...Essay 2 Draft October 24, 2011 Common issues of same sex marriage It’s a topic that some people may find quite degrading, and inhumane. Some people may argue that it’s their right and their freedom of choice. In 2001, the Netherlands became the first country to allow and recognize same sex marriage as a legal constitution, and it wasn’t until 2004, that Massachusetts became the first state in the union to approve same sex marriage, and in 2008, California followed suit, according to the information obtained from Wikipedia. Some may say love has no genders. I agree, but society wants to draw the line between what’s morally right. A same sex marriage is an emotional issue for many people, but let’s separate emotions from facts. Same sex marriage is not the ideal institution of marriage, meaning a traditional marriage consists of a man and woman. Those who oppose want to argue that marriage is simply a personal relationship between two committed people, but marriage is much more than that. Only a natural marriage, meaning man and woman, can procreate and consistently provide a nurturing and stable environment for the growth and maturation of a child. In some cases same sex marriages can result in negative effects on the children due to public humiliation, and religious freedom. Although studies to date are relatively few and open to criticism when comparing heterosexuals and homosexuals marriages raising children, but several medical and mental health professionals associations...
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...2014 The story “A Family of a Different Feather” tells of a mother’s frustrations with a book that she considers relevant to the issue of same sex couples in today’s society. She is frustrated because she is not easily able to purchase the book “And Tango Makes Three” which she thinks would help she and her husband explain how same sex couples are intertwined within today’s society. The mother of two, one which is a “voracious reader” has asked the question; “How can Sam have two moms and no dad? In this author’s opinion as a parent a child of that age has no idea what the question means, and if you keep your answer as simple as possible before you know it the child is on to something else that has captured their attention. I do not think that seeking out a book to try and explain why one of your child’s classmates has two moms is that important. The claim in this story is twofold in my opinion. One is the debate about same sex couples, and the second one is that the makeup of a family does not have to be between a father and a mother. My opinion is that individuals make choices for their lives that might not be considered traditional. I agree with the author that today our tolerance for same sex relationships and marriage has become a way of life, but I do not believe that it takes someone else’s story about the subject to explain to a five year old. The author in my opinion does a good job in explaining...
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...the belief is we are discussing gay marriage or domestic partnerships. This is an important topic because it is one that will more than likely be debated for many years to come and is probably going to be a heavy topic in the upcoming presidential election. Devoid of any connotations of hate, homophobia, or other such negative motivations. I believe that there are, in fact, legitimate, substantive reasons as to why gay marriage should not be legalized. Many arguments point at the realization that the children raised in a same sex household will be surrounded by hate due to the fact that the parents will experience homophobia. The children will experience homophobia as well because it will trickle down to them in many social settings such as school. (Connor) Another argument is that same sex couples cannot bring children into the world by themselves. The bible teaches procreation, between Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve (KJV) in a homosexual relationship this is not possible therefore the couple must go outside of their marriage in order to procreate which leads to yet another problem monogamy. (Human rights)There is also the belief that children are not born gay. Homosexuality is a chosen lifestyle. Children raised in families headed by gay or lesbian parents will be immersed in the gay lifestyle and be more likely to choose to become homosexuals themselves when they grow up. (vople) Proponents for Same sex unions are very widely publicized and...
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...Same Sex Marriage Vivian Kelly Remington College Sociology Dr. Lynn June 20, 2012 Same Sex Marriage In the 1950s, when Wally and Beaver came home from school, (Leave It to Beaver 1957- 1963) (TV Series) they would smell fresh baked cookies and dinner cooking on the stove. June Cleaver had the house clean and would be waiting for her husband to come home from work so the family could sit down to dinner as a family. Fast forward to 2012 when Mitchell Pritchett has picked up Lilly Tucker Pritchett from daycare and is waiting for his husband Cameron Tucker (Modern Family 2009- present) (TV Series) to bring home dinner so they could sit down as a family. Ted Olson (Olson, 2010, p. 2) wrote that “Marriage is one of the basic building blocks of our neighborhood and our nation. It transforms two individuals into a union based on shared aspirations, and in doing so establishes a formal investment in the well-being of society. The fact that individuals who happen to be gay want to share in this vital social institution is evidence that conservative ideal enjoy widespread acceptance” It could be argued that there is no subject more divided in the United States today than same gender marriage. Same sex marriage is talked about in some form almost daily, whether it is politics, religion or on the job. Some states, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Washington and even Washington D.C. have made it legal for same sex marriages. Both sides of the issue of...
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...Appendix…………………………………………………………………………………11 Rubric…………………………………………………………………………………….22 God always works in mysterious ways with me. I really mean that. He show’s me things about myself and others and I have to always say “Ok Jesus once again you are trying to punk me” Yes I talk to my father like that. Because I have to be transparent with him. So my focus on my last submission is the “Sexual Orientation.” I have several friends that live what some call an “Alternative lifestyle” I have a close friend (I will call her Liberty) who is married to her partner (I will call her Justice). Who lives the daily lives of a married same sex couple? Although I am not homophobic I am thrown aback because I just don’t completely understand how two people of the same sex can be in a relationship. Then because it is not a relationship that is ordained by God I wrestle with the fact that people try to make something that clearly goes against God’s will correct. I am not however homophobic at all. Although I know a lot of people who are. Personally I believe in the concept of love the people and hate the sin. Too often this is an area so many fall short. I believe that there are so many times we overlook other sins and transgressions because they are not what we call bad. Forsaking there are no big or little sins. It becomes easy to excuse the liar, cheater, thief, fornicator, adultery, and gossiper...
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... Homosexuals have been advocating for the right to marry one another since the early 1970’s. The idea of this being allowed to happen in society is vulgar to the sanctity of marriage. If today’s culture continues to promote this behavior then it will lead to people seeking acceptance to more extreme perverted relationships. It also violates the natural order of what human kind was created for. This issue imposes the acceptance of homosexuality to the world. The implication of same sex marriage is turning a moral issue into a civil rights argument. It confuses what gender role a person is to portray in a family unit. Christianity advocates that same sex marriage offends God. Throughout history the definition of marriage has been understood as a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman with the duty to procreate that is until the late twentieth century. As of January 1, 2013 the United States will have nine states that recognize same sex marriages. Marriage between men and women in America is already a struggle with divorce rates between 40% and 50%. Allowing homosexual couples to marry will only increase these rates in the country. If these nine states continue to grant these so called “marriages” then without question this will lead to the meltdown of the way society operates (“Should gay marriage be legal”). If people keep promoting this abnormal behavior, then what will stop a person from seeking acceptance to more extreme relationships? If homosexuals win the right...
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...Gay Marriage Issue Gay marriage is one of the leading political topics in the United States today. The problem is whether or not people should support gay marriage. First of all, marriage is the agreement between two people to stay together, being soul mates and commitment to have responsibility to each other. For this reason, it is difficult to identify if homosexual marriage is legal or illegal. It is confused because the marrying of two people of same sex is going against the tradition. Every species has two genders, and “love” or “couple” is always defined as special feeling between male and female. As a result, gay marriage could not be accepted. With the issue of gay marriage, lines get blurred and religion rears its head to influence a government’s decision of who shall be married and who will be refused. In fact, marriage is changing over time with the tolerance of the society, which makes gay marriage is now more acceptable than before. Gay marriage is a socially recognized marriage between two persons of the same biological sex or social gender. Besides, according to Andrew Sullivan, “marriage is not simply a private contract; it is a social and public reorganization of a private commitment. As such, it is the highest public recognition of personal integrity. Denying it to homosexuals is the most public affront possible to their public equality.” Many heterosexuals might not accept this point of view. Also, there are religious reasons for opposing this idea...
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...Same sex marriage issue paves way for anti-discrimination bill By Artemio Dumlao (The Philippine Star) Updated July 05, 2011 12:00 AM BAGUIO CITY ,Philippines – Christian groups led by the Catholic Charismatic Christian Movement believes that the same sex marriage controversy is a “grand design” by some sectors to push House Bill 1483 (Anti-Discrimination bill) filed by Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Teodoro Casiño. According to the group, the same sex unions officiated by the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) here on June 29 have been pitting family members against each other, the opposing Catholic Church and other Christian groups versus the proponents and even government officials caught in the controversy. Alexander Bangsoy, a member of the charismatic movement in the city and nearby Benguet, said the diverse reactions to the same sex marriages were part of a plot to stir debate and evoke discriminatory attitude against the third sex to gather sympathy for HB 1483. “It set the stage for them to say they are being discriminated, though (they) are not,” Bangsoy said. The group vowed to oppose HB 1483 by urging Baguio Rep. Bernardo Vergara, Benguet Rep. Ronald Cosalan, and all other congressmen to drop the measure. They have also taken their cause to social networking sites like Facebook (No To Same Sex Marriage in the Philippines group) and have initiated a signature campaign to counter the growing popularity of the “unions.” “We should oppose HB 1483...
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...In the United States, there is a lot of controversy over the issue of gay marriage. There are constant discrepancies between adamant believers in gay marriage and the political leaders of our country. The government’s refusal of the right of the marriage of homosexuals should not be tolerated. A large portion of people in America at the moment are utterly and completely against gay marriage, however there are also those who possess a more liberal view on the situation and feel differently towards the subject of equal treatment for all people. Religious beliefs often play a substantial role in the decision making process in many ways. For instance, Christian politicians are using their religious beliefs to impose their views and ideas upon people of their denomination. Christians believe that gay marriage shouldn’t be allowed because of the Bible entries that suggest that God made man and women for each other and that any other variation of this couple is a sin. Some feel that this country was founded on the beliefs of Christianity and therefore we should respect those ideals of our forefathers but this can no longer be the case. Our society has grown throughout the years and people have become more and more accepting of change. Every person has their own religious freedom to worship which ever God they see fitting and to believe in any cause they choose. There has been separation from church and state for many years...
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...Same-Sex Marriage and Tradition Nancy Messer University of Phoenix Business Communications and Critical Thinking COM275 Fernando Gutierrez-Rueda November 01, 2012 Same Sex-Marriage and Tradition Gay marriage violates tradition. The definition of “tradition”, according to the Oxford Dictionary, is a “long-established custom or belief that has been passed on from one generation to another”. It has been a long-established custom and belief that marriage should only exist between a man and a woman. “A central point of contention in the national debate over same-sex marriage is the importance of preserving tradition. Opponents of such bans argue that tradition is an illegitimate justification for the bans, while defenders of traditional marriage contend that tradition is not only a legitimate justification, but is in fact sufficiently important to withstand heightened judicial scrutiny.” (Ford-Mazrui, 2011, para. 1) Society divides themselves based on class: income, religion, finances, ethnicity, etc.; the majority holding control over the minority since the beginning of time. There is and always will be some group of minorities that are segregated. Traditionally, most cultures have defined marriage as a unification of one man and one woman, but tradition has a dark history. Tradition includes the ownership of slaves, incongruous treatment of workers, and the denial of rights to women. The abolishment of slavery, the women’s rights movement, and civil rights proved that...
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...unique. Some will make this journey alone, others in loving relationships – maybe in marriage or other forms of commitment. We need to ponder our own choices and try to understand the choices of others. Love has many shapes and colors and is not finite. It can not be measured or defined in terms of sexual orientation.” From the Statement of Affirmation and Reconciliation by the Quaker meeting in Aotearoa. Homosexuality - having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex. People argue with respect to the definition of homosexuality. The (Gay & Lesbian Alliance against Defamation [GLAAD], 1994-2008) is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. The argument of legalizing same sex marriages has always sparked controversy among lawmakers. Being gay and loving someone is not illegal. What is illegal is the right to marriage being denied to legally consenting gay couples. As of February 2007, Massachusetts is the only state in which committed gay and lesbian couples can marry. California, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, New Jersey, and Vermont each grant varying levels of legal status to gay and lesbian partners but none come close to conferring the full rights and responsibilities of marriage. According to the United States Supreme Court, "The freedom to marry has long been...
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...Student Name: Professor/Instructor’s Name: Course: Date: Gay Marriage Rights and Benefits Same sex marriage has become more widely accepted worldwide than before. In the past, same sex marriage was been considered immoral, weird and religiously incorrect. Various countries around the world used to ban this type of marriage. However, as same sex couple population increased, people started slowly adjusting themselves to changes in society. Another factor for increased same-sex marriages is the rise in divorce. This has discouraged the modern youth from committing themselves to marriage unions. Nowadays gay and lesbian couples are disclosing their marital status and demanding for their rights. This essay would be arguing about the benefits and the rights of same-sex marriages in society. Same-sex orientations are more reserved when it comes to expressing their choices. Support for same-sex marriages has increased over time as a result of a shift in social values. One of the arguments in support of same-sex marriages is that when legalized, gay marriages will result to more secure and stable relationships (Nagle 14). Without being legalized, these same-sex relationships will not last. It will also lead to increased acceptance by the society (Eskridge & Spedale 29). Advocates of the same-sex marriages also argue that legalizing it will fight the societal belief that gay relationships are all about sexual activity; there can be a serious commitment by a gay couple. It is...
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...There has been a lot technological info you can find on the internet as far as the library that you can find specific information to your liking. The evaluations discusses the advantages and disadvantages between the Library and the internet on which how many definition you can get from the internet and what information to go by whether that be the book answer or the internet answer. This is my tutorial on evaluating the Internet, and the advantages and disadvantages it has for me and today’s society. Most of us feel very at ease and confident using the Internet. Reason being, it doesn’t take up your time opposed to going to the librarys to find books , or look though the directory to find chronicles, articles or bulletin information, may seem to be time consuming. So why would you use those resources? What benefits would the library resources have over the Internet resource? One big advantage of resources, is the library over free Internet resources is that they’ve been considered. Books in the library and editorials in the database have been within an evaluation process that gives some assertion of credibility and accuracy. Since anyone can put no matter what on the Internet, the only assessment a website is obtainable to go through is the one that you do, determining whether or not to use it for your convenience. Let’s say I was writing an essay for my English class on a medical deficiency called Lupus. I would utilize Google to find sources of information...
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...November 6, 2012 Charlene Sowell 2 Should Same-Sex Marriages be legalized? This rebuttal article is about how same sex marriages should be legalized. In this paper valid points will be made to refute the statements made by Pope Benedict XVI, of the Roman Catholic Church on Jan. 9, 2012. Pope Benedict XVI told Vatican diplomats from 179 countries that same-sex marriage threatens "human dignity" in his annual "State of the World". The Pope Benedict XVI based his claim on his belief saying that Roman Catholic Church "cannot approve of legal initiatives that imply a re-evaluation of the life of the couple and the family." I think that people should take action on what they believe is right for them. Pope Benedict XVI quoted that "Education needs settings. Among these, pride of place goes to the family, based on the marriage of a man and a woman," said the man who is head of the 1.3 billion-members of the Catholic Church. "This is not a simple social convention, but rather the fundamental cell of every society. Consequently, policies which undermine the family threaten human dignity and the future of humanity itself." Some people would say this is biased and flawed. Besides the Pope there is no other Major Priest or Pastor sounding off the alarm saying that same sex marriages can threaten human dignity and future humanity itself. The Pope was unnecessarily scaring people. I also found out that ten countries allow same-sex couples to marry. Also it is legal in six Us States...
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...controversial issues are discussed such as abortion, prostitution, and homosexuality. Same sex marriage has been debated in various countries for many years. This issue brings wide concern to moral and human rights. In earlier times, same-sex marriages were evidential tolerated in parts of Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt as shown in artifacts found. The Western world was known for being very accepting of same-sex relationships and unions, which is revealed in Greek paintings. People who are against gay marriage primarily focus on the moral aspect of gay marriage. Supporters of gay marriage think about same-sex couples and the positive effects it can have on them and our society. Gay marriage should be legalized in all states because it is their civil right, it increases family value which leads to an increasing rate in adoption, and same sex marriages stimulate the economy through financial increase. People who are non-supporters of gay marriage believe it goes against the moral and definition of marriage. In Market Watch magazine (2008), many people believe that gay marriages destroy the value of family and tradition. Furthermore, same sex marriage completely goes against major religions such as Catholicism and Islam. However, people do not realize that civil and religious marriages are distinct and separated. Joe Solmoneses, the president of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, states that marriage is not only an important religious meaning but it is also a legal contract. This may...
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