... this issue do so by expressing their concern for legal human rights, whereas others, who are against legalization of gay marriage base their argument on religious sources such as the Bible, in order to protect, according to them, the sanctity of the institution of marriage. Gay marriage also appeared on the agenda of the political parties in this country, when President ... " (Gen. 2:18), For humans, to multiply is the divine proclamation of all that was created very good" (Gen. 1:28-31) He stressed that these are the clear references in the Bible which demonstrates that "male and female...

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... doing so. So far there has been no legitimate reason for denying them the right to marry. Many people make the argument that homosexual marriage is forbidden in the bible. True, the bible does state that "You shall not lie with a male as with a woman". It also states that if a man were to lie with another man, they shall be ... put to death. What people don't take into account is many other things that the bible says but people just don't remember like they remember that part. The bible states that "You shall not approach a woman to uncover her nakedness while she is in her menstrual un...

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... of sexual deviance. The majority of religions consider gay marriage a sin; therefore, gay marriage is considered unacceptable. What does the bible say about same sex marriage? The bible state individuals attracted to the same sex as an immoral sin. "Leviticus 18:22 state that gay marriage is an abomination; ... same sex marriage to be better defended. The opponents of gay marriage debate is exceptional because of the dynamic tool that is involved-the Bible. Hence, my view on same sex marriage would be similar to the opposing side. My view on gay marriage emphasizes the actions that are ...

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... blood relationships and using violence against parents were considered to be more offensive. Christianity contributes the most the homophobia and gay right opponents. Christianity itself and what they believe in, Bible, is the largest areas where incorrect assumptions occur so that the fanatics can preach against the minority people. Most fanatics believe that Christianity thinks of homosexuality as a sin. However, most ... proponent scholars say that those two lines must be understood in context. Furthermore the fundamentalist Christians rarely follow the laws in the Old Testament. The...

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... homosexuality with disdain or have completely forbidden it. As a Christian, I believe that homosexuality is morally and biblically wrong, no matter how you look at it. I not only believe that the Bible is the final authority on homosexuality, as it states gay marriage is wrong, but I also believe that this sin affects children in this type of home. It is not natural ... his laws. Life is premised on the doctrine of Imago Dei, as we are crafted from the divine image of God with infinite worth. How plain and evident does the Bible need to be on the subject? It is self-evident we are desig...

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... none? According to , an openly homosexual male, "If you look at the biggest disagreements about gay rights and marriage, where do the problems stem from? The answer is the Bible." ***** feels that the bible is a "history book" and that marriage should be a "unity between two people who love one another," without regards to sexual orientation. I myself was raised in a Christian home. My ... own church. One thing I can say about him was that he never preached about sexual orientation. My father was proud of his openly gay son. Regarding the verses in the bible that state homosexuality is ...

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... reasons for not allowing it in the United States. Many churches believe that homosexuals do not make good parents and that homosexuality is forbidden by the Bible. A Christian church in California believes that "same-sex couples aren't the optimum environment in which to raise children," (Waugh/Plake, 215). They ... and cause problems with being able to cope with everyday life," (Waugh/Plake, 216). The highly religious people from this church just go with the Bible in saying that homosexuality is forbidden. They consider homosexuality a sin and do not believe that they should be allowe...

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... "Homosexuality being an abomination against God" and "Homosexuality is a sin" are still believed by many "so called" devout Christians, but can not be effectively backed up with any proof. The Bible is used as the backbone of information for many religions, but according to many professors who teach religion classes all over the United States, all have the common belief that ... the "Bible has been translated numerous times over the years, the chosen books for the bible have always been one sided and certain books have been put in because of what the chosen scholars thought what would b...

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... Legalizing homosexual marriage will lead to criminalizing Judeo-Christian speech. If you say the homosexual behavior is immoral and sinful - even to quote the Holy Bible - it will be a criminal offense as it is in Canada today. The suppression of free speech is next on the homosexual agenda. By ... his rationalization, are people who speak out against the Bible or the Christian faith committing a crime because they are infringing on the right to practice any religion? I would hate to tell Bowden this, ... Judeo-Christian values. The sanctity of marriage was supported by laws - until now....

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... homosexual lifestyle is acceptable in today's society, and if gays should enjoy all the same rights as regular people do. For most Christians, in the Bible God demonstrates his dislike for the homosexuals, and we use that as our main reason for the argument for being gay. Homosexuals are also human ... the city surrounded the house to seek the angels in a sexual way, so God made the men blind and later destroyed the city. Although the bible it states how homosexuality will not be tolerated in Christian life. In the book of Leviticus it shows the no acceptance towards homosexuality. Chap...

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... sin that it will prevent gays and lesbians from attaining heaven after death, even id they have been previously saved. However, there are no passages in The Bible that mentions same-sex marriage. The Bible does contain three stories of loving, same-sex relationships involving David, Ruth, and Daniel, but there is no indication that any of the three involved sexual activity ... . On the subject of sexual activity with a loving committed, monogamous, homosexual relationship, many religious liberals, including the Unitarian Church, view The Bible as being completely silent. However, the sub...

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... their view, gay people SHOULD choose therapy, because they OUGHT to stop being gay. In their view, all therapy should reflect penal law, and all penal law should reflect the Bible." The fact is marriage has a spiritual significance, a familial significance, and it is a social statement describing and defining one's place and relationship in society. Marriage also has it's benefits by law ... are all different. I"ll end this essay on one last quote by Patricia Warren. "Authoritarians face some challenges in their aim to impose the Bible on the choices of all other Americans. Some of us r...

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... be so accepting. I would have to say that I am opposed same sex marriage. I believe that marriage should be between a man and a woman and that is what is stated in the Bible. I am comfortable with homosexuality and I believe that they should be able to have civil unions but coming from a strong Catholic family, marriage is something that I can just not agree with ... my opinion. Most religions consider homosexuality a sin. Virtually every religion in the world, including all the major ones in this country, considers homosexuality unacceptable. It is stated right in the Bible that the de...

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... be passed allowing gays" to marry. The theories and views on religion and its role in individuals" lives and relationships are strong and many religions go against gay marriage. One bible verse that is brought up to back the idea that same sex marriage is unholy is Leviticus 18:22 "Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that ... is detestable (Leviticus, 18:22. New International Edition)." With verses of the bible stating that this type of activity should be prohibited and is looked at like the people involved are less human, it just adds to the moral of the opposing side ... '...

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The English common law states that a marriage is a contract between a man and a woman to become husband and wife. Furthermore, the bible states that a marriage is between a man and a woman who love each other coming together to become one flesh. Marriage is a traditional institution that has existed in society for thousands of ... their classmates, depriving them of a traditional family unit and giving them more reason to question societies many traditions. Same sex marriage compromise the religious teachings of the Catholic Church. The bible states that marriage is meant for procreation. By...

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... ;Should Gay Marriage be Legal", one controversial issue has been that, marriage is defined us a union between a man and a woman. On the one hand, the church argues that the Bible even states marriage is a union between a man and woman. On the other hand, the Supreme Court contends in 'Loving V. Virginia' that marriage is "one of the basic civil ... because they want a union between same sexes that it is not allowed? We consider ourselves a progressive forward thinking society yet we attempt to use laws that are out dated and bible scripture that predates the modern world. How is thi...

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... and a female. Marriage is a sacred sacrament that needs to be respected. The church claims that homosexuality is immoral and against the will and words of God. As stated in the Bible, Leviticus 18:22, "Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable." This clearly states that homosexual acts are wrong and hateful ... , then people who lie, cheat, steal, etc. should not get married as well. God's love and forgiveness extends to everyone and that includes those part of the LGBT community. The bible has pointed out how forgiving, merciful and loving our ...

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... of same-sex marriages cause both political and social issues, it also causes a religious issue. Many church groups have protested homosexual activities due to extreme condemnation of it in the Bible. The Bible states, "do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable (Leviticus 20:13)." Politically, the responsibility of the Constitution is not necessarily to make everyone ... ...

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... is. Some people say that a historical traditional marriage is a union between a male and a female. But is that a true statement? The ancient Hebrews engaged in polygamy. King Solomon, according to the Bible, had 700 wives and 300 concubines (Editorial Staff). Men have had multiple wives in cultures all over the world, including Africa, China and America in the 19th century. The idea ... ...

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... of homes. The most common argument given in opposition to adoption equality is a mix of religion and biology. It is often stated that homosexuality is an abomination according to the Bible, therefore we must not allow children to be exposed to that lifestyle. While I respect the beliefs of others, I do not share in those beliefs. Since we live in a secular society ... ...

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... of marriage for same-sex couples is that of religion. Gerald Schlabach theological professor at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul Minnesota digs in depth into the Christian bible, which is the most common source for use of disagreement, that same-sex marriage was the compromise of Paul in 1 Corinthians 7 which states that it's better to marry than live ... ...

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... -sex parents are likely to face bullying which increases their chance of being emotionally damaged. Another argument is America is a Christian dominant country so gay adoption goes against what the bible says. If many people are religious they know anything related to gay is wrong. We are a Christian country even though few go to church; our values remain based on Christian ... ...

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... sex marriages defy the laws of Christianity, and it is immoral in the eyes of society. Homosexuality in all countries has been looked down upon and sometimes condemned. In the Bible days, Jesus Christ did a lot of teaching about marriages and the sacred bond involved between a man and a woman. The word marriage means a bond or a lifetime commitment between a man and a woman ... ...

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... only on behalf of my Christian faith, there is no reason why the Christian church should recognize gay marriages as a union before God. God makes it very clear in the Bible that the gay lifestyle is a sin. I realize that all people sin and are not perfect, but God loves all of us the same anyway. At the same time however, God ... ...

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... , communications director for the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, described the problem homosexuality presented for conservative Southern Baptists. "We want to be compassionate people. While the Bible speaks very strongly against homosexuality, we're not saying we don't like people. It's a hate the sin, love the sinner sort of thing. We don't want it to come out ... ...

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