when arguing for gay marriage‚ has been called “lesser”‚ “unnatural”‚ “deviant” and “sinful”. In these arguments the love I have for my girlfriend has been belittled as just “sex” or only “friendship”. I have been told my natural urges are a choice. I have been told I do not deserve equal rights. I have even been told I am going to hell. Furthermore‚ I have been told it is offensive to brand such remarks “bigoted”‚ and that I am the bully. I do not believe all opponents of gay marriage are hateful. Some
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There has been a heated argument over allowing gay marriage since the 1970’s. There have been propositions‚ bans and legalizations from state to state on same-sex marriage. Some states allow gay marriage but some do not. The individuals in each of these states are also conflicted. Some people believe in the traditional definition that marriage is solely between one man and one woman. However there are other people who feel that love does not have a gender and everyone has the right to marry whomever
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My Reaction Paper (Gay Marriage‚ an Oxymoron) I have strong feelings toward this article I read. I have positive points then I have negative points. I can actually take both sides. Many people have their views on "same sex" marriages. It affects people world wide. I can say that I agree with it not being approved for many reasons. Society basically has its morals. "Same Sex" marriages aren’t what you as a person first think of when you think of The United States of America. I’m a Christian
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Legalizing Gay Marriage What is gay marriage? Gay marriage also known as same sex marriage is an ungodly civil union between the same gender. It may also be described as a union caused by strong emotional and physical attraction of the same sex driven by worldly desires. To make gay marriage permissible by law is an affront to God and it should not be condoned in order to protect the family and the true nature of humankind. Legalizing gay marriage is truly very controversial in any order. It
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Today’s America is not my America. How do we have presidential candidates like Hillary and Trump? Have you seen the recent debates? The two of them are fighting like little children. We only recently legalized gay marriage‚ unlike Canada who has had gay marriage legal since 2005. Aren’t we all supposed to be equal in America? Even if you don’t agree with gay marriage‚ it doesn’t matter. That’s none of your business and does not affect you in any way‚ so what right do you have to insult them and to suppress
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Gay marriage vs. Civil unions People often wonder why same-sex couples can’t be satisfied with just civil union. They said this because they don’t really understand the difference. Gay marriage and civil unions differ in various ways. To start off‚ civil union lacks the automatic protections and peace of mind that marriage confers. Secondly‚ marriages are recognized worldwide‚ while civil union exists only in the state that the couple resides. The significant difference between gay marriage and
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Is Gay Marriage Ruining the "Sanctity" of the Institution? Marriage is traditionally viewed as the legal union of a man and woman as husband and wife. However‚ what happens when those two people are two men or two women? This topic of gay marriage has been a major issue in the United States over the past few years. It has raised several political debates as well as other minor arguments throughout the United States and around the world. Until recently‚ homosexual couples in the United States
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is demolished. Gay sex marriage is the most conflicting issue in the contemporary social world. Marriage is an association of persons through which we perceive the reflection of a particular culture. It is basically a private matter and a fundamental human right. People should have the right to decide with whom they marry‚ not the state. If two persons are closed to each other regardless of their gender‚ they should be allowed to marry with each other (Eric). Legalizing gay marriage is granting same-sex
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Gay Marriage and Adoption: Good or Bad? Gay marriage is one of the‚ if not the most‚ discussed topic in today’s society. Like every subculture‚ gays have their distinctive norms‚ social practices‚ and‚ vocabulary. Thus as caused them to be subject of discrimination throughout history. Conservatives and religious people who don’t believe that homosexual couples should be allowed to be united by law or any other institution have been putting pressure in on the government to prevent the creation of
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The Outlook of Gay Marriages Quick‚ fast and in a hurry is usually how people live today and if one is lucky enough to find true love and commit to a relationship why will the sexual orientation matter. The purpose of this paper is to inform the reader of facts and personal opinions of why gay marriages should be legalized. Gay marriages have been a global issue for many years. Despite all the laws passed‚ people will continue to have an issue because people always feel the need to voice their opinions
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