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    Comparing Two Views of Gay Marriage Essay

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    In their works “Let Gays Marry,” by Andrew Sullivan and “Leave Marriage Alone,” by William Bennett, they both talk about the subject of same sex marriages. They both believe that marriage is based off of tradition. However, they debate on if these marriages should be allowed and if they are proper. Sullivan goes on to prove he believes same sex marriages are proper because traditionally it is based off of the principle of love. Bennett proves his point by saying that the conventional ways are

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    may this liberty be denied to them." Many conservatives are completely against gay marriage and they have stated that they will fight to have the Supreme Court ruling overturned. "I believe marriage is between a man and a woman, and I think we ought to codify that one way or another," President Bush said (Hinojosa). From 2003 until present, gay marriage has been a hot issue. Debates rage on the sanctity of marriage and constitutional equal rights.

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    recently the courts have made sweeping changes over the past two decades in laws defining whether marriage is limited to relationships between a man and a woman or is extended to same sex couples. Gay marriage and gay rights are a major controversy in the world today. It is a constant debate on whether or not traditional marriage is out-of-date and that a new way is better. Although many believe in gay rights, it is difficult to support something that is against the foundation of America, and something

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    This article by John Piper helped me to refocus on what matters most in the wake of the Supreme Court decision on some-sex marriage. I pray that it's some help to you too. So-Called Same-Sex Marriage: Lamenting the New Calamity by John Piper Jesus died so that heterosexual and homosexual sinners might be saved. Jesus created sexuality, and has a clear will for how it is to be experienced in holiness and joy. His will is that a man might leave

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    Gay and lesbian couples adopt at a slightly higher rate than married heterosexual couples. The racial/ethnic breakdown of children adopted by same-sex couples is 53% White, 14% African American, 18% Hispanic or Latino and 11% Asian or Pacific Islander ("Gayadoption.org"). Gay adoption is when a couple of the same gender tries to adopt a child that does not share their same DNA or physically come from them. Gay adoption has been a controversial topic since the 1970’s.  In California, 1979 a gay couple

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    apply to that rule. If you are gay, a lesbian, or bisexual, don’t you think you should still have the same rights? Gay marriage has been legalized in America, but people still have a problem with letting things be. America has promised equal rights for everyone, so it should be that way, no matter what gender you look to for companionship. Marriage is something sacred. It’s something for all of humankind to enjoy. Getting to be joined with the one you love

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    Gay Marriage and Asian Culture Essay

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    Are gay marriages in Asia viewed with the same perspective as in the American context? The history of gay marriage is short but not liked as much. From the history of gay marriages there are an estimated number of 250 million people who live in places which accept gay marriage; this is about 4% of world’s population. In the 2nd century in Rome, men of the same age were legally allowed to marry where they were considered to be pagans and the marriages were conducted by the Mother Goddess (Celeste

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    Why should we legalize gay marriage? Or, in other words, why isn't gay marriage legalized already? Same-sex marriage is just about as humane as opposite-sex marriage. One in ten people are gay. Seems perfectly normal to me. Is it normal to you? And anyway, why don't people like two gays marrying? Let's start out with the facts. The evidence. The nitty-gritty of all this debate. One out of ten people are gay or lesbian. So there's about twenty-eight people in this class, am I right? So that's at

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    Should gay marriages be legalized? Essay

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    Should same sex marriages be legal?      Same-sex marriages have been very controversial since becoming an issue in Canada regarding the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Several people state that same-sex marriages should be legal, while others disagree, saying it should not be permitted. There have been many debates and inquiries about this issue for several years; the MP’s and Parliament will finally settle the problem within the next year or so. Many are in favour

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    Gay Marriage: Why Should We Legalize It? Gay marriage tends to spark many different opinions in the hearts and minds of the citizens of this great nation. This political issue is usually one that would spark a heated debate between even the closest of friends. The subject description typically spurs intense hatred and anger, even. You would more than likely witness numerous signs picketing this issue whether it may be a revised Bible quote deeming it a sin or a sign decked out in the many colors

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