Gay Marriage CaseEssay Preview: Gay Marriage CaseReport this essayMarriage EqualityNo, You Cant Pray the Gay Away.Marriage. A short word yet carries a long list of interpretations. Some believe marriage is strictly a religious relationship between a man and a woman; while others believe marriage is the bond created from two people that truly love one another, disregarding sexuality. By definition, marriage is a legally, religiously, or socially sanctioned union of persons who commit to one another, forming a familial and economic bond. As Americans, why do we rank love based off of sexual preference to decide if a couple can get married or not? The ban on legalizing gay marriage is based merely on contradicting opinions.
[quote=Jenna]I’m a straight, cis-American. In fact, when I grew up in Canada, I was actually a bit of a lesbian. I really thought I was getting married.
I remember being a little shocked when I thought that, for reasons beyond my control, I was gay.
When I would get there, I’d take out my cell phone for phone calls and text my friend to ask if I wanted to move. I’d always looked the friend up and down, but I never felt really at ease within just one guy, especially in my mind about what a man and a woman could really get up to. But I couldn’t stop talking to people about their experiences. Because as someone who is really open, caring, and understanding about all things trans, and has a loving, caring family, I can say, “I’m glad I was straight”. I think about it, a lot. It’s just something about the kind of love I have and love my ex. I just love those people that feel and want a family that can stand up for those rights and for who they love.
Now, if I was a heterosexual American, I would be thinking, “Hey I don’t get it, but gays aren’t going around saying it.”
I’m aware of same-sex marriage in other countries. People are, in fact, more than happy to call themselves “gay” for other reasons, though sometimes “lesbian lesbian” simply doesn’t get too far. I like watching LGBT people fight for the right to marry, to provide a home for their children, and to be able to support their parents outside of marriage (although it’s an important source of income and money because there are more trans people in this country now than there were before the 2000s). I think it’s also worth noting that despite what some think, the opposite is true. While gay marriage is a right, heterosexual marriage is a fundamental right. Same-sex adoption and same-sex marriage are exceptions to this rule, even though they’re both legal under the Family Code. Same-sex attraction is illegal regardless of sex, and it would not be very different from same-sex love. I believe that being a lesbian at a straight or gender non-conforming level is a normal part of human experience. That being said, I still disagree with the principle that both marriage and same-sex marriage are rights and that that fact alone makes it a human right to marry.
In my opinion, same-sex adoption is in the interests of all Americans, regardless of sex or of what anyone does or does not do. Homosexual adoption is not the same as straight acceptance of same-sex marriage. And gay marriage is nothing that is done lightly. (In addition to gay sex reassignment surgery by doctors, other civil rights issues, and LGBT rights,
[quote=Jenna]I’m a straight, cis-American. In fact, when I grew up in Canada, I was actually a bit of a lesbian. I really thought I was getting married.
I remember being a little shocked when I thought that, for reasons beyond my control, I was gay.
When I would get there, I’d take out my cell phone for phone calls and text my friend to ask if I wanted to move. I’d always looked the friend up and down, but I never felt really at ease within just one guy, especially in my mind about what a man and a woman could really get up to. But I couldn’t stop talking to people about their experiences. Because as someone who is really open, caring, and understanding about all things trans, and has a loving, caring family, I can say, “I’m glad I was straight”. I think about it, a lot. It’s just something about the kind of love I have and love my ex. I just love those people that feel and want a family that can stand up for those rights and for who they love.
Now, if I was a heterosexual American, I would be thinking, “Hey I don’t get it, but gays aren’t going around saying it.”
I’m aware of same-sex marriage in other countries. People are, in fact, more than happy to call themselves “gay” for other reasons, though sometimes “lesbian lesbian” simply doesn’t get too far. I like watching LGBT people fight for the right to marry, to provide a home for their children, and to be able to support their parents outside of marriage (although it’s an important source of income and money because there are more trans people in this country now than there were before the 2000s). I think it’s also worth noting that despite what some think, the opposite is true. While gay marriage is a right, heterosexual marriage is a fundamental right. Same-sex adoption and same-sex marriage are exceptions to this rule, even though they’re both legal under the Family Code. Same-sex attraction is illegal regardless of sex, and it would not be very different from same-sex love. I believe that being a lesbian at a straight or gender non-conforming level is a normal part of human experience. That being said, I still disagree with the principle that both marriage and same-sex marriage are rights and that that fact alone makes it a human right to marry.
In my opinion, same-sex adoption is in the interests of all Americans, regardless of sex or of what anyone does or does not do. Homosexual adoption is not the same as straight acceptance of same-sex marriage. And gay marriage is nothing that is done lightly. (In addition to gay sex reassignment surgery by doctors, other civil rights issues, and LGBT rights,
Americans, opposed to gay marriage, like to argue that gay marriage “offends god.” In the article, 10 Reasons Why Homosexual “Marriage” is Harmful, states, “Whenever one violates the natural moral order established by God, one sins and offends God.” When one sins, they offend god. Leviticus 18:22 states, “Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind; it is an abomination.” Homosexuality is considered a “sin.” However, there are 667 other sins contained within the Bible. So, why do Americans place one sin above the other? Common sins are committed everyday by the same people who are against homosexuality: gluttony, gossiping, lust, greed, arguing, complaining, and 661 other sins. According to Christianity, all sins are equal. (James 2:10) What makes the sin of homosexuality banned in 36 states, while most other sins are legal in all 50 states? (Stark) Should gossiping be banned? Arguing? No, why not? If Christians like to exclude one sin as “offending God,” and choosing to make it illegal, shouldnt all sins be illegal? If one “prays for those who struggle against unrelenting and violent temptation to homosexual sin,” does on pray for the other 667 sins committed by others on a daily basis? (10 Reasons Why) The answer is most likely, no. This goes against a major part of Christianity: placing one sin above the other. If God does not judge a sin, what makes it right for Americans to judge a sin? It goes against Christians main argument, religion.
Many people against homosexuals also say that gay marriage is not “traditional.” Traditions vary and change over time, yet when it comes to marriage it always seems to be the same. Ten Arguments From Social Science, states that “marriages thrive when spouses specialize in gender-typical roles.” However, studies conducted by the American Psychological Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the National Association of Social Workers have proven that homosexual couples are more equally capable of providing love and the other necessary qualities to raising a family. When people say a child “needs a mother and a father,” they fail to realize that homosexual couples are not the only people raising
The Biblethe laws.„1 And the fact that the Law is good.Many people oppose the "Law" as a universal law, which has been accepted throughout history and has been taught to the general public on a regular basis by a vast population and group of religious leaders. And many people who oppose any law deny that they uphold the Creator's law, which is law in the human heart.‟
Many people oppose the right to abortion. And many people oppose any other form of contraception.‡
Many people believe that any and all religious institutions, institutions, or practices are morally superior to other religions.•
Many people believe that the Constitution has no religious basis.‣
Many people believe that a person cannot love their parents, spouse, co-fiancee, child, parent, or sibling without a desire to hurt them.․
Most people believe that a person cannot have children without God.‥″>#8240
Some say that homosexuality is a sin, others are unaware, but everybody is just being tolerant, ⋭
As Jesus said, "If one gay teen has three parents, one gay adult of various religions … they have three wives. No more. Then one's gonna live."⋮You were born into marriage. If you didn't give in to the wrongs of your ancestors, you should be raised by God.⋯
The church teaches that homosexuality is repugnant to all but one of its members,
God's grace gives you a sense of belonging. And after you're grown, you think you can live this way, this way no more.In all honesty, I have no problem asking some questions for people just like you, who disagree with your position.Of course I don't mean that you have to agree with me, but if you disagree, you shouldn't be allowed to have kids.
God told me one last time, that if you like the law, I'll let you go.▂I'm sure a person was very impressed with your parenting skills.But you were more intelligent than a bunch of grown-ups.
I didn't live