Running head: ARGUMENT FOR GAY MARRIAGE An Argument for Gay Marriage Kristina Thielen Friends University Abstract The premise of this paper is to prove that solid reasoning for denial of gay marriage is currently absent‚ and that legalization would provide much-needed equality to these unions. Arguments discussed include the "special rights" argument‚ the financial cost of legalizing same-sex marriage‚ the social belief that such marriages are "inherently wrong" or contradictory to America
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Gay Marriage in America America was built on the foundation of equality for all men; however‚ not until recently have gay and lesbian individuals inherited such civil rights. One of the largest and most pressing issues effecting the gay population is the issue of gay marriage. Marriage is defined as “the relationship that exists between a husband and wife or a similar relationship between people of the same sex” (Websters). Within the past ten years fifteen states have legalized gay marriage
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to Recognize Same Sex Marriage Homosexuality has always been around in both human society and animal kingdom. However‚ the issue of homosexuality is not really taken into debate until the last century or so. As society becomes looser with its judgement‚ people start to perform homosexual activities more openly‚ which eventually leads to the pursuit of legal marriage among homosexual couples. However‚ society is still well divided on this issue of recognizing same sex marriage‚ with the question of
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word marriage? Is it the big wedding? The white dress? The rings? The kiss? The repeating of vows? Or is it the stress of making it all happen? Marriage is a special moment in our lives. For a lot of us marriage is a major milestone‚ a transformation in identity to being a married person rather than single. But on top of all this‚ marriage is an important legal status. Nothing says “love and commitment” like the word marriage. It is essential to know that there are two kinds of marriage ceremonies:
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Gay Rights: An Oxymoron A monumental moment in the gay rights movement was when the state of California passed Proposition 8‚ a bill of legislature that solidified a ban on gay marriage. Also referred to as “Prop H8 (Hate)”‚ millions of Americans were shocked to learn that even in the liberal state of California‚ bigotry seemed to prevail. Comedian Jon Stewart remarks “Recently‚ the highest court in South Africa handed down a decision ordering the country’s parliament to extend marriage rights to
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Gay Marriage and Adoption Currently today in the United States Homosexuals face various problems when it comes to their partners and most importantly their children. Gay and Lesbian parents are facing discrimination because of their sexual orientation. Allowing same-sex couples to adopt children has made people assume particular aspects about Lesbian and Gay couple’s lives and the effects it could have on their children. American culture tends to reject or feel threatened by new
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My Relationship Towards Gay Marriage Would you deny a person to marry even if they are in love? I wouldn’t and that’s why I fully support gay marriage. I have been exposed to the gay culture since I was a young child and taking vacations to providence town. Even the political landscape is changing due to the increased support of gay marriage. Sadly the main deterrent to gay marriage laws being passed is the Catholic Church and other religious organizations. Religion plays a major role in not wanting
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Julianne Moore‚ Golden Globe Award winner (“Gay Voices”). So‚ same-sex marriage: Is it unconstitutional or a right? Gay marriage should be recognized and legalized in all of the United States. A marriage is a personal thing so who are they to stand in the way of it being legal? Is it their business anyway and is discriminating against same-sex couples any better than the past discrimination of interracial couples? Is it wrong because its not traditional?
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Society’s View Towards Gay Marriage In society today‚ gay and lesbian couples are looked at in a different light than what is ordinary. The standard couple in society is believed to be man and woman. In other cases‚ people fall in love or are attracted the same sex. This is seen as deviant behavior because of the fact that it is not the custom couple. “If two openly gay men walk down the street holding hands and show general signs of affection… they will likely receive remonstrative stares‚ be
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The Destruction of Marriage Since the beginning of time‚ the institution of marriage has always been traditionally defined as between a man and a woman‚ never a man with a man or a woman with a woman. Therefore same-sex marriage should be illegal. Same-sex marriage is immoral as well as against God’s Word. It would also weaken the respect and existence of the already faltering institution of marriage. Same sex marriage is considered a "slippery slope" that could potentially lead
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