Essay on Supporting Gay Marriage

Opponents of gay marriage often use the defense that the cultural traditional definition of marriage needs to be protected, and cannot be altered to include homosexuals. An anti-gay marriage article reads, "Marriage is not created by government. It is older than the Constitution, older than America, older even than the church. It

These individuals, groups, organizations, etc. attempt to reject this idea by finding ways to make it seem as though the government has contradicted itself. For example, they bring up the point that marriage is a covenant between a man and a man, not a woman and a woman or a man and a woman. Through this argument they are trying to make the point that when the government allows gay marriage to take place they are destructing a moral that has been set in place. Another way they try to go against the idea of same-sex marriage is by using religion. One of the most frequent arguments given for this situation is that "it will offend God." When the people who disagree use this argument, the goal is to hit a personal spot in someone's life in order to make them believe what they are doing or supporting is wrong. When those who oppose the situation take it to a personal level it is thought that it will have more of an impact on the argument that is being

“The freedom to marry has long been recognized as one of the vital personal rights

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.

As far as religious or personal convictions, those opposed to gay marriage seem to rely on the teachings in the bible, as well as other doctrines specific to their denomination. For many opponents, the view of gays and their relationships are stained by sin, immorality, frivolity and abnormal behavior.

Religious standpoints provide colossal amounts of fuel to the debate. With Christians chanting “God made Adam and Eve, NOT Adam and Steve,” we can note that the REAL fear is the fear of what they don’t understand. How is it that it is so unnatural? Unbeknownst to them, homosexuality does occur in nature, does that mean that animals have sinned too, and are damned to suffer an eternity in Hell? Or is it that animals can be excluded from this debate, simply because they aren’t human beings? Religious backgrounds contribute enormous hatred toward gay communities, and usually create bias. “The world's sacred texts are silent on the question of gay marriage, as it was not really an issue when they were written. However, those same texts do have strong opinions on homosexuality itself.”(Waldman)

Although I do believe that marriage should stay between a man and a woman, it is hard to defend every religious persons beliefs and the discombobulated upbringing of children without changing the law. In reality gays/lesbians feel as if they should be treated equally and there is nothing we as people can fight enough to change

Over the past five years same-sex marriage has become one of the most controversial issues in the United States, many social activist strive to aid homosexuals and their fight to legalize same-sex marriage. Marriage is a fundamental right not a privilege. Gay men and women should not be discriminated against based on their sexuality. Marriage is a sacred bond between two people that love each other no matter the sex, race, or religion. Everyday homosexuals are treated unfairly; most were born gay and cannot help their feelings. Being gay in America today is very difficult, you have to hide who you are just to be accepted. All homosexual’s really want is to be treat fairly and to get all the right they deserve, like

In the United States, legalization of same-sex marriage has a long-standing history of opposition from religious circles. Some argue against the legalization of same-sex marriage based on their interpretation of the Bible’s stance against homosexuality (Dobson, O’Brien). Other opponents argue against the practice based on universal tenets of moral behavior, fundamental beliefs that are said to underpin our country’s existing laws and should not be eroded (George, Finnis, Friedman).

That is all there is to it. They obviously have different opinions, likes, and beliefs which must be respected and accepted by everyone. Also, it is wrong to discriminate against someone just because of who they choose to marry. Famous rapper, Macklemore, states that “Gay rights are human rights. There is no separation.” (Macklemore, 2014, 3). Everybody should agree with this because he is absolutely correct. Whether you are Catholic or Mormon, black or white, straight or gay, everyone has the same rights. The government can only control so much of someone’s life, but it comes to a point where it is the individuals decision, not the governments. Gay and straight couples are no different. They all started as a single person and ended up falling in love with someone, whether it was a man or a woman. Willie Nelson said, “I’ve known straight and gay people all my life. I can’t tell the difference. People are people where I come from.” (Nelson, 2014, 2). Everyone deserves to shape and form their life in the way that they choose. The gay community is not doing anything wrong, in reality, it is the people who are against them and their marriage rights that are causing all the

Those that are oppose same sex marriage focus their reasoning on religious beliefs. Same sex couples do not want to be treated as second class citizens, they do not focus on what religion states; they just want to be treated as equal as heterosexuals when it comes to their right. Same sex couples believe if one is to bar any class of people from marrying whomever they choose, it then deprives them of their social institution; that many feel defines the most meaningful part of life, to marry someone one loves. Same sex couples believe that their relationships are no different than that of a heterosexual marriage. Same sex couples can have maintain a home together, provide an environment that children can thrive in and care for each other the same as heterosexual married couples do (Goldberg-Hiller, 2002).

Same-sex marriage allows marriage between man and man or woman and woman. This is an age old fight between conservatives and democrats. Traditionally marriage has been between man and woman, conservatives hold to this idea, while typically democrats push for marriage equality among genders. People who are pro-legalization argue denying a person marriage from someone is an act of discrimination and creates second class citizens. Though those who are anti-legalization argue the institution should remain between man and woman as per tradition. Pro same sex marriage is the position many people are beginning to adopt as they realize love is love and the gender of the people does not matter. To provide true equality gay marriage needs to be legalized in all countries around the world, which also helps to create a safer environment for those in the LGBT+ community by not being legally discriminated against.

Marriage provides both physical and psychological health benefits and banning gay marriage increases rates of psychological disorders. The American Journal of Public Health found that after their states had banned gay marriage they had a 37% increase in mood disorders, a 42% increase in alcohol- use disorders, and a 48% increase in generalized anxiety disorders. Banning gay marriage is against the constitution. It’s protected by Constitutions commitments to liberty and equality. The US supreme court ruled in 1974s Cleveland Board of

Many who allege same-sex marriage as a violation of their religious beliefs also regard same-sex marriage as an opposition of natural law, or the beliefs and ethics that we

The United States is a country built on a number of ideals and institutions. The moral structure of many Americans today was developed by our ancestors and the founders of this nation through the institutions that were a part of their lives. Family, religion, marriage, equality, and justice are just a few examples of the important components that provide a moral basis for our country. If any of these elements were to become too mutated, the effects on society could be devastating. Right now in the United States, one of these building blocks of society is being threatened by the possibility of a negative transformation. The building block of marriage as the sacred