Gay right has long been a controversial topic‚ and the debate seems to never end. In 2015‚ after gay marriage was legalized‚ instead of subsiding the skirmishes towards this topic‚ more and more problems come to surface. One of the most representative cases is the Denver‚ a case about whether Jack Philips‚ a cake shop owner‚ should be sentenced guilty for breaking the antidiscrimination law by refusing a gay couple’s wedding cake request. Although I grant that everyone should be treated equally‚
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liberal or strong conservative viewpoints. For the most part‚ I am in between: not strongly associating with either side. However‚ there were a few statements that caught my attention and triggered my thought process. First of all‚ I was surprised by the results. In the beginning I was expecting to get a clear answer: either I had conservative viewpoints or I had liberal viewpoints. I did not anticipate that most people would fall near the middle of the liberal and conservative scale. During the
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Assess the view that religion is a conservative force within society A conservative force is the idea that that an institution or organization keeps thing the way it is. Durkheim is a functionalist argues that the function of religious ritual is to maintain social solidarity by affirming the moral superiority of society over its individual members. Durkheim believed that social life could only exist if values were shared and society integrated into a coherent whole. Religion is an important aspect
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Social conservatism and economic conservatism often times go hand in hand. Generally‚ it can be assumed that social and economic conservatives’ principles intertwine. However‚ “social conservatives are more likely than the others to see these principles through a religious lens”. In fact‚ their core principles are as follows: “anti-statism justified by the equation of statism with blasphemy‚ anti-utopianism undergirded by the doctrine of original sin‚ individualism (especially among evangelical
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makes a person liberal or conservative depends on their individual sets of beliefs which will lean them toward one or the other side. These can typically be influenced by agents of socialization. Beliefs that liberals can hold include‚ but are not limited to; large government‚ government they should intervene in the economy‚ expansion of federal social services‚ more vigorous efforts to help the poor‚ minorities‚ and woman‚ generally support abortion and gay rights. Conservatives are basically the exact
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community members. Although the company was mainly owned by his family any decision regarding material aspect was always discussed with the audit committee. Finally‚ outside auditors had given a clean opinion. (2) identifies the issues/questions in the case Nick goes and asks the CFO some questions regarding the first issue which is how
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different political groups within the same country. The term conservative or liberal is used to describe political and economic views and affiliations. The meaning of "conservative" or "liberal" is different in social‚ economic and political views and standings. Liberals are more open minded and believe in change. Conservatives on the other hand like to keep the old structures in place they feel there is no room for change. Conservatives value group cohesion like [family‚ race‚ religion‚ and nation]
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Jack Conkling‚ Kansas Teacher‚ Writes On Facebook That Being Gay Is ’The Same As Murder’ Jack Conkling‚ a Prairie Hills Middle School social studies teacher and Buhler High School assistant women’s basketball coach in Buhler‚ Kan.‚ is under fire afterequating being gay to being a murderer on his Facebook profile‚ the Hutchinson Newsreports. In his post‚ Conkling comments on gay marriage‚ writing that homosexuality "ranks in God’s eyes the same as murder‚ lying‚ stealing‚ or cheating." According
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Conservative Party in Britain After analyzing some of the major policies of the parties of the UK‚ the one that I‚ as a college student‚ can identify with the most are those of the Conservative Party. I have always believed that education is the key to a successful nation‚ and lack of education results in numerous problems for a nation. Therefore‚ a party that enforces education and aims for the success of hardworking people is indeed‚ the one that represents my ideals (Roskin). At the same time
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unmarried mothers in 2008. Allowing same-sex couples to marry would further weaken the institution. | The most conservative‚ family-affirming an individual could cast would be to legalize same-sex marriage‚ as it is a strong endorsement of community‚ personal responsibility and commitment. Gays and lesbians want to get married. Imagine‚ respect for an institution increasingly ignored by others. Gays and lesbians seek the civic and social recognition that fully creates a family in our culture. Acknowledge
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