You choose what you want to believe in. Yet others who believe in something different than what you believe in there are an issue. But let a homosexual try to believe in the same religion as you all of a sudden there is a huge problem. And this is why I agree with the statement marriage may be religious issue for the fact is; we also have civil marriage, which has absolutely nothing to do with religion. (James 2).
But, I disagree with James when he states, Religious groups and churches have every right to deny same sex marriage in their parish, but they have absolutely no right to deny it in city hall (James 2). Many people have their own opinions about religion and what to believe in as well as what not to believe in and yet the government says nothing about it, they have absolutely no control over what one believes in. So, why do they get to have control over homosexuals being able to marry one another? If we as citizens are supposed to have freedom of speech and equality, what is the real issue? In a city hall it is not religious. So does this mean the homosexuals who wish to marry their partner have the right to go to a city hall? No they still cannot marry. Why? Who says that gays dont love the same? That they dont have the same feelings as a normal married couple share? Homosexuals and lesbians are tax-paying, law abiding citizens and deserve the same rights and legal protections as every other citizen of the United States (James 3). In other words, they get treated unequally when they have to abide by the same exact laws as heterosexual person. If we thought of marriage the way we did 35 years ago, gay marriage would seem to us just as impossible as it seemed then (Lakoff 119). The world has changed drastically since 35 years ago. Marriage 35 years ago was tough on straight people. Due to the fact that traditions were tougher then as well. Thirty-five years later traditions have changed, everything is less strict.
They stand together to be heard; same-sex marriage should be legal! ... But same-sex marriages do not impact religious freedom. ... Some churches support same-sex marriages. ... The debate over same-sex marriage will forever rage on. ... Accepting same-sex marriage would create equality for all people in a relationship and defeat the injustice among same-sex couples....
Same-Sex marriages should be legalized in the United States. ... ii) In Canada, British Columbia, and many other foreign countries, same-sex marriages are legal. [Transition: One reason same-sex marriages have not been legalized is because of the legal definition of marriage. ... Legislation regarding Same-Sex Marriages i) Lawrence v. ... Main Points: To summarize, recent legislation regarding same-sex marriages, the history of marriage laws, and the non-Constitutional arguments against same-sex marriages are all reasons why homosexual marriages should be legalized. ...
"The battle over gay marriage has been waged for more than a decade, but within the last six months--since California legalized gay marriage and then, with a ballot initiative in November, amended its Constitution to prohibit it-the debate has grown into a into a full-scale war, with religious-rhetoric slinging to match" (Miller 570). Arguments both for and against same-sex marriage vary widely from person to person, but I believe same-sex marriage potentially benefits the American population in a multitude of ways. ... Along with giving needy children homes, same-sex marriages als...
Same Sex Marriage "I do," these words change people's lives forever. Whether this phrase is coming from a heterosexual couple or a same-sex couple, it should not be an issue. ... Same-sex marriages deserve to be legalized in this country. ... With so much change over the past century then why cannot same-sex marriages occur? ... Whereas for years in other countries such as Germany, Luxembourg, and Belgium, same-sex couples have had their marriages federally recognized. ...
Legalization of same-sex marriages is a great idea and noble cause. ... Bush, signed a plege promising to fight same-sex marriages. ... Due to Non-Vermont couples turning to the courts in their own state's ban on same-sex marriages. ... Violence, known as Gay-Bashing, will become more prevelent if same-sex marriages become legal. ... Numerous hate-crimes have occurred making open same-sex marriages dangerous. ...
Britain today has taken the first step towards same-sex marriages. However, same-sex couples do not have the same options available to them when they decided to become married. ... Recently the White House has started to consider a constitutional amendment which would ban same-sex marriages and bluntly define marriage as only the union of a man and a woman (Proquest, "O"Malley to Address Meeting of Gay Marriage Foes). ... The public knows that this is a lose-lose battle. ... Currently there are many lawsuits pending by homosexuals that try to defend their situation to obtain a marriage licens...
That is double the amount of people who supported same-sex marriage 17 years ago. ... Same-sex marriages will not hurt anyone. ... That's exactly what our American Laws do by denying same-sex marriage. ... With that being said, same-sex marriage should receive the same protection and benefits possessed by a heterosexual married couple. ... Finally, let's take a look at the financial side of the same-sex marriage. ...
Legalizing same-sex marriages will change completely the whole society. ... If same-sex marriages is right, children from school will learn that is equally acceptable to marry a person with the same or different sex. ... Nowadays, in Hawaii is legalized same-sex marriages but children adoption by same-sex couple is still banned. ... Another point is that the Catholic Church is against the same-sex marriages. ... The other point about legalizing same-sex marriages is that the essence of marriage will change. ...
The Fight for Same-Sex Marriages What is marriage? ... Arguments against: ▸ A healthy society requires a strong preference for marriage. ▸ Same-sex marriage is "anti-family". ▸ Marriage is fundamentally a procreative unit. ▸ Same-sex unions are tolerable but same-sex marriages are not. ... Why should same-sex marriages be any different. ▸ Marriage is fundamentally a procreative unit. ... Why should YOU be for same-sex marriage? ... The same arguments are used against same-sex marriages today. ...
Legality of Same Sex Marriages Marriage is much more than a commitment to love one another. ... Same sex marriage is only about legal marriage. ... Let's legalized same-sex marriages. ... Same sex marriage is only about legal marriage. ... Let's legalized same-sex marriages. ...
