Gay Marriage Right or Wrong

One of the biggest controversial worldwide issue is gay marriage. The definition of marriage according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is the state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law. Being able to stand firm to my viewpoint in this generation is very hard and totally biased against same sex marriage or just simply homosexual relationships in general because everyone wants to accept everything that gives one satisfying pleasure. As a christian, to me same sex marriage is wrong. In my opinion, marriage is a holy and sacred matrimony created by God, joining a male and female in the eyes of God to make a commitment . Another purpose of marriage, is to create a family in the traditional way which includes reproducing. Many argue that same sex marriage is a right, but they

For the past 3 decades the views surrounding marriage has undergone a great deal of change (Lennox, 2015, p. 1101). This shift is due to the continual discussion of gay marriage. The interplay of religion and politics has led for much controversy. In the United States, the use of Christian and Jewish biblical texts are the main sources drawn upon for opposition, but have also been used as a supportive means of equality. Beyond the religious there are also psychological and physical health arguments, as well as civil rights arguments. Same sex marriage is examined through different paradigms, thus giving rise to religious, political/legal, and religious arguments surrounding the legalization of this institution for gay and lesbian couples.

Strongly against gay marriage is the central theme of Louis P. Sheldon’s article Gay Marriage “Unnatural”. According to the author’s views, gay marriage is ‘unnatural’, and

Traditional Christians and religious conservatives feel that the laws initiated by DOMA are necessary and it “raises the bar for providing illegal discrimination in religion -related disputes” (Drehle, D. V. (2015, April 13)). Reasons against gay marriage include the difference between the parenting of gay couple and traditional couples. They suggest that same-sex couples deprive children of a “normal” family structure and that without biological parents, children would have a harder time developing throughout their

From the philosophical points of Kantianism, Utilitarianism, and Virtue Ethics on same-sex marriage, there are good reasons which are relevant to good will, duty, the principle of utility, and eudaimonia to support same-sex marriage. Although the Supreme Court has ruled that the Constitution places the right to same-sex marriage, people who stick to conservative position on same-sex relationships believe that a same-sex relationship violates moral and religious beliefs. Especially, religious objectors on same-sex marriage are a highly controversial topic because people who believe on religious grounds that define a marriage as a legal union between one man and one woman to pursue traditional family values. However, everything must change. The powerful social movements have accelerated the same-sex marriage issue in regard to the fundamental rights and the social justice. The social change involves inevitable consequences of the issue; so, the Supreme Court’s decision on same-sex marriage has a validation. Therefore, Homosexual people should be entitled to federal marriage rights and

Gay marriage is also referred to as same sex marriage. Same sex relationships occur when men and women are attracted to someone of the same gender as themselves. According to many opponents, gay marriages can be described as more of the abandonment of gender distinctions; because one cannot have same sex marriage while still believing that gender is relevant. For that reason, same genders getting married denies the obvious purpose of marriage between a man and woman, which is procreation. This research will analyze the arguments for and against gay marriages and the religious view of same sex marriages.

Gay marriage is a topic that is heavily debated in this day and age. Whether or not it should be legal for homosexuals to get married is a theme that authors Andrew Sullivan, who wrote “For Gay Marriage” and William J. Bennett, who wrote “Against Gay Marriage” use in there articles. The main points the authors both discus is the meaning of marriage itself, the social impact same sex marriage will have on society, and the influence on children and teens. Although, the authors have similar themes disused in their topics, there are more differences in how they view same sex marriage.

“My differences shouldn’t define who I am” (Bily 48). Let us face it, Homosexuals are people just like everyone else. So what, just because they are attracted to the same sex does not make them “extraterrestrial.” That is not the case at all, but surprisingly many people think that way. As homosexuality has become an emerging topic since the Eighties, people have been hitching onto bandwagons about gay marriage being morally wrong. Is it though? Consider this: was this country built off of arguments coming from a bible draped in a plastic, one-sided American flag, that entails such perennial gems as “Adam and eve, not Adam and Steve,” and “Love the sinner, hate the sin” (Frye). From the standpoint of someone who supports gay-rights, then

To look at how and why gay marriage should be allowed, the first consideration may be the reasons why many people are opposed. The most common arguments against gay marriage are based on religious and social beliefs, with the critics saying that gay marriage, and gay relationships are against nature. The underlying idea is that natural sexual relationships will result in children. From a religious perspective, marriage was a way of tying together men and women for the creation of a family and the survival of mankind. From a social perspective the creation of the family unit based on a male and female union creation a solid foundation on which the species could grow. But, are these arguments founded in fact?

Gay marriage is the legal joining of same sex partners. It is legal in all 50 states, but the disagreement remains. According to the UCLA School of Law and the Williams Institute 9 million American citizens identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, etc., which in nearly 4% of our population (http://gaylife.about.com/od/comingout/a/population.htm). Though same sex marriage is no longer illegal, many people still feel that it should be. Some people feel that the acceptance and allowance of gay rights and marriage “turns a moral wrong into a civil right”, and that it “offends God” (https://www.tfpstudentaction.org/blog/10-reasons-why-homosexual-marriage-is-harmful-and-must-be-opposed) . If homosexuality does, in fact, offend God, and

There is presently much controversy regarding homosexuals and whether or not it would be wrong for society to accept marriages between same-sex couples. The masses express confusion regarding the homosexual community and individuals are generally inclined to discriminate homosexuals. While some consider that marriage is not actually an important thing and it is irrelevant whether or not a gay couple unites through official means, recent events show otherwise and it is apparently very important for a homosexual couple to have access to the institution of marriage in order for both of its members to be provided with a series of rights that are normally beneficial in the case of heterosexual couples.

In addition, it does not create a family but a naturally sterile union. To prevent the birth of children by using contraception, traditional marriage is usually so fecund that those who would obstruct its end must do force to nature. On the contrary, same-sex marriage is unable to bear children. If the spouses want a child, they must avoid nature by costly and artificial means or employ surrogates. Therefore, we cannot call a same-sex union marriage and give it the benefit of true marriage. Furthermore, it is not special of anyone can get married. It denigrates and distinguish against religious beliefs that marriage is between on man and one woman before God. God is good enough reason. Gay are imposing their beliefs on others. They are not a suspect class and have not been marginalized, so they do not deserve special treatment under law. The fact that they have enough money to influence legislation and affect court decisions to promote and impose their beliefs on others proves that

Yet, their unions are considered valid and they reap the full benefits of matrimony afforded to any heterosexual pair. For the purpose of raising children, gay rights opponents argue that children do not belong in households headed by two people of the same sex. They worry that children living in such an environment will grow to be confused, and will be raised in unfavorable social conditions. Moreover, religious leaders who oppose gay rights reason that it is unjustifiable for the gay community to equate their fight for rights and recognition to that of racial equality. They argue that homosexuality is an immoral, chosen behavior that does not deserve special protection under the law, perhaps insinuating that gay individuals are only a fraction of the worth that any other human being is.

Therefore, viewed from religious and conventional thinking perspective, same-sex marriage is an outright immoral association of two people against natural and divine morals. However, despite the fact that the society continues to deny existence of same-sex marriage, gays and lesbians continue to practice their ‘marriages’ behind the scenes as evidenced by legislations adopted by various countries signifying their recognition of such practices in the society. Proponents of the same sex marriage argue that denial of same-sex marriage in the society amounts to discrimination based on people’s sexual orientations and thus unacceptable in the modern world of freedom and democracy. “Gay-rights advocates are intensifying efforts to gain legal recognition for same-sex unions saying that gay and lesbian couples need and deserve the same symbolic and practical benefits for their relationships enjoyed by heterosexuals” (Jost, 2003, p. 723). Gays and lesbians maintain that it is their inalienable right to enjoy same-sex marriage as their counterparts in opposite-sex marriage.

Same sex marriage is already legal in 37 states, but it it 's still banned in 13 states. A normal marriage has always been between a man and a woman marriage is for procreation and should not be extended to same- sex couples because they cannot produce children together. A human child should have a mother and a father. Gay marriage is the opposite to the word of god and is incompatible with the beliefs.” Marriage is a union between one man and one woman, designed of god to last so long so long they both shall live.” This shows the meaning of relationship between a man and a woman. Calling something marriage doesn’t make it marriage. The unfortunate situation of these children will be the norm for all children of a same sex “marriage” A