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
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One of the most controversial topics in politics, law making, and the public is same-sex marriage. Currently, it is one of the most aggressive issues coming up in American courts, one of the most supported changes discussed in law reviews, and one of the fieriest political questions facing lawmakers. The history of American family law can change forever if same- sex marriage is legalized. It has good and bad consequences for parents, children, same-sex couples, families, social structure, and public
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Legalise Homosexual Marriage Gay marriage should be legalised in Australia. Marriage is about love and commitment to your loved one, not gender. As Australian citizens we have the liberty for pursuit of happiness; however by denying gay marriage, you are proposing the idea that homosexuals don’t have the right to pursue happiness. In a marriage there is one thing that truly matters: love. Not one couple would make it to asking someone to marry them, if there was not some love. Las Vegas, Nevada
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in today's society is gay marriage, and whether or not it should be legalized. I personally think it should be because it doesn't affect society, and if two people love each other why shouldn't they be able to get married. I don't understand what the big deal is, if you don't support it, you don't have too but it shouldn't really effect those people, it should only effect the people that are gay or support the cause. Many people don't see the good in legalizing gay marriage such as adopting children
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For and Against Gay Marriage Same-sex marriage is one of the issues that American lawmakers are going through, right now. It could be a big decision in history, if legalized because the consequences, either positive or negative, can extremely affect our society. That’s why many debates start once this topic, legalizing same-sex marriage, starts. In “For Gay Marriage” Andrew Sullivan talks for homosexual being married, and in “Against Gay Marriage” William J. Bennett expresses himself against
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View on Gay Marriage Should Change Marriage is a commitment between two individuals. It is the ultimate way of showing your significant other that you love them. At this moment, in many countries and states, it is not legal to get married and show each other this eternal love, if your significant other is of the same sex as you are. This has been a huge debate around the world, but especially in the US. The population in America seems to be very torn when it comes to discussing gay marriage. But why
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I have read two articles about the gay marriage issue. One is named “Consequences of gay marriage already here” by Charles LiMandri published on October 19, 2008, it shows an issue that homosexuals got a kind of protection under the proposition 8 for their marriage, but there were appeared lots of problem in this society. The proposition 8 overturned the traditional value of people’s marriage. It is hard for all people to accept this proposition, and the author states his point of view about this
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Gay marriage: Catholic Church tells priests 'time to act is now' The Roman Catholic Church has launched a final push against the Government’s plans for gay marriage with just 10 days before MPs vote on the issue. The Roman Catholic Church has launched a final push against the Government’s plans for gay marriage Photo: ALAMY By John Bingham, Religious Affairs Editor 3:30PM GMT 27 Jan 2013 3047 Comments The Archbishop of Southwark, the Most Rev Peter Smith, spoke of a desire to “mobilise”
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Not many people are sure what to think about the new laws congress is passing allowing gay marriages. But who are we to say what is wrong or right? Who are we to decide if someone can be loved or not. When most kids were growing up with loving families were taught that they are to love everyone unconditionally. When the child grows up giving and accepting hugs and kisses from people you know or didn’t know, or same and or opposite sex. So when these individuals get older just because some book or
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Constitution currently states that marriage is only between a man and a woman even though the United States Supreme Court overruled it in 2015? Banning same-sex marriage is discriminatory, especially when there are benefits only married couples can get. There are benefits for family values due to same-sex marriage due to things like adoption. Marriage is marriage no matter who is allowed to get married or not. Same-sex marriage is a fundamental right because banning same-sex marriage is discriminatory, there
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