports gay marriage and wants it legalized. She states that there is no problem with gay marriage and it's all a matter of separating the church and state. But in “Gay ‘Marriage’: Societal Suicide,” by Charles Colson, the author opposes the idea of gay marriage and states that it will destroy society. Marriage is intended to unite a man and a woman together to bring children into the world, but due to the same-sex marriage,

Homosexual marriage is one of the old but controversial issues around the world. Compared to the past, it seems to become a more open debate among people. At the same time, people seem to be more swayable than before, but towards the gay marriage, different voices have still been hovering in the air. Gay people and their supporters have been striving for their rights to get married legally, while others who against gay marriage have never stopped deterring it.

Same-sex marriage at this time one of the most debated political issues in our nation. The controversy over same-sex marriage is a very touchy subject. It involves many legislative, religious and family matters. Advocates claim that same-sex couples should have the same marriage rights and that same-sex marriages should be acknowledged the same way as heterosexual couples. Advocated state that eliminating gay marriage is a form of discrimination. The varying definitions of marriage comes with a large amount of dispute. Those who support same-sex marriage often debate that love should be the main reason for marriage, regardless of your sexual orientation. Those who are opposed often quote religious viewpoints and concerns about the nurturing

There are many controversies surrounding today's world, such as abortion, animal testing, and social reform issues. It seems that no one can come to a common agreement on the legitimacy of these topics. Personal characteristics, such as upbringing, culture, religion and ethnicity, all play a role in determining one's feelings on a given controversial issue. However, one of the most protested and discussed issues in current political debate is same-sex marriage. There is no right or wrong answer to this question, only hard pressed arguments expressing speculation regarding supposed outcomes, benefits and possible tribulations that would come along with the endorsement of gay marriage. Such ideas are shown

The recent legalization of gay marriage in all fifty states of the United States has sparked significant discussion and media coverage over gay rights in the US. Before its legalization in 2015, gay marriage was legal in only thirty-seven states. Over the past two decades, general attitude of US citizens toward gay marriage has significantly improved and shown a positive light towards further advancement for gay rights in the face of adversity.

The controversial issue of gay marriage has recently been very much part of the centre of media speculation, due to the fact that Australian Labour Party Leader, Bill Shorten, has lately been aver strong supporter of the American legislation which legalised gay marriage throughout the United States. I strongly support Bill Shorten’s sentiments. (State points)

Out of all the thousands of rights, marriage equality; equal acceptance of same-sex marriages; is the biggest controversy. Opposite sex couples believe that gay marriage will harm or destroy marriage all together if it is allowed, because it is not a ‘traditional’ marriage between one male and one female. Only banning same-marriage will destroy marriage and society. Marriage is a keystone of our social order. Studies show that the United States has one of the highest divorce rates when compared to other countries (infogr.am). Allowing gays the privilege to get married will increase marriage rates and less couples will get divorced due to not being attracted to the opposite sex. The Williams Institute on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Law and Public Policy, which has conducted previous studies on same-sex relationships and parenting, collected administrative data on divorce rates between lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender couples from New Hampshire and Vermont. The data found that same-sex couples divorced at an average rate of 1.1 percent annually between the two states, compared with 2 percent annually between heterosexual pairs

The subject of same-sex Marriage has made numerous headlines in the most recent years prior to and following the legalization of the union and acknowledgement of it by the U.S. Government on June 26th 2015 (De Vogue and Diamond 2015). Within the past 5 to 10yrs there has been an increase in support for what are commonly known as LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) family rights in the United States, including but not limited to allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt children legally (Jones, Cox, and Navarro-Rivera 2014). Prior to and in light of the recent political and cultural trends there were evaluations of the meaning of marriage within American society, and especially marriage as it concerns couples of the same sex. This research is concerned with attitudes towards homosexuality, particularly towards same-sex marriage. In March 2013, a CBS News Poll showed that 53% of Americans supported same-sex marriage, 39% of Americans opposed it, and 8% of Americas remained undecided about the issue (CBS News 2013). The same CBS News Poll was conducted in a similar fashion again this year 2016 in June. The 2016 CBS News Poll concluded that 58% of Americans support the legalization of same-sex marriage, while 33% are opposed. The 2016 Poll also found that Americans in nearly every age group think same-sex marriage should be legal, except for those ages 65 and

Same-Sex marriage has been a hot button issue in United States politics since the mid-twentieth century. Many believe homosexuality is against their religion or Christianity and therefore against the very foundation that the United States was built on. These opponents have fought to deny rights to those who identify as part of the LGTBQ (Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Bisexual, Queer) community. Supporters of same-sex marriage argue that the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution states all people are created equal and permits all people rights no matter what race,religion,gender or sexual orientation. The Declaration

Gay marriage was first applied for in 1970, but was rejected until 2003. This is the way it should have stayed… In 1970, Richard John Baker and James Michael McConnell applied to Hennepin County District Court clerk Gerald Nelson for a marriage license. He denied the application because both applicants were men. Baker and McConnell sued Nelson and the court sided with Nelson, as did the Minnesota and U.S. Supreme Courts because all ruled that marriage is between a man and a woman. Same-sex marriage should not be legalized in any other states and should be reconsidered in the 37 states it’s currently legal in because children need a mother and father and legalizing these unions could lead to a slippery slope of approving

The controversy regarding gay rights and same-sex marriage has been in the midst of us for hundreds of years, even more so now, after gay marriage has been legalized throughout the United States. Since the age of 12, when I educated myself on the point in question and was able to comprehend what had been occurring, I was unable to process how one could be as narcissistic and prejudiced so as to deprive two individuals the opportunity to unite.

On June 16, 2015 a law was passed in the United States to legalize gay marriage. It was approved by the Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodge, and it was ruled unconstitutional to ban the marriage of two people who have the same sex. The support for same-sex marriage has changed drastically rising from 37% in 2009 to 57% in May 2015, according to the most recent Pew Research Center polling. Since the law change hospital visitation and medical rights have become accessible to gay partners, which of course is extremely important and beneficial. Before, a homosexual couple could not receive medical information about their significant other without a blood relative present. Also, they were not allowed to make medical decisions, meaning they could not decide course of treatment for the person, which in the end could be dangerous if there is no one else present to make the choices. Gay couples will adopt more children and teenagers who are insecure about their sexuallity will get more support. Adoption agencies must grant gay couples the same treatment in consideration for adopting a kid, meaning there are many more couples who get the chance to adopt the large amount of kids stuck in foster care. The acceptance of different sexualities that the legalization of gay marriage will bring makes it more likely for teenagers struggling with their own sexuality. Even though it is controversial currently, same sex marriage becoming legal is a milestone in U.S. history and helps by serving numerous gay

Same sex- marriage is still the topic of many peoples conversation across the country. Citizens, divided by politic party, are very passionate about how they feel about it. The president didn’t approve of it at first, but now he finally accepts same- sex marriage, the Judicial System uses its power to dictate to the States, forcing them to accept same- sex marriage. Both houses of Congress continue to debate what marriage means.

A recent Supreme Court decision ruling that homosexual couples were, by law, allowed to marry sparked great debate when made public. Advocates for same love rejoiced, painting profile pictures in the colors of the rainbow and crying out that reform was attainable. On the flip side, opponents mourned the direction the nation was facing, firing back on social media with firm viewpoints but little else. For its highly controversial standing, the debate on gay marriage brings to light a question buried beneath the subject. How does the individual determine right from wrong? It would seem that a person’s morality is predetermined, but has the ability to change when external influences act upon it. When injustices arise, the person, based on his or her conscience, will step in and take action to right the wrong.