Gay Marriages and Family Values At the very heart of the debate about same-sex marriage is the definition of the word "marriage". To some people‚ it changes to meet social and economic needs‚ to others it remains firmly fixed. In traditional cultures of Asia‚ arranged marriages are the rule. Marriages are designed to further the well-being of families‚ not the individuals involved. Marriages are seen as a matter of ancestors‚ descendants‚ and property. The Anglo-Saxons saw marriage as a strategic
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Gay Marriage: Right or Wrong? Kristina Waltmire SOC 120 Introduction to Ethics & Social Responsibility June 13‚ 2011 Dr. Eva M. Ananiewicz Ashford University Abstract This paper will give a look into the religious‚ social ethics‚ and rights of a gay couple wanting to get married. Gay marriage debates are very emotional and important to many people and there are many sides to every argument. Religious leaders want to state what the bible is saying and saying that same-sex marriage is
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We as a society in this country are given civil rights. These rights include the freedom of speech‚ freedom of press‚ the right to vote and the right to equality in public places. These rights are granted regardless of race‚ religion‚ or sex. Discrimination occurs when these rights are denied because one belongs to a particular group or class‚ such as being African American or of Jewish religion (Wikipedia‚ 2008). Where does gay and lesbian fall? Is this a class or group? This is a sexual preference
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Gay Marriage Right or Wrong There are so many ethical issues that are continuously debated and still there has been no resolution. Gay Marriage is an ethical issue that has been debated for years. This is an issue that I think that will continue to be debated as a clear answer as to why it is morally wrong has yet to be determined. For so long a deontological view has been applied to the subject. Those who are opposed to same sex marriage take on this view. I do not think
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Gay Marriage in the United States The debate between whether gay marriage should be legalized or not has been a controversial topic recently. In the past twelve years‚ equal marriage rights have been legalized in 6 states of the U.S.. Eighteen states do not allow gay marriage and do not recognize civil unions. The other twenty six states allow civil unions‚ and some are debating legalizing gay marriage. Gay marriage should be legal across the United States. Not allowing gay marriage in any state
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Introduction The Controversy “Same-sex marriage permits couples of the same gender to enter legally-recognized marriages and provides them with the same legal rights as couples in heterosexual relationships” (Same-Sex Marriage). “Opponents of same-sex marriage argue that the institution of marriage should apply to only unions between one man and one woman. Allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry‚ they say‚ undermines the institution of marriage” (Same-Sex Marriage). Where the Issue Stands Today
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Legalization of Gay Marriage in America Texas State Technical College Gay marriage has been legalized in 9 states and the District of Columbia (Maine‚ Maryland‚ Massachusetts‚ Connecticut‚ Iowa‚ Vermont‚ New Hampshire‚ Washington‚ and New York .) (Vestal‚ 2009) Policies had being made to support the equality among people to have marriage statues without being discriminated by their sexual orientation‚ although most are not what had traditionally has been called as “marriage”. Only the previous
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article‚ “Gay marriage proposals destructive to society‚ Vatican official says‚” is an argument against gay marriage. The author‚ John Thavis‚ claims that homosexuals are just struggling to find themselves and that same-sex marriage disrupts the normal sexuality and fertility of a couple. In “Support for Homosexuals’ Civil Liberties”‚ Kristin Kenneavy discusses how religious outlooks influence a family’s beliefs on same sex marriage. The two articles show the different views on gay marriage by explaining
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Marriage. When most people think of an ideal “marriage”‚ a man and a woman sharing vows and devoting their lives to each other is what is pictured. Well‚ this is only 100 percent true in most cases. Today’s society has accumulated different types of marriages: a marriage between a man and a woman‚ between a man and a man‚ or between a woman and a woman. Though each of these unions may not all be legal in each of the 50 states‚ couples still proceed with the ceremonies. I feel as though there
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Should Gay Marriage be allowed? Ken Smith Grantham University Should Gay Marriage be allowed? Gay marriage continues to be a hot topic of discussion in the United States. Proponents and opponents can argue for their position based on many things. This paper will briefly discuss some of the common issues to consider when answering‚ “Should Gay Marriage be allowed?” Many people still argue that on religious grounds gays and lesbians are sinful
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