The Issue Of Same Sex Marriage

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,

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This essay debates the issue of same sex marriage in the United States. It considers the pros and cons and examines the constitutional issues involved.

If you cannot beat them join them, this commonly used phrase is overlook and ignored by many. The power and value of this simple phrase holds in todays society is quite astonishing. Individuals ban together for a cause, influencing society and then enacting legislature to allow authoritive figures to enforce the common cause. Louisiana is a perfect example of this. The state lost government funding when they did not raise the drinking age. By pressuring, or as some say punishing, the federal government was able to use their authority to force Louisiana to coincide with the rest of the nation. More recently states are slowly but surely legalizing Gay Marriage. This is also an example of how slowly individual states are acknowledging the

Gay marriage has been a controversial topic that is highly debated all around the globe, containing many of its own varying viewpoints and beliefs on both sides of the argument. Those who oppose same-sex marriage believe that it is a sacred bond that can only be kept sacred between a man and a woman, and that same-sex marriage will ruin the sanctity of marriage. Also, if gay marriage is allowed they believe that it will open the door to other non-traditional relationships to be accepted such as polygamy. Finally other key oppositions come from religious beliefs and standards. However the many that support gay marriage usually argue that everyone should have equal right to be in relationships with each other and receive the financial, emotional, and social benefits of marriage. I mean who really would be affected if same-sex marriage were to become legal? Nobody. If everyone feels that there is that special someone whom they are perfect for and will fall in love with, gay people would feel the same way. They deserve equal opportunity to not only find that perfect somebody but to be able to love them and get married. Leading to parenthood, and while gay couples are not able to have children on their own, that doesn’t mean they can’t adopt children off the street. However, several times have happened where a gay couple were put at the end of a waiting list or even denied completely just because of their sexual orientation. Other benefits to marriage are also tax breaks and

Labels are stupid, but before I met you I thought I was straight. It was a stupid thought; I got way too riled up in arguments about gay marriage to not be personally offended on some level.

Human beings are born without any identity or cultural beliefs. Instead, in a process called socialization, their parents, siblings, teachers, and any other person they come in contact with as they grow up transform them into socially adept beings. People identify their selves by studying and adjusting to how others respond to them after which they can effectively interact with others. The response people receive from their surroundings can determine their overall performance. An individual can then become a functional member of their society based on the outcome of those associations. However, when they receive a negative response from those they interact with, people can become ill-adjusted, an issue which in turn adversely affects their productivity. Social problem refers to the social phenomenon of unbalanced social relations, affecting the common life of members of the society, undermining normal social activities and hindering the coordinated development of the society. It is not only an objective existence, but also a product of people's subjective construction. Also, it is a situation that needs to be solved due to values, norms and conflicts of interest and the social problem reflect the gap between a social reality and social expectation.

On March 15, 2013, the Congressional Quarterly Researcher (CQR) issued a report covering the issue of gay marriage. In their article, Gay Marriage, the CQR discusses the controversy of curbs on same-sex marriage, as well as if the Supreme Court will end these curbs.

Throughout history, many individuals have been looked down upon or mistreated due to a social stigma that is linked to a person’s sexual orientation. Members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT+) community have faced scrutiny for being “different” and “morally wrong” in the eyes of society. Recently, however, legislation passed a law making same-sex marriage legal in every state. This law changed the lives of many people because those people are now able to freely marry the person that they love, no matter what gender of the two people. Same-sex marriage becoming legal is a huge accomplishment for the LGBT+ community; they have not always had such a large crowd of supporters behind them.

Legalization of same sex marriage in the USA and abroad is and will always remain a disgrace and an abomination to God’s word. Same sex marriage is identified as two of the same sex coming together in matrimony with the same legal representation that a couple of the opposite sex would have. Before the Supreme Court Ruling in 2015, 39 of the 50 states of the United States of America were already supporting and legally allowing same sex marriages. Although many may have their own preconception of what marriage is the bible tells us that marriage is a covenant between a man and a woman and not that of a man and a man, or a woman and a woman. (Leviticus 20:13) says “If there is a man who lies with a male as those who lie with a woman, both of them have committed a detestable act; they shall surely be put to death. Their bloodguiltiness is upon them."

I…My chosen topic is Gay Rights- more specifically marriage equality. Public opinion in the U.S. shows the majority support for the legal recognition of same-sex marriages. This issue is more likely to be supported by women and people under 50. My thesis is that marriage equality a civil right, rights we are born with as a citizen of the U.S. which the government cannot interfere with or suppress. (Lecture Notes 8/27). Over the past decade, marriage equality has become an even larger and more controversial issue. The issue of same-sex marriage equality is being supported today in 33 states by the means of laws, court cases and social changes in our society.

A Brief Explanation of Where the Culture Now Stands and What It Means to Christians

Most people believe that they deserve the rights they are granted by the government. A citizen who pays their taxes, serves their community and abides by the law should be afforded the same rights as any American. However, not all citizens are afforded equal rights. Lesbians, gays, bi-sexual, and transgender (LGBT) are consistently denied rights that are typically taken for granted by the average American. Specifically, gay and lesbians couples are denied the right to marry even if they are upstanding citizens. They are held at an unfair disadvantage because of their sexual orientation. This discrimination must stop because gay and lesbian couples are law-abiding citizens too, who should be afforded the same rights as heterosexual couples. Although a majority of Americans believe the LGBT community shouldn’t receive legal marriages, I believe they are entitled to it because, it promotes family stability, gives benefit rights, and legalization can decrease the rate of psychological disorder.

The United States has been constructed around the ideas of sovereignty and free will. There were many movements that have taken place in history that have made this country’s policy on freedom so unique; unique in how the citizens value their morals. An every day American would think that being with the same sex is not normal, or is frowned upon. Recent studies show that half of all Americans believe that gay men and lesbians have a constitutional right to marry (Craighill). Same-sex marriage has caused many conflicts around the country and even the world with multiple stand points. World views on same-sex marriage are changing day to day. “Of the 15 countries worldwide to permit gay men and lesbians to marry, eight have done so since 2010.” (Desilver) It is becoming no longer acceptable to discriminate these couples, therefore the legalization of same- sex marriage should be universal. With the help of religious leaders, world role models, and many politicians, same-sex marriage can be influenced positively, and also help bring light to this modern acceptance. The legalization of same-sex marriage should be made in every state without any rules or regulations that come with the ability to be married.

As citizens of the United States, we all have rights protected by our constitution set forth by our founding fathers; however, the right to marry whichever one we choose has been a hot topic for endless debate. In recent years, the repealing of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in California had stirred great deliberation. Marriage equality has been a nation’s issue on and off election agenda. Back in 2013, Supreme Court’s decisions on Hollingsworth vs. Perry, also known as Proposition 8 established oppositions from around the world. As a nation, there should not be any reasons as to why there is sill no clear declaration of answers for this issue. The small percentage would argue that there seem to be progress toward same-sex marriage,