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    Marriage Rate Trend Analysis

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    The cultural tradition of marriage has long been considered one of the most enduring and meaningful moments in the history of an American’s life. From an anthropological standpoint‚ marriage in America is a rite of passage that two people partake in once they are economically‚ socially‚ and psychologically stable enough to make a long term commitment. This commitment historically has marked the transition from adolescence‚ to adulthood. One of marriages primary goals is to integrate sex‚ parenthood

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    Jewish Marriage

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    Marriage is a significant part of Judaism bringing together a woman and man under God’s reign. It is the mitzvah (122) “To marry a wife by means of ketubah and keddushin” (Deut 22:13)‚ all Jewish adherents see marriage as a necessity in order to obey God and to experience the fullness of life. In Genesis God says: “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” It is a link between individuals and the wider community as it recognises two individuals coming together

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    Gay Marriage

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    Government 2306 Instructor Byran Martin GAY MARRIAGE “God does not make mistakes‚ so trust that when something end ups in your past‚ they are there for a reason”. Gay marriage has already become a hot topic than it ever was in the past. There are many contrasting opinions about homosexuality. However‚ there is nothing wrong with gay or straight marriage because it is a natural basic human right. Furthermore‚ gay marriage should be accepted because marriage is chosen by people who are in love‚ and homosexual

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    Teenage Marriage

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    Teen Marriage Teen marriage has been a growing phenomenon over recent decades‚ with marriage rates among teens soaring: in the 1990’s the teen marriage rate swelled 50%‚ reversing an adolescent marriage decline that had been on the fall for nearly 30 years (Chan). Marriage is still somewhat uncommon among teenagers‚ however nearly 4.5 out of every 100 teenagers between the ages of 14 and 19 are married (Chan). Teenage marriage is a large issue because of the intellectual‚ economic and mental

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    Gay Marriage

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    Gay Marriage: With Liberty and Justice for All? At a time where a procedural republic is present‚ gay marriage is an issue that does not satisfy the ideal of liberty as self-choosing and unencumbered. However‚ this concern has become one of the most controversial subjects today because it violates the first amendment‚ which is the right of the people to peaceably assemble. How are homosexuals supposed to assemble for their cause if they are threatened with violence? Homosexuality is the real

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    Gay Marriage

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    Problem-Solution I. Intro- Is same-sex marriage immoral‚ bad‚ illegal‚ etcetera or is it just a natural born right? A. Attention getter- We are one nation‚ under god; born with certain inalienable rights such as life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit of HAPPINESS‚ right? B. Thesis- I personally believe in gay marriage‚ who is anyone to say who can and cannot be together. C. Tie to audience- Have you ever had a boyfriend or girlfriend and your parents told you that you were not allowed to see that said other

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    Marriage Equality

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    Ryan Yarbrough Dr. J. Onega EH 101 22 March 2013 Marriage Equality It is unbelievable that our American Society is still having a debate about same-sex marriage. By denying same-sex partners the right to marry‚ the United States government is discriminating against them and their ability to access the social‚ legal‚ and economic benefits available exclusively to lawfully married couples. Banning same-sex marriages is nothing more than a violation of civil rights and the Supreme

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    Tia Hollins English 1301 Professor Charley Miles 7 March 2012 Gay "Marriage": Societal Suicide The gay community has been fighting for the right to marry for quite some time now and over the years I have heard a variety of different opinions on the issue. In the passage “Gay “Marriage”: Societal Suicide”‚ written by Charles Colson he argues against gay marriages. Colson states in the passage that allowing same sex marriages is like committing social suicide and gives many points to back up his

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    Good Marriage

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    Good Marriage A good marriage is based on trust‚ love & commitment. Everybody I different but the bases still remain the same. You also have to keep your mate happy ‚ as well as yourself .Many people go into marriage not knowing what to expect marriage Is more than a beautiful wedding and a bachelor party . The same way you work to maintain any other job or relationship you work that hard plus more to maintain a marriage. A good marriage takes support. Support is a key term for a successful marriage

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    Marriage Equality

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    Marriage Equality Marriage is defined in the dictionary as the social institution under which a man and woman establish their decision to live as husband and wife by legal commitments‚ religious ceremonies‚ etc. (Marriage). The key words here are man and woman. But‚ what about a woman and a woman‚ or a man and a man; why is this institution not allowed? Marriage equality has become a highly debated topic in America. Yes‚ there are alternatives‚ such as civil unions‚ but this is not the same as

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