Legalizing Gay Marriage
analytical Essay
1446 words
Gay marriage is controversial because some people think it is a sin to have in their society. Religious teaching may influence but should not necessarily control aspects of public life. Nor should these religious views be the deciding factors in our secular society. As a personal liberty which has no impact on the rights of others, the government should allow gay citizens to marry.
In reviewing the benefits of gay marriage, one first must look at the definition of marriage itself. Marriage can be both a religious and secular event. The separation of church and state has been a key pillar of our nation’s values. This value is enumerated in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution as follows: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” Religions are free to make rules and requirements for marriage within their own religious teachings without governmental interference. However, the government also regulates marriage. In discussing the issue of gay marriage, the current controversy only relates to non-religious marriage, what the government will or will not recognize.
Arguments against gay marriage generally include a weakening of traditional family values, concern about raising children, immorality and Biblical prohibitions. Other opponents view allowing gay marriage as a slippery slope to other unions, including incest, human-animal, polygamy, use of blow-up dolls, and so forth. “Unless we develop a firm definition of what marriage is, the options are endless. If these options sound absurd, just remember that all it takes is a few activist judges to use the statutes to open the door” (balancedpolitics.org).
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In this essay, the author
- Argues that gay marriage is controversial because some people think it is a sin to have in their society. religious teaching may influence but should not necessarily control aspects of public life.
- Explains that marriage can be both a religious and secular event. the separation of church and state is enumerated in the first amendment to the united states constitution.
- Explains the arguments against gay marriage include a weakening of traditional family values, concern about raising children, immorality, and biblical prohibitions.
- Explains that traditional families are viewed as those with a mother, father, and children, all of whom live together. divorce rates among heterosexual couples are high.
- Argues that the human form is designed so that men and women fit together, especially for purposes of reproduction. they argue that same sex couples are unnatural and more prone to disease.
- Explains that the national longitudinal lesbian family study, started 24 years ago by the williams institute at university of california, los angeles, examined this issue.
- Explains that the bible starts with the creation of man and then woman for the purposes of producing offspring. this biblical statement is responsible for much of the religious objection to homosexuality.
- Opines that public perceptions about gay couples and marriage are changing. recent surveys reveal that approximately 41% favor or strongly favor gay marriage, 47% oppose, and 10% are unsure.
- Explains that gay marriage is legal in massachusetts, connecticut, and other states. public perception has become more tolerant towards gay couples and may be influenced by the rising number of same-sex couples.
- Explains that the 14th amendment guarantees equal rights to all citizens. in 1967, the supreme court overturned a restriction on miscegenation, which prohibited inter-racial marriage.
- Explains that marriage is one of the ‘basic civil rights of man,’ fundamental to our existence and survival.
- Explains that marriage brings numerous benefits, including shared income and access to health insurance. married couples have more rights when it comes to the custody of children.
- Opines that the opposition to gay marriage is fueled by religious and moral objections, not based on real harm to families.
- Cites edmiston, john, and nathaniel persily. "gay marriage facts and statistics." gay marriage research center.
- Cites messerli, joe, and balancedpolitics.org, a free, non-partisan discussion of political & social issues for debate.
- Explains that gay marriage facts and statistics is a history of gay marriage.
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- To Legalize, or Not to Legalize Gay Marriageanalytical essaySince the beginning of time, Homo sapiens have discriminated against people with differences such as color of skin, religion, politics, and more. Over the years, society has changed to accept these differences, yet Americans still ostracize the gay community as if they were less than human. Currently one specific controversy comes to mind in consideration of gays, and that is gay marriage. The controversies surrounding gay marriage include the legal, religious, and philosophical problems that allowing gay marriage could cause. The United States currently does not recognize gay partnerships as legal marriages, and therefore when gay partners file for a tax refund both partners must mark single for the type of relationship. Though the United States federally does not allow homosexual marriages, states like Connecticut, Vermont, Massachusetts, Washington, Iowa, New York, and New Hampshire allow such marriages, and even more states recognize civil unions such as Illinois California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington and Wisconsin. With these states bringing more attention to gay marriage, the debate over this right has come to the forefront of the 2012 presidential campaign. The definition of marriage is traditionally between a man and a woman which is why the anti-gay marriage groups protest the concept of having two men or two women marry. Research shows that those opposed to gay marriage have used the costs associated with benefits, as well as religious and secular philosophical concerns as points on their flawed platform.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the debate over gay marriage has come to the forefront of the 2012 presidential campaign.
- Analyzes how the opposition cites a study done in new york that determined legalizing gay marriage would cost businesses significant amounts of money.
- Explains that the defense of marriage act (doma) states that marriage is only between a man and woman and that even if one state allows gay marriage, no other state is forced to recognize it.
- Explains that the catholic church opposes gay marriage and the social acceptance of homosexuality and same-sex relationships. science has disproved the literal meaning of many of the bible's stories.
- Compares the views of muslims and reform judaism on the issue.
- Argues that to legalize gay marriage, society must learn how to accept others and not discriminate.
- Analyzes the flaws in the opposition's arguments that gay marriage is not only beneficial, but necessary. the debate over this right has come to the forefront of the 2012 presidential campaign.
- States that brown, johnathan, "homosexuality and same - sex marriage in islam." patheos.com.
- Analyzes the catholic church, homosexuality and gay marriage. catholic news service.
- Explains that states that legalize gay marriage also experience a significant economic impact.
- Explains mustanski, brian, and peters, jeremy w. "would gay marriage help the state economy?"
1955 wordsRead More - Gay Marriage Should Remain Legal in Californiaopinionated essayThe traditional purpose of a marriage is procreation. Many people fear that same-sex marriages will interfere with the traditional procreation process and disrupt society. “I often hear that “traditional marriage furthers the state's interest in procreation--and that opening marriage to same-sex couples would dilute, diminish, and devalue this goal”. (Olson) Beliefs that procreation will be greatly affect by the marriage of same-sex couples goes hand and hand with the belief that procreation should only be between a man and a women. “The purpose of marriage is procreation and the responsible rearing of children by a woman and a man. Extending to gays and lesbians the right to marry would undermine traditional marriage, and therefore, governments have a valid reason to maintain the traditional definition of it.”(Hanna) Advocates state that it is important for a child to be raised with a mother and a father because they need both a male influence in their life and a female figure in their life. "Under an equal protection argument, traditional marriage laws reasonably promote responsible procreati...
In this essay, the author
- Opines that gay marriage should remain legal in california because it justifies equality by allowing them to be socially accepted in society and creates equality economically for taxes and finances.
- Opines that the traditional purpose of a marriage is procreation and that it should only be between men and women.
- Argues that california needs to maintain the legal right for same-sex couples to be married because equality is the foundation of america.
- Concludes that gay marriage should remain legal in california because it is equality is constitutional and creates equality economically for taxes and finances.
- Explains that the decision has a host of implications. "married same-sex couples gain equal tax benefits."
988 wordsRead More - The Issues of Abortion and Gay Marriageanalytical essayThe issue of gay marriage is a rather new controversy that has only become disputed in the last decade. In a changing world gay marriage is now a huge issue that must be dealt with. The gay community believes that the 14th amendment permits gay marriage, but the law heeds to reflect this. Whereas the anti-same-sex marriage advocates are working to amend the constitution to make same sex marriage illegal. Because of the rising numbers in people who believe strongly on either side of this conflict, this has now become a national issue. Before the recent elections gay marriage was a states issue. Now that Bush is elected, he plans to make gay marriage illegal nationwide, and ban all gay unions.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that abortion and gay marriage rights were fought over constantly by liberals and conservatives in the last elections. both parties had different ways of looking at these problems.
- Explains that the issue of gay marriage is a new controversy that has only become disputed in the last decade.
- Explains that abortion has always been a controversial issue between people of different moral and religious beliefs. some religions consider abortion as the same as murder, while others believe it is ok because the fetus is not yet born.
- Explains that bush, a conservative, believes that gay marriage has never been part of america's laws and traditions, therefore it should not be allowed now.
- Analyzes how bush's republican party dealt with abortion with the standpoint that abortion is equivalent to murdering someone, and should be made illegal. bush believes in the conservative traditional values.
- Analyzes how kerry, and the liberals, stood on the issue of gay marriages. kerry believed that same sex marriage was ok, but his party was intent on making them illegal.
- Analyzes how kerry's personal religious beliefs are opposed to abortion, but keeps his beliefs separate from what he believes is best for the country. the liberalist ideas are different from bush’s conservative views.
- Analyzes how different political philosophers would attack different problems, using one liberal philosopher, mill, and one conservative philosopher, burke, to examine the different points of views.
- Explains that john stuart mill was one of the most revered liberalist philosophers of his time. he believed deeply in liberalism's principles and would push for gay marriage to reach the ultimate goal of life, liberty, property, and happiness.
- Analyzes how mill tried to approach the abortion problem with current update political strategies while at the same time not changing the law too much. mill was for libertarian ritual of coming up with new solutions of new problems.
- Opines that order or stability and progress or reform are necessary elements of a healthy state of political life.
- Analyzes edmund burke's analysis of how a true conservative would approach current issues. the issue of gay marriage to burke would be out of the question.
- Opines that by changing the state as often as there are floating fancies or fashions, the chain and continuity of the commonwealth would be broken.
- Argues that burke's ideas on the subject of abortion are pro-life and no other alternative. the social contract applies to everybody, including the unborn.
- Explains that liberals and conservatives have different ideologies towards current issues in america. both philosophies derive from very different backgrounds and ideals.
1509 wordsRead More - Pro Gay Marriage Rightsexplanatory essaySullivan, Andrew. Same-sex Marriage: Pro and Con : a Reader. New York: Vintage Books, 2004. Internet resource.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the defense of marriage act, through the federal government, rejected gay marriages. the privacy act regulated conception, procreation child bearing family relation and marriage.
- Explains that the exploration for gay marriages has been severe over time and can be likened to the movements that fought for civil rights for the americans long before the law stood in.
- Explains that the issue of gay marriage has attracted a lot of public opinion and called for political views on it.
- Cites cahill, sean, eskridge, william n, and darren r. spedale. same-sex marriage: for better or for worse?
1196 wordsRead More - Rights toward Equality: Fair for Homosexuals or Not?analytical essayBidstrup, Scott (2009, June 3). Gay Marriage, The Arguments And The Motives. Retrieved [today's date here], from http://www.bidstrup.com/marriage.htm
In this essay, the author
- Argues that homosexuality has gone the distance in the past two decades, but most rights that have been passed have not been equal to that of non-homosexuals.
- Analyzes how eskridge's journal discusses discrimination, with regards to where it is at this moment in america.
- Analyzes how the tendency of mainstream society to view gay people through the totalizing, and hysterical lens of sexual acts is one reason we need the employment non-discrimination act.
- Opines that many people look at homosexuals and want to automatically reflect about sodomy, instead of thinking about a potential friend or just another person in this world who should have the same privileges as they are. discrimination hurts people and society, but so can religion.
- Explains how people's misinterpretation of the bible has left a trail of suffering, bloodshed, and death.
- Describes how matthew williams and his brother, tyler, murdered a gay couple, gary matson and winfield mowder, in their home near sacramento, california.
- Analyzes the westboro baptist church (wbc), a notorious religious society that shows pure hatred on homosexual individuals.
- Analyzes how religion plays a major role in marriage, stating that gay couples want the same rights as heterosexuals.
- Explains that bill clinton proposed a law for gays to serve in the united states military, as long as their superiors didn't find out nor the homosexuals themselves, "came out".
- Explains that clinton could not afford to have his first veto over-ridden by congress if he tried to enact an executive order.
- Explains that clinton issued an executive order for the current "don't ask, don't tell" policy and congress dropped the legislation which would have made a federal law forbidding homosexuals to serve.
- Opines that homosexual americans will face some extent of hatred against them in the military because of the repeal of "don't ask, don’t tell".
- Opines that although non-homosexuals face hardships, they still have the ability to live their lives just as any one person would do. discrimination and hatred from other people may be the one thing that would get homosexuals down.
- Explains that marriage between homosexuals is good for marriage. the national catholic reporter, 42(5), 20-20.
- Explains that eskridge, william n. jr., "a jurisprudence of "coming out": religion, homosexuality, and collisions of liberty and equality in american public law."
1764 wordsRead More - Legalizing Homosexual Marriageanalytical essayHomosexuality in America One of the most controversial topics in modern American society is the legalization of homosexual marriage. The gay community is currently experiencing emotional and physical violence against them based on a difference in cultural choices, similar to what the black community suffered through during the civil rights movement and what women underwent during the women’s suffrage era. Laws against gay marriage are unconstitutional, as most were created because of Christian politicians’ opinions on homosexuality; however, America is not a Christian nation, and homosexuals should not be banned from marriage based on the beliefs of certain religions. As a country founded on freedom of cultural expression, America should legalize gay marriage. Homosexuality has several standard arguments against it, and all can be shown to be unjustifiable or invalid.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that homosexuals should not be banned from marriage based on the beliefs of certain religions.
- Explains that homosexuality has several standard arguments against it, and all can be shown to be unjustifiable or invalid.
- Explains that homosexuality is unaccepted because most religions are against it, arguing that marriage is a "religious institution."
- Argues that marriage exists specifically for procreation, or the production of offspring. marriage was created simply as a way to unite two humans.
- Explains that homosexuality was formerly thought of as a mental illness throughout american society, which is another reason why people are against gay marriage. freud believed that all people were bisexual and became heterosexual based on life experiences.
- Opines that homosexuality is a variation of sexual function produced by arresting sexual development, and that it is an injustice to persecute it.
- Explains that evelyn hooker proved that homosexuality was not a mental disorder by showing that there was an distinct psychological difference between heterosexuals and homosexuals. modern psychoanalysts do not support freud’s analysis that people are bisexual naturally, but still support
- Explains that the heritage foundation believes that having a mother and father is necessary, citing lance armstrong, jay-z, tom cruise, shaquille o’neal and president barack obama.
- Opines that if children in a home with single parents can still grow up to be great individuals, children raised with two same-sex parents could be even better off. nicole and her wife tina love and care for their children better than their father did.
- Opines that legalizing gay marriage would bring 142 million dollars to the city's economy and 184 million dollar to state.
- Argues that gay marriage should be legalized because it encourages a love-based standard of living, as opposed to high-risk sexual lifestyles.
- Explains that if homosexual marriage is legalized, psychological disorders would decrease. after states banned gay marriage, homosexuals and bisexuals had a thirty-seven percent increase in mood disorders, alcoholism, and anxiety disorders.
- Argues that gay marriage should be legalized throughout the country, as the current laws against it are unconstitutional and support oppression against the right to marry.
- Cites the american psychological association’s “sexual orientation and homosexuality.” apa, 2008.
- Analyzes lipp, murray's "top 10 arguments against gay marriage: all receive failing grades." huffpost gay voices, 28 may 2013.
1348 wordsRead More - Legalization of Gay Marriageanalytical essayThe legalization of gay marriage in the U.S. bears the same stigma as have prior civil rights issues, and as such should be proposed as one of utmost importance, and careful consideration. If our government, as it claims, is secular in nature, then it would be wrong for it to base its treatment of individuals outside the boundaries of what is naturally understood as the right of every man, woman, and child, to pursue a lifestyle that is fulfilling. By the same token, white people, black people, homosexual people, etc., are not to infringe on the same rights of others who may describe their differences as depraved, based, or dishonorable, based on a separate set of religious, or cultural standards. If we therefore, legitimately acknowledge gay marriage as a secular belief of our political culture, we may begin to realize the negative effect such pompous ignorance has on a group of people based predominately on their sexual preference.
In this essay, the author
- Argues that the legalization of gay marriage in the u.s. bears the same stigma as have prior civil rights issues.
- Explains that accepted ideologies that become laws, and, or freedoms, are sometimes founded on a less popular opinion that enlists widespread exposure in an effort to show how some injustice is affecting the subculture.
- Explains that they were raised in a dual gendered upbringing by white conservative parents who offered stability through guidance, nurturing their interests, and providing for their needs.
- Argues that it would have been better for him to be under the care of two individuals, gay, or straight, who appreciated the gift he offered them to pursue his best interests.
- Opines that antiquated laws against "sex crimes," or "crimes against nature," are based on a puritanical and therefore religious foreground.
- Opines that gay members of society are as capable of abiding by the laws of marriage and properly raising children as the majority of straight couples.
- Opines that if one hates what is different, or condemns another for what they think is wrong, they have given themselves over to the fear of their own inability to reconcile their personal misgivings.
- Argues that gays with righteous motives and proven character are being robbed of their equal rights and relative abilities to be legally married, and raise children, based on unconstitutional grounds for discrimination.
1134 wordsRead More - Gay Marriage Persuasive Essayopinionated essayOpponents of same-sex marriage have about as many reasons to not allow gay marriage as supporters have to allow it. One reason people don't want gays getting married is because in most religions, it is a sin to be attracted to the same gender, and completely unspeakable to marry them. (TFP Student Action; page 1) They think that if we were to allow gays to marry, it would promote the acceptance of the homosexual lifestyle, and society would be forced to accept it. (TFP Student Action; page 1) Children would get confused after seeing two men/women getting married at a church, and may think they can behave this way, even if their religion is against it. (TFP Student Action; page 1) Schools could even begin to teach about the gay culture, due to it being so socially accepted. (TFP Student Action; page 1)
In this essay, the author
- Opines that gay marriage should be legal in every state in america. opponents of same-sex marriage have about as many reasons to not allow gays getting married.
- Explains that other counterclaims state that same-sex marriage is unnatural, and allowing them to marry may lead to other people/animals feeling that they have the right.
- Explains that there are always two sides to every argument, but those who are against same-sex marriage state that studies have shown homosexuals, with some mental therapy, can become a heterosexual.
- Opines that gay marriage should be legalized in the usa because the government is not a theocracy.
- Opines that america is a democracy, meaning citizens can vote on any topic at hand.
- Argues that there is no recorded history that truly states gay marriage is right or wrong, without the opposing side being able to argue their opinion successfully.
- Opines that it is not your fault if you're born with a different sexual orientation, and you should've felt sorry.
- Explains that many people are bisexual, about 1.8% of the world's population.
- Opines that america is a very successful country, but it's having trouble deciding what to do about same-sex marriage. they hope that the new generation will be able to marry who they wish.
950 wordsRead More - Gay Marriage Persuasive Essayanalytical essayAs an American citizen, a person should be entitled to marry whoever they choose, regardless of gender or sexual preference. Gay marriage is something that some people consider to be taboo while other people are very supportive of it; I am one of the latter. The ability to marry someone is a basic human right and it should not be taken away from someone because they love a person of the same gender. One of the main reasons that gay marriage is illegal in the United States is because of what the Bible says about it, regardless of the fact that the first Amendment of the US Constitution says that there is to be a separation between church and state. Approximately three point eight percent of the United States population is made up of people
In this essay, the author
- Opines that gay marriage is illegal in the united states because of what the bible says about it, despite the fact that the us constitution says that there is to be a separation between church and state.
- Explains that many teenagers who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or trans are often bullied by their peers. the trevor project focuses on bringing awareness to homosexuality in young people.
- Analyzes how the trevor project explains that lgbt youths are four times more likely to attempt suicide than straight youth of the same age.
- Opines that homosexuality is not uncommon in the united states and that same-sex marriage should be accepted and legalized.
- Explains the 2013 national school climate survey: the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth in our nation’s schools.
- Argues that homosexuality isn't a choice because not everyone practices the same religion and beliefs.
- Analyzes stallard, brian, and coghlan, andy. "largest study of gay brothers homes in on gay genes."
1374 wordsRead More - Gay Marriage Should be Legalopinionated essayThere are many opponents of gay people as it is, and they all have their reasons to dislike the idea of permitting them get married. One of the main reasons is that the primary purpose of marriage is procreation. Because gay couples are unable to have children, they should not be allowed to marry (Schiffen 495). Another main argument is that the word marriage means the union of one man and one woman. This is a long-standing theme of most major Western religions. Under a proposed bill known as the Defense of Marriage act, marriage is defined as “a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife.” Furthermore, it defines a spouse as “ a person of the opposite sex who is a husband or wife” (What 1). Under these guidelines, it is quite obvious that gay couples would not be eligible for marriage. People against homosexual marriage also say that it is a person’s choice to be gay. Since the individual chooses to be a homosexual, they should not be given special privileges. Another argument that you hear is that these couples should not get married simply because of the torment and ridicule they would be faced with in their everyday lives. There are news reports from across America telling about how a gay person was beaten or killed just because they were looked at as different. Some of these people would end up the target of verbal abuse and maybe even physical abuse, just because some heterosexual people see them as different.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that the united states should allow same-sex couples to marry just like heterosexual couples.
- Explains that there are many opponents of gay marriage, and they all have their reasons to dislike the idea of permitting them get married.
- Opines that there are some silly arguments that should be discarded immediately. one is that marriage is traditionally a heterosexual institution.
- Argues that marriage, polygamy and all other horrible consequences are absurd to even consider as legitimate arguments from intelligent people. according to the united states constitution, every individual has right to happiness.
- Opines that america is the home of land, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
- Argues that homosexuals aren't being treated fairly, and gay rights activists have cited over 300 benefits that gay couples are not permitted to enjoy.
- Explains that homosexuals are denied the right to claim the estate of their spouses if there is no will present when one of the partners dies.
- Explains that gays are excluded from group insurance and pension plans offered through their spouse's jobs, and they are not officially recognized by insurance companies.
- Explains that gays do not enjoy the judicial spousal privilege concerning legal matters. since homosexual couples are not officially married, the
- Explains that the plaintiffs claimed their constitutional rights were being denied because the state refused to grant them marriage licenses. the state court ruled against them, citing the link between procreation and marriage.
- Explains that the plaintiffs and the gay community felt that their rights were being infringed on. the vermont supreme court ruled that it was unconstitutional to deny marriage licenses to homosexuals.
- Explains that enacted a law permitting civil unions of gay couples to be performed, giving the same privileges to homosexual couples as areafforded their heterosexual counterparts.
- Opines that couples will be looked at differently in other states, whereas if they remained in vermont, things might be easier for them. other states have recently faced problems with bills involving gay marriage.
- Explains that california's "process of marriage" initiative would clarify that only male-femalemarriage is valid in california. new york has also recently passed a bill banninghomosexual civil unions.
- Explains beatrice dohrn's hope that many states will recognize civil unions and establish their own laws, citing the u.s. constitution’s full faith and credit clause.
- Explains that marriage is first and foremost a union between two people who love each other. raising children is not necessarily stipulation of marriage.
- Argues that procreation of the species is invalid because we permit the elderly and the sexually infertile to marry knowing that they will not be able to produce children.
- Opines that allowing homosexual couples to marry and adopt would reduce the number of children who don’t have parents and give them a better chance to make something of themselves having parents.
- Argues that homosexual people should not be allowed because it is theirchoice to be gay. people make different choices every day that maybe some groups of individuals would find wrong or offensive.
- Explains that many people would have religious problems with homosexual couples joining in a civil union. traditional religious views in the united states, such as those held by the roman catholics and protestants, view homosexuality as immoral and sinful
- Explains why we make the distinction between church and state. different religions have different views on issues such as abortion and homosexual marriage.
- Opines that america is not yet truly free, not until we as a nation are free.
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