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Discrimination and Same-Sex Marriages
Discrimination and Same-Sex Marriages
Scott D. Kuhn
English 1020
Professor Appelt
July 17, 2011

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My subject is on discrimination and same-sex marriage. During my research, I looked at what discrimination was and where it came from. Next, I focused my attention towards the Bible and the views of Christianity. Lastly, I took a look at what the law had to say about same-sex marriage. What I found was astonishing. My conclusion was that discrimination is ever prevalent in today's society, and that if you do not allow same-sex marriage, then you are discriminating against others.

Discrimination and Same-Sex Marriages What if someone came into your home today and told you that you could no longer have children. Why you ask? Well because your annual income was less than $50,000 a year. Would you feel discriminated against? Would you feel that your rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness had been stripped away? Would you stand up and fight for those rights? How would it make you feel? Same-sex couples are discriminated against like this every day of their lives. Growing up, I was taught to treat everyone the same. It didn't matter what their race, gender, or their religious affiliation was. I have tried to teach my child the same philosophy. Teaching her has not always been easy. Every time she turns on the television, or goes on the internet, she is bombarded with discrimination. Several weeks ago, she finally asked me "Dad, why are people still discriminating against gay and lesbian couples who want to get married?" I looked at those innocent eyes and told her, "I don't know sweetheart, but I will find out." It has been several weeks since my daughter and I had our conversation. I have spent long hours looking for clues to help me find the answer to her question. My research has led me to believe that there is not just one easy answer. Your political view, or your religious view, determines whether or not you


References: Adler, L. (Fall 2010). T: appending transgender equal rights to gay, lesbian and bisexual equal rights ( Gender on the frontiers: Confronting intersectionalities). Columbia Journal of Gender and Law , 19 (3), 595(21). Retrieved from Columbia Southern UNIV. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Cassidy, P. (1998, February 3). Definition: discrimination. Retrieved from Webster 's online dictionary: http://www.websters-online- dictionary.org/definitions/discrimination?cx=partner-pub- 0939450753529744%3Av0qd01- tdlq&cof=FORID%3A9&ie=UTF8&q=discrimination&sa=Search#922 Perry v. Schwarzenegger, 10-16696 (United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit September 24, 2010). Robinson, B. (2009, OCT 21). What the Bible says and means about same-sex behavior. Retrieved from Religious Tolerance.org: http://www.religioustolerance.org/hom_bibl.htm Varona, A. E. (Fall 2010). Taking initiatives: reconciling race, religion, media and democracy in the quest for marriage equality. Columbia Journal of Gender and Law , 19 (3), 805(93). from Columbia Southern UNIV. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale
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