Gay Marriage Ethical Theories
Ethic Theories on Gay Marriage
Outline 1. Introduction 2. History of Gay Marriage a. First Gays to sue for right to marry b. 1991 Hawaii ban on Gay Marriage c. Vermont’s Stance on Gay Marriage d. Gay Marriage is the responsibility of the states 3. Utilitarian View e. Best for the Majority f. Who is the Majority 4. Relativism g. Cultural views h. Benefits to gay marriage 5. Which Theory do I fit into 6. Conclusion
Abe Lincoln once said “All people are created equal.” Shouldn’t this mean that they all have equal rights, and equal opportunities as well as equal benefits? The Gay community says they have been denied the rights and benefits that come along …show more content…
A family member of the homosexual being, who may have disowned the person because they did not agree on their specific lifestyle has the right to decide on medical care or make funeral arraignments over the person who has lived with, loved, and shared dreams with that person for years (Saletan, 2006). Does this seem ethical? Many times angry family members wait for this day to seek revenge on not only their loved one but their partner, making decisions that go against their beliefs or wants (Saletan, 2006). How is this any less ethical than the right for them to marry? Is it ethical for a gay couple to get married? Some say the bible decrees that marriage should be between one man and one woman. After much research very few passages refer strictly to marriage. The passage that many refer to as saying marriage is to be between one man and one women actually …show more content…
Are we not denying them the basic human right of marriage and benefit of life long companionship of the one they love? I really cannot pick which theory I most fit into or take a stance with. I think I fit somewhere in them both. I am all for utilitarianism. I agree that benefiting the greatest amount of people is always the most beneficial to any group. But I agree with that as long as human rights are not being violated. Many times the majority twist what is beneficial to meet their views not thinking that what they are doing is unethical. I also believe that your culture shapes your ethics. I also agree that unless something is being done in the name of culture that is inhumane that we have no right to interfere or set laws forth to interfere with that culture. So please ask yourself, what is so wrong with two people who are in love and want to share a life together getting married? Should the fact that they are of the same gender matter? Are they doing something inhuman? However isn’t it inhumane for others to not allow this union based on their own prejudices? When a state, government, or a person in general denies someone something that is really a human right based on their prejudices is it not illegal and unethical? So in fact the unethical ones are the ones who are denying the right for marriage, not the couples who want to get
Outline 1. Introduction 2. History of Gay Marriage a. First Gays to sue for right to marry b. 1991 Hawaii ban on Gay Marriage c. Vermont’s Stance on Gay Marriage d. Gay Marriage is the responsibility of the states 3. Utilitarian View e. Best for the Majority f. Who is the Majority 4. Relativism g. Cultural views h. Benefits to gay marriage 5. Which Theory do I fit into 6. Conclusion
Abe Lincoln once said “All people are created equal.” Shouldn’t this mean that they all have equal rights, and equal opportunities as well as equal benefits? The Gay community says they have been denied the rights and benefits that come along …show more content…
A family member of the homosexual being, who may have disowned the person because they did not agree on their specific lifestyle has the right to decide on medical care or make funeral arraignments over the person who has lived with, loved, and shared dreams with that person for years (Saletan, 2006). Does this seem ethical? Many times angry family members wait for this day to seek revenge on not only their loved one but their partner, making decisions that go against their beliefs or wants (Saletan, 2006). How is this any less ethical than the right for them to marry? Is it ethical for a gay couple to get married? Some say the bible decrees that marriage should be between one man and one woman. After much research very few passages refer strictly to marriage. The passage that many refer to as saying marriage is to be between one man and one women actually …show more content…
Are we not denying them the basic human right of marriage and benefit of life long companionship of the one they love? I really cannot pick which theory I most fit into or take a stance with. I think I fit somewhere in them both. I am all for utilitarianism. I agree that benefiting the greatest amount of people is always the most beneficial to any group. But I agree with that as long as human rights are not being violated. Many times the majority twist what is beneficial to meet their views not thinking that what they are doing is unethical. I also believe that your culture shapes your ethics. I also agree that unless something is being done in the name of culture that is inhumane that we have no right to interfere or set laws forth to interfere with that culture. So please ask yourself, what is so wrong with two people who are in love and want to share a life together getting married? Should the fact that they are of the same gender matter? Are they doing something inhuman? However isn’t it inhumane for others to not allow this union based on their own prejudices? When a state, government, or a person in general denies someone something that is really a human right based on their prejudices is it not illegal and unethical? So in fact the unethical ones are the ones who are denying the right for marriage, not the couples who want to get