Same-Sex Marriage

Support Society and religion have so strongly engraved into people’s minds that same sexes should not be with each other that they may be inclined to be naive about what sometimes happens to th... ... middle of paper ... ... is the same reason why heterosexuals marry, they want to finalize their love and make it official that they belong to each other. Gay couples should be allowed to do the same. Let us also not set aside the fact that marriage is a civil right, and that the constitution protects against liberty and equality, two inalienable rights being denied to these individuals. Conclusion The right to marriage should be given to all people alike. It should not be denied on any basis, especially not because a person happens to be in love with someone of the same sex.

Therefore, homosexuals should have the same freedom of marriage heterosexuals have. In the article, Backlash the topic on religion vs. same sex marriage comes up. “The same sex marriage debate reveals some fundamental splits in the religious community.” (Gatehouse,5) As a society, I believe we should work together to build a culture and set of public policies that honor marriage and include all. There should be no discrimination against the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community, a culture founded from oppression, yet we don't have acceptance for them. As of 2014, 54% of Americans agreed that same-sex marriage should be legal.

They are exposed to sexuality, war, violence, and immoral behavior and it is hard for parents to control what they see. Homosexuality is in genes, it is not an option or a choice, and for that reason 6[gay couples should be given the same rights as same sex couples – under federal jurisdiction.] Gays should have the fundamental right to marriage, simply because they are people, too. They desire the same security as heterosexual couples.

Opposite sex marriages spouses are gay, but cover it with legal marriage. Once they find out marriage is authorized, they could subdivision off from their husband and wife to get the pleasure they really want. The threats to marriage as a body will harm civilization especially children. We’re not just talking about one marriage. Those who argue against the same sex marriages insist that marriage is ordered towards the reproduction of children and that the legal provisions given to marriage are given with that end in view.

Marriage is a union of love, not a union of genders. Same-sex couples should be allowed to publicly celebrate their commitment in the same way as heterosexual couples. It should be legal because the gay community should have the same rights as everyone else does. Many argue that same-sex couples should have the ability as to the same marriage benefits and public acknowledgment enjoyed by heterosexual couples and that banning gay marriage is unconstitutional discrimination. People opposing gay marriage say, “We must protect traditional marriage and the traditional family.” Matthew McTighe of the Mainers United for Marriage debates responds by saying, “Prote... ... middle of paper ... ...g and legalizing gay marriage.

Same sex marriages should not be banned because it is untraditional; but should be recognized like any other marriage involves love and it might be different but we all should be recognized as equals. For example, some people think that letting homosexual become an official union redefines the idea of marriage all together. (Rauch) Rauch states, “ I think the best definition of marriage is the one that most married people sign up for in their vows; “To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or in health, until death do us part.” Extending the boundaries to include gay couples does not weaken that definition-it reinforces it.” The gay community embodies the idea of loving no matter who they are we should not pass judgment on them because they are not the pretty picture of a happy ma and women behind their white picket fence with children. Most Americans often believe that same sex marriages will diminish the value of the marriage itself. Which is a false conclusion based on a bias premise.

Without marriage, this legitimate couple is denied a right to a life th... ... middle of paper ... ...y. Same sex couples have an absolute right to marry because it is their civil right and all the benefits of marriage should be given to them. These couples would help strengthen the institution of marriage, not weaken it. Children would be raised in a strong and stable household, and many families would be much stronger because of it. Using the basis of religion is a flawed argument against gay marriage when considering that religious freedom is a basic right in America.

Imagine you’re on a romantic date with somebody you love. All of the sudden they gaze into yours eyes and ask for your hand in marriage. Wouldn’t you be ecstatic? Well, most people would except what if you went to get a marriage license and were told you couldn’t get married because you are a same-sex couple. Although same-sex marriage violates religious beliefs, same-sex marriage should be federally legalized because same-sex marriage doesn 't disturb heterosexual marriages, denying same-sex marriages is a violation of civil rights, and marriage is truly about love and commitment.

Gay marriage should certainly be legalized due to our civil rights and plus the constitution gives us liberties and one of the liberties pertain the pursuit of happiness. However, there 's plenty of reasons on why opponents of gays think gay marriage is wrong and these reasons add up to one controversial topic; the bible itself. "So God created man in His own appearance ; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. "—Genesis 1:27 (N K... ... middle of paper ... ...very person being protected. Allowing gay marriage would serve to honor the Constitution.

If heterosexual couples get every right (i.e. child, marriage, life, property, etc.) then same-sex couples should get those rights too, changing their sexual preference should not change their rights. The courts in the United States are starting to allow same-sex couples more rights. In court cases like Virginia, their law that bans same-sex marriage and all of the rights under that, has been overturned, saying that it was unconstitutional (Lindenberger).