Is same-sex marriage right? THE SEX ADVISOR By Eppy Halili Gochangco (The Philippine Star) | Updated March 4‚ 2014 - 12:00am I decided to forego the usual question-and-answer format this time as I was invited by Dean Amado Valdez of the College of Law of the University of the East to attend a symposium on same-sex marriage. The title of the symposium was “Same-sex marriage: Is it right?” It was sponsored by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)‚ the Rotary Club of Manila (RCM)‚ and the
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| HYDROSTATICSHydrostatics is that part of the general science of hydrodynamics that deals with the application of forces to fluids at rest. Among the chief principles of hydrostatics may be mentioned the following:(1) The intensity of pressure at any point of a fluid is the same in all directions; it is the same whether the surface that receives the pressure faces upwards‚ downwards‚ horizontally or obliquely.(2) When a fluid is confined‚ if the intensity of pressure in one part is increased‚ as
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defined as a religious & legal commitment between a man and woman‚ as well as an expression of love. Homosexuals have not been allowed to partake in these commitments and the rising support for same sex marriage is becoming more of an issue for the government and voters. There are those that are against same sex marriage‚ who believe that marriage should be strictly between a man and a woman (Barber)‚ and then there are those who believe that it is up to the individual on whom they want to marry (Quindlen)
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Same-Sex Marriage For thousands of years men and women have been united in marriage globally; but now‚ the issue of same-sex marriages has arisen. This is an issue that has divided politicians‚ governments and even everyday citizens. Many countries are now ‘switching the green light’ and legalising same-sex marriages. Australia however‚ still remains with its ‘red light flashing’‚ and disapproves the idea of same-sex marriages. I believe that legalising same-sex marriages will ultimately lead
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these people are the homosexuals. As defined by the Merriam Webster dictionary‚ a homosexual is a person who has a tendency to direct sexual desire toward another of the same sex. Homosexuals cannot marry each other in the Philippines mostly because of close mindedness and homophobia. However‚ some parts of the world are open to same-sex marriage which will be tackled later on this paper. Although homosexuals are being accepted in the Philippines‚ we cannot deny that discrimination is still very strong
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WHY GAY MARRIAGE IS WRONG Advocates of homosexual practice often argue that “gay marriage‚” or at least homosexual civil unions‚ will reduce promiscuity and promote fidelity among homosexual persons. Such an argument overlooks two key points. “Gay Marriage” as a Contradiction in Terms First‚ legal and ecclesiastical embrace of homosexual unions is more likely to undermine the institution of marriage and produce other negative effects than it is to make fidelity and longevity the
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law‚ for if we are truly created equal‚ and then surely the love we commit to one another must be equal as well.” He is saying if we are created equal then why are we treated differently based on who we love. Love is between two people. Two people meaning it could be two men‚ two women‚ or a man and a woman‚ but it doesn’t matter because its love. Marriage is just showing the world you found the person you love so why does it matter if it’s heterosexual or not. “Being gay is a sin.” That’s what you
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and also the disadvantages of couples of the same sex being married. It aims to explore how it affects the society and most importantly the church. Same-sex marriage‚ popularly known as gay marriage‚ is a socially or legally reorganized wedlock between two persons of similar social gender or biological sex. Although the idea of same-sex marriage can be traced back to ancient times‚ it is not legally reorganized at the national level. The issue of same-sex marriage is one that has attracted a lot
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[WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME FOR SAME-SEX COUPLES TO RECIVE THEIR RIGHTS?] What effects does DOMA have on same-sex couples while they try to receive their martial rights? How does it hold same-sex couples back from reviving their legal rights and benefits? What moral effect do conservative republicans take? Civil unions and partnership don’t with gaining same-sex couples their rights. They only hinder them. "Proposition 8 fails to advance any rational basis in singling out gay men and lesbians
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is no doubt that there are many different points of views when it comes to same-sex relationships‚ and today we will discuss this controversial topic. But first‚ what is a same sex relationship? A same-sex relationship is defined by Wikipedia as “A same-sex relationship can take on many forms‚ from romantic and sexual‚ to non-romantic close relationships between two persons of the same gender.” (same-sex relationship) Same-sex relationships have been frowned upon by the church since the beginning
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