Should Same Sex Marriage Be Legalized?

The United States of America was founded as a secular sanctuary for ideals like freedom, equality, and tolerance – few will argue against that. Over its history American culture has radically evolved as it strived to meet the ideals its nation was based upon, making changes like ending slavery and providing legal equality for women and minorities, changes that at the time seemed absurd but today are unquestionable merits that define what an “American” is. The quest to reach the ultimate utopian society continues today as true Americans fight the evils of ignorance, stubborn bigotry and the fear to change that still manifest themselves in a large portion of U.S. citizens, preventing this nation from moving forward. One of the outstanding minorities still left to be granted the ideals of freedom, equality, and tolerance are homosexuals trying to obtain the right to marry the person they want to spend the rest of their life with, regardless of gender. Same-sex marriages should be recognized in the eyes of the U.S. government in accordance with its responsibility to provide all American citizens equal freedoms.

Forbidding gay marriage is unjustifiable and unconstitutional. “While some are more accepting of less-traditional views on marriage and family life (secular, liberal, unmarried and black Americans), others hold fast to more traditional outlooks (religious, conservative, married and white Americans)” (Amy B. Becker). “Thus, the view of traditional believers is preordained: homosexual acts are sinful” (Haag). The question that comes to mind is this; if the bible says love thy neighbor and to not judge, and the constitutions states we all have equal rights, how are these anti-gay movements justified? Are homosexual sins any worse than the others; can a religious person justify alcoholism or adultery but disagree with loving someone who is of the same-sex. A quote that relates to this situation and is commonly found on social media and clothing is, “Don’t judge someone just because they sin differently than you” (anonymous). Homophobic bullying is a huge problem against the homosexuals and their families. Rimalower and Caren mention a great point, that this bullying not only affects the same-sex couples but their children; believing that the children have a similar sexual preference as the parents. “D’Augelli indicates that up to half of lesbians and gay men have experienced some form of bullying in school and many school problems of lesbian, gay, and bisexual students, such as poor academic

Back in 2015 on june 26 the United States supreme court ruled it unconstitutional to ban same-sex marriage giving gay couples the right to get married nationwide. Despite this there are still states that don’t abide by this rule. In June 2016 a district judge had to issue an order saying that Alabama can’t enforce laws banning same-sex marriage. Also in June 2016 a 29-year-old security guard by the name of Omar Mateen

On June 24th, 2016, the Supreme Court legalized same sex marriage. According to The Williams Institute UCLA School Of Law, approximately nine million adults in americans are apart of the LGBT, not including the american youth and the others who are not out (Gates 1). With that said, these nine million adults are different compared to the others surrounding them. The LGBT has finally gotten their rights to marry whomever they want, and some people are against the idea due to their beliefs. Even if same sex marriage is against someone’s religious beliefs, should it be look down on? Homophobic statistics are splitting the nation, same sex marriage should not be controlled by the government, and churches aren't forced to unwillingly marry homosexuals.

“When all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are or whom they love, we are all more free” (U.S. President Barack Obama, 2013). As early as 1924 our country has debated the idea of gays. In 1969 The Stonewall riots sparked the gay rights movement. In previous weeks debates continue involving the shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. However, our nation has fought for the ability to be equal, to embrace differences, and to build upon different ideas and cultures. Although, prejudice and discrimination still lerk among the hearts of Americans who will argue negative consequences involving the ability of same-sex marriage; yet embracing same-sex marriage supports financially, will support children involved, and

Marriage is considered to be the rite of passage from an religious point of view, it is considered as holy matrimony before the eyes of God. Attraction between individuals of the same sex has been a topic of debate. However, over the past few years gay individuals made a decision to our grievances of oppression despite receiving tremendous critics from the public. Initially, gay marriages were in the rise of heated debates between the supporters and critics among the church being at the forefront. However, times are different now , and gays are becoming more accepted in the society as well as all that pertains to daily lives such as marriage, gay events just to mention a few. This argumentative essay focuses on the central issues of gay marriage and evaluating arguments on whether the gay marriage should be legalized.

On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court made it official that same-sex marriage be legal in all fifty states. This is a great advancement for the LGBTQ+ community; however, it does not mean that the Gay Rights movement is over. Every day, queer people still face oppression, and every day, queer people are killed or commit suicide because many straight people cannot accept someone for who they are. This is no way follows the 14th Amendment in the Constitution. In view of the fact that acting in a manner that denies someone equality, I believe that anyone, no matter their sex, race, or religion, who makes impudent comments towards another person because of their sexual orientation must face severe consequences, as essentially, they are violators of the

The inequality for same-sex marriage has been one of the biggest struggles that the LGBTQ community has encountered. This has been an issue since 1996 when president Bill Clinton signed “the Defense of Marriage Act”. This bill basically stated that marriage is between a woman and a man with no exemptions. Traditionally marriage has always been between a man and a woman but times have changed and now more same-sex couples want to get married and should be allowed that right. Why can heterosexuals get married with no questions? No one should be able to say who anyone should love or be with due to gender. Massachusetts was the first state to legalize same sex marriage. Their first same-sex marriage which was between two women took place in 2004 after the ruling. The fact is that everyone should have equality regardless of sex, age, race, or sexual preference. Marriage is a right not a privilege among the heterosexual population. Why is it that there are people who can marry multiple partners due to their religion but a gay/lesbian man can’t marry the person they love. That just shows how much inequality there is when it comes to this topic. As of June of 2015 same sex marriage was legalized in all 50 states. This was the biggest celebration and triumph for the LGBTQ community. Progress finally seemed to be in favor of the community and those who support it. About 100,000 same-sex

Since religion plays a huge part in America and its government, for many years gays did not have the right to marry, because it was consider as a “sin.” As Kory Schaff says in his article entitled, “Equal Protection and Same-Sex Marriage,” “Religious views that condemn homosexuality continue to influence the exercise of political coercion resulting in the use of state power to deny individuals equal protection” (133). There are still thousands of people who view gay as a “sin” and are actually not happy with the recent changes that happened in favor of gay people. But what made the government change its ideas and laws was the LGBTQ rights movements. Thousand of people, gay or not, came together and started peaceful marchs and praids to support LGBTQ community and fought for their rights, and they were successful to achieve what they wanted. But it is important to realize that they didn’t only wanted the right of marriage. That was a huge part of it, but they are still having marchs and praide because

An ethical theory that helps to develop my stance on the topic would be Kantian ethics. Xunwu Chen states in his abstract of his article, “Law, Humanity, And Reason: The Chinese Debate, The Habermasian Approach, And A Kantian Outcome”, that according to Kant, “law must always treat humanity as a purpose, not as a tool to other ends, functioning to build a community of humanity” (Chen, pg. 100). Kant believes that law or the government or even society should not do things that will destroy humanity. In this case homosexuals and same-sex marriages are shunned and considered unethical and immoral which causes a strain on humanity. We should treat humanity the same way that we would want to be treated in the end. In his article, “On a Supposed Right to Deny Same-Sex Couples the Right to Marriage: The Categorical Imperative and Dignity for All”, Eric Athamatten states that Kant “provide us with other tools for supporting same-sex marriage that “rise above” the contingency of culture or sentiment, thus providing a truly rational, universal, and “enlightened”… understanding of same-sex marriage” (Athamatten, pg. 1). According to Kant, we do not need the government, the Holy Book, or even God to tell us what is right or wrong. An individual should be able to decide for himself whether or not something that they are doing is wrong. The decision for homosexuals to get

Cultural responses to homosexuality can be improved through the practice of complete religious freedom along with the separation of state and religion. Church and state have been intertwined for as long as human history. This dilemma isn’t just an occurring theme between the United States and the Christian church, but it can also be observed with other religions around the world. These countries build their political system or set of laws on the basis of the predominant religion practiced there. This can have a major effect on certain minorities such as the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) community. This community has been fighting for equal rights for an extremely long period of time. It is not until recently that they

There are many debates going on about whether gay-marriage should be recognized by all United States. Why is it that some states ban gay-marriage but others allow it? Why is it that some states declare that a ban on gay-marriage is unconstitutional yet others say it is not? Why is it that some states recognize gay-marriages from other states but others do not? These are some questions that should be very closely looked at if we are going to ever understand the debates that go on about gay-marriage.

“In the year of 1996, the Defense of Marriage Act became a federal law. The act restricted federal marriage benefits and inter-state marriage recognition to heterosexual couples only. Gay advocates have been lobbying to remove those restrictions and redefine marriage to include same sex and bisexual adults arguing that accepting gay marriage would not harm heterosexual marriage and that religious restrictions on marriage are biased” (English). “About 18,000 is the number of gay couples that got married in California during the window when it was legal” (Press) for 142 days before the gay marriage legalization was banned due to citizens of the state voting for Proposition 8. Americans claim to have

Should Same-Sex Marriage Be Legalized? Regardless of color, ethnicity, culture or religion, marriage has been and always have considered to be a man and a woman. This concern has been a debating and a hot topic currently in the United States politics, it is prohibited in a majority of the nation till the President have pass the law for same-sex marriage. With this question, I feel that same sex marriage should not be legalized, but it cannot be banned. I sense that a marriage is intensely between a man and a woman. “While state’s laws that deny same-sex couples the opportunity to legally marry are discriminatory, does an international human right protecting gay marriage exist?” (Gus) That is the way life is set and it is just the way it should be either it’s in the Bible, the Quran or any testament. If we speak of morality, this is and should be the norm for man and woman to become validated in a marriage.

Can you imagine your wedding day? Do you see yourself walking towards your husband all dressed up in a pretty white dress or watching your wife walk towards you, as you stand at the end of the isle, awaiting her to be given to you? There are flowers everywhere, music playing, and all your family and friends there watching you in the spot light. Now, imagine that person that your lovely walk towards being the same sex as you. Does that change your image? Times are changing, traditions are changing, and so should people 's mind set on equality for marriage. Same-sex marriage is a marriage between two persons of the same biological sex or gender identity. This paper argues that same sex marriages should be legalized because, just as heterosexuals, we all share the same blood.