... each other coming together to become one flesh. Marriage is a traditional institution that has existed in society for thousands of years. Recently there has been a movement to redefine this institution to include same sex marriage. The common law definition of marriage should not be changed to include same sex marriage, for these relationships do not provide the most suitable ... during the child's younger years their parent's sexual orientation can change the way the child perceives homosexuality. This can result in children following the belief system of their parents and thinking tha...

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... up in a household with two gay or lesbian parents, who undoubtedly show their affection for each other quite openly, would not lean with somewhat of a tendency toward homosexuality him or herself. Indeed, the "healthy sexual identity" (Anonymous #2, 1997; 02B) of the child is at risk. By having an atypical upbringing instilled with deviant moral values, he or she is presented with a skewed perception ... being a gay or lesbian is a choice and not a genetic factor. When God created people, he created a man and woman to create another human being, instead of a man and man or woman and wom...

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... ? There are many reasons why the gay community has not been recognized as a normal part of society. Most of them are surrounded by religious controversy. The definition of marriage is, "to join as husband and wife; to give or take in marriage." This definition is the most basic, and vague definition of marriage there is. Marriage requires much more work, and if two people are willing to ... want gay marriage legalized are religious, and it is for that reason they oppose gay marriage. One of the true definitions of marriage is, "to join as husband and wife." There is no same sex orientati...

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