Heterosexual marriages conducted by a man and a woman‚ formal and registered with the government. Many of these are performed in a church‚ mosque‚ synagogue‚ etc. Civil ceremonies may also be held; 3. Marriages‚ involving one man and a number of women. This was traditionally practiced among Mormons‚ but was phased out during the nineteenth century. Today‚ this kind of marriage seems to be confined to small Fundamentalist Mormon groups‚ rejected by major religious formations. Religious freedom legislature
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yahoo.com/gay-marriage-social-policy-11286164.html?cat=7 Gay Marriage and Social Policy By Mark Gittner The history of civil rights has been a long one. America first addressed this issue in the Declaration of Independence by declaring that "All men are created equal" (Congress‚ 1776). Since that time‚ America has tried to address issues by ending slavery‚ extending the vote‚ and addressing the rights of women and other races. However‚ hidden in the background has been the issue of gay rights.
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the most interesting social issues in modern times is the issue of same-sex marriage. The core of the issue is whether marriage should be strictly limited to persons of the opposite gender and whether such limitation is ethical. Legally‚ the states within the United States have always had jurisdiction over marriage laws‚ but surprisingly‚ many of the states had never defined marriage to be a union a man and a woman. It was only after some states began granting gays the right to marry that many
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Gay Marriage: Moving Away from the Blind Confines of Christianity Whether or not to sanction gay marriage has become an intense political debate‚ especially over the last decade. In his essay “Gay Marriages: Make Them Legal‚” Thomas B. Stoddard argues in favor of gay marriages – saying it is a fundamental personal freedom‚ not one that should be controlled by the government – and I support his stance. In Lisa Schiffren’s “Gay Marriage‚ an Oxymoron‚” she argues that same-sex marriage can’t be understood
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joined in marriage. But‚ some people don’t get those rights simply because they’re gay. Congress combines church and state to make marriage illegal. But‚ people have different religions‚ different beliefs‚ and different views on everything. Banning gay marriage violates a person’s constitutional freedom. The constitute states‚ "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion." Church and state are being combined to rule out marriage for gays. Same sex marriage is illegal
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December 4‚ 2008 Gay and Lesbians Marriages What is “Gay”? Some would say that it means being happy‚ joyful‚ merry‚ lively‚ and full of sprit. But the topic that I speak of refers to a person’s sexuality‚ having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex. Is this ethical? As a nation many people are undecided on this issue; the controversy about this topic is never ending. I hear about this issue on TV‚ radio‚ and even at school. Should two men be together? Should two women be together?
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A Gay Manifesto 1. According to Wittman‚ what are the goals of the gay liberation movement? What do you think of these goals? Answer- The goals of the gay liberation movement is to free themselves by coming out everywhere‚ initiate self defense and political activity‚ talk to other gay people and learn to understand‚ forgive‚ and accept‚ to “free the homosexual” in everyone‚ and to begin embracing being gay. I think these goals are very ahead of their time but beautiful in their acceptance
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Gay Rights Gay rights cover a plethora of topics from same sex marriage‚ adoption‚ and gays and lesbians partaking in the military. Many believe that gay and lesbian marriage is untraditional and others disagree. Many think gay and lesbian adoption puts children at risk while others think that it is a chance of happiness and hope for a kid that doesn’t have a home or a family. Many think that gays and lesbian in the military is wrong and affects the bonds and effectiveness of our military
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Legal requirements and the policies and procedures of own organisation and awarding organisation should be followed where relevant to assessment procedures. Burton and South Derbyshire College’s health and safety policy ensures that the College complies with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act (HSWA)1974 and related Regulations. This places a legal responsibility upon the assessor‚ as well as the organisation and the learners. The health and safety of yourself‚ your colleagues and your learners
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The topic of this paper is definitely a sensitive one. Whether the reason is religious‚ political‚ or personal‚ we all seem to have an opinion on homosexuality‚ but how many of us have actually taken the time to do our homework on this matter. Before we choose to support or oppose the growing “LGBT” movement shouldn’t we arm ourselves with as much information as possible? Is homosexuality genetic‚ or does it start in the home? Although I did not find conclusive evidence to support genetics or nurture
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