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    "Is Same-Sex Marriage American Enough? Analysis of John Corvino's "Same-Sex Marriage Furthers the American Values of Freedom and Equality" Same-sex marriage has been argumentative topic for many Americans considering many of religious beliefs. Statistics show that homosexuality acceptance has improved over the years. In 2006 the acceptance rate was 51% and eventually the acceptance rate continued to rise to 63% in 2013. John Corvino argues his viewpoint that marriage would make Americans more American

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    hard to define what is known as a “traditional marriage”. Considering the popularity of marriages that are arranged on the basis of polygamy, communal child rearing, and even the use of mistresses, homosexual marriage should not be considered “unnatural”. For many people, it is hard to understand how any individual can love someone of their same gender. Nonetheless despite the percentage of the population that is muddled by the act, same sex marriage should be legalized because denying them that right

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    Continues Fight Against Same-Sex Marriage”. This article is talking about how an attorney general refused to give a widow from a same-sex marriage an amended death certificate. Because same sex marriage was illegal throughout the relationship of the two woman. The source is http://www.texasobserver.org/attonery-general-ken-paxton-fights-austin-estate-case/. In a past session the legislature passed protections for members of the clergy who might be pressured into performing marriages that conflict with

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    Same-sex marriage is a very controversial topic around the world. This is because people have mixed views about the issue at hand. Religion plays a big part in people’s view points on the matter. However, the question is should same sex marriage be legal under international law? Same-sex marriage should be legal under international law because everybody has the right to get married without legal discrimination. More and more governments each year around the world are considering legalizing same-sex

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    people against to allow same sex marriage, due to their religion, procreation of children and marriage stereotype (ProCon 2015). On the other hand, the major of people encourage same sex marriage. This essay will argue that same-sex marriage should be legalized in Australia for three reasons: equal civil rights, benefit of the economy, and there is no effect on child development who is raised by same-sex parents. One of the most reasons that legalization of the same-sex marriage is equality of civil

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    Section I This paper will examine problem on how states are not regulating same sex marriage law passed in the United States. I will explains certain areas in the united states where the government has yet to fully enforced the law for legalization of same sex marriage since its official decision on June 26, 2015 while in fact many states have done everything in their power to prevent homosexuals from expressing their new constitutional right. In the following I will talk about certain a state and

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    Family and marriage are social and divine institutions that are facing constant challenges due to the rapidly changing trends in society. In the past, the problems that families and marriages experienced were polygamy, early marriages, and family planning, but the current society experiences extra problems such as high rates of divorce, delayed marriages, single parenthood, cohabitation, and emergence of same sex marriages among other pertinent issues. The emergence of same-sex marriages complicated

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    Americans for the legalization of gay marriage, while others are totally against it? Some say same-sex marriage threatens traditional family values, but others argue that gay couples deserve the same rights as all Americans. Because gay marriage is so controversial, lawmakers should carefully take into consideration the multiple viewpoints before making any decisions about whether or not gay marriage should be legalized. Many opponents argue that homosexual marriage will lead to more non-traditional

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    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

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    Same-sex Marriage is Inevitable       For many parents, the marriage of their child is a very happy and proud time. Most parents expect their children to get married and have children. But what if their child is gay or lesbian? Their child may have met the perfect person to spend their life with, but their child cannot get legally married. Same-sex couples can hold wedding ceremonies, but the law does not recognize these unions. Many heterosexuals take for granted the benefits that are extended

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