difficult to explain why it is that people of the same sex should be able to marry. It is more difficult to explain this to the die hard believers of the idea that the sanctity of marriage should be between a man and a woman. Our country was founded around the basic freedoms that should be extended to all people no matter race‚ nationality‚ gender or sexual orientation. If we argue the matter of law‚ “The Supreme Court has declared that marriage is a basic civil right‚ older than the Constitution
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WHY GAY MARRIAGE IS WRONG Advocates of homosexual practice often argue that “gay marriage‚” or at least homosexual civil unions‚ will reduce promiscuity and promote fidelity among homosexual persons. Such an argument overlooks two key points. “Gay Marriage” as a Contradiction in Terms First‚ legal and ecclesiastical embrace of homosexual unions is more likely to undermine the institution of marriage and produce other negative effects than it is to make fidelity and longevity the
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Marriage of the Same Sex Same sex marriage‚ also known as a gay marriage is marriage between two people of the same gender identity. Although same sex marriage has been regulated through law‚ religion‚ and custom in most countries‚ the social and legal responses have ranged from acceptance to total rejection. I strongly believe in equality and feel that one should legally be able to be with whomever they choose. Therefore‚ everyone everywhere is “free” to love and marry whomever lawfully
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History of Same-Sex Marriage A social union or legal contract between two consenting persons for the purpose of creating children may be referred to as a traditional marriage. A marriage‚ a societal institution‚ may refer to an interpersonal relationship whereby intimate and sexual engagements are acknowledged in a variety of ways‚ depending on where the bond originated. A traditional marriage usually has a formal induction through a wedding ceremony‚ otherwise known as matrimony. A marriage occurs
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Same Sex Marriage a controversial issues and is one that has been under constant debate for several years to whether it should be legalised. Currently‚ same sex marriage is prohibited in Australia under Marriage Act 1961 (cth). Over the course of 30 years‚ rights and recognition of same sex couples has increases dramatically as acceptance and views of society have changed making this such a contemporary issue. The rapid change in favor of same sex couples will back the prediction that same sex marriage
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Is same-sex marriage right? THE SEX ADVISOR By Eppy Halili Gochangco (The Philippine Star) | Updated March 4‚ 2014 - 12:00am I decided to forego the usual question-and-answer format this time as I was invited by Dean Amado Valdez of the College of Law of the University of the East to attend a symposium on same-sex marriage. The title of the symposium was “Same-sex marriage: Is it right?” It was sponsored by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)‚ the Rotary Club of Manila (RCM)‚ and the
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Rogerian Argument Daisy Velasco Professor Hubbard Same-Sex Marriage Imagine waking up to the sound of the phone ringing late at night. It’s the hospital calling to let you know that your loved one has gone in a coma due to a crash by a drunk driver. You rush to the hospital‚ panicked you plead to see your loved one. The nurse asks “Ma’am are you a spouse or a relative?” “No‚ but we have been together for 35 years‚ we are partners.” The nurse replies‚ “Sorry only spouse or relatives can see
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___________________ SAME SEX MARRIAGE The first idea that springs to mind whenever I see a couple of the same gender walking‚ eating and living together in one roof would be the idea of same sex relationship. To make the preposition clear‚ establishment of the terminology is of primary importance. As defined‚ same-sex marriage also called gay marriage is a legally or socially recognized marriage between two persons of their biological sex or social gender. Since 2001‚ ten countries and various
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Xylina Groos 04-30-13 Same Sex Marriage What is marriage? Marriage is when two people love eachother and want to spend the rest of their lives together. So if that is what marriage means does that mean two people of the same sex can get married and live happily together just as an opposite-sex marriage can. Well people have different views on this topic‚ whether its stereotyping‚ religious‚ or because it’s the law. Everyone has a right to their own opinion but does that mean they can tell two
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If two people of the same sex were supposed to get married‚ there would have only been one sex created on this Earth. It is constitutionalized that a man and a woman are to get married. Some may bring religion into the reasoning behind this opinion. Religion does in fact play a big part in something as touchy as this. Here’s some facts and opinions on the topic of gay marriage. From what I’ve researched‚ mental health is at stake. People from all around the U.S. and media all have negative
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