... discuss the pros and cons of legalizing homosexual marriages as well as our personal opinion about this important issue. In today's world, the majority of society opposes the legalization of gay marriage because of their religious beliefs (i.e. entering into the sacred bond of marriage with someone of the same sex). The Christian Bible greatly influenced our growing nation's proposed government. ... Although there have been many amendments and alterations done to our present government, our current laws reflect that influence and thus explain why gay marriage is illegal and widely unacc...

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... their lives together, and live their lives quietly. Should gender really be an issue? There is now controversy surrounding the issue of legally recognizing gay marriages and giving the benefits of marriage such as joint tax returns, and benefits for spouses. Canada has just made it legal for gays to ... wife." There is no same sex orientation in that definition. As a Christian, you are taught to believe homosexuality is a sin. The church states that gay people choose their lifestyle, and are going to rot in hell for their immoral actions. The Bible teaches that it is wrong, and it is a ...

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... . Others are finding adoption to be their preferred method of bringing a child into their family. Since state laws vary on adoption rights, not every gay and lesbian person has the same ability to adopt. Only four states, Vermont, New Jersey, Massachusetts and California permit same sex couple adoption. Some ... states permit single people to adopt, others discourage it. Because gays are not allowed to marry, it can be hard for gay people to adopt a child in those states. Because Vermont has Civil Unions , both parents have equal rights in adoption cases. Currently Florida specifically b...

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... heterosexual adolescent? Many views held by some members of society in America today reflect negatively on homosexuality, and have a very real affect upon the self-esteem and self-image of Gay teenagers. Until December 10th, 1977 homosexuality was considered a psychological disorder in the United States. On that day, the American Psychiatric Association dropped homosexuality as a disorder, because it was ... those of their peers succeeds, and develops genuine interests and enjoyment out of that social interaction. However, their sexual preference is rarely, if ever, changed very greatly...

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... 's village? Lot's village forgot about God because of the extreme freedom that they had at that time; I hope we are not next. Gay marriage or homosexuality has developed deadly diseases throughout the years. Those diseases, such as HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome ... Tom's mother is okay. Since then I haven't seen him. Now he is between the hands of God. That should be a red signal to gay people; saying that there is something wrong in their beliefs. A belief of homosexuality is not a belief; it's a sin. For instance, killing is ... be cons...

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... citizens of the United States" Marriage being a privilege in itself applies to this. Marriage being a privilege in itself would mean that banning gay marriage would violate the 14th amendment. Following the first line, of the first section of the 14th amendment, it states, "; nor ... quot; Liberty meaning freedom from society's oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views. Banning gay marriage would mean stripping gay couples of their liberty, which is something the United States stands upon and feels strongly about. Lastly, in the first...

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... government legalize homosexual marriage in all fifty states?   Americans shouldn't be discriminated against because of a unique approach to relationship values and views, yet they still are. Only nineteen states allow Gay marriage and just a few allow a civil union, or a marriage without the word marriage. Why is this though? The number one reason most people oppose homosexuality is religion. The Bible ... amount of time they typically fall in love and get married. This is also the majority of the reason for marriage within both heterosexual and homosexual relationships (Messerli, J. (...

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... - to men, women and teenagers who are homosexuals. Despite the fact that our citizens are beginning to acknowledge the importance of equal rights for gay and lesbian individuals, the pace in which this is happening is comparative to crawling; a slow, trudging, unfair and unkind process. In the ... the lack of knowledge about homosexuality. Education is key to the acceptance of homosexuality. As a teenager, in a public school, with many gay friends and family members I am bewildered by the fact that there is no education in our curriculum on homosexuality. I have personally witnessed fel...

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... supporting group such as, Parents Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays, also known as the PFLAG group, promoting education and aiding organizations for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals, their families, friends and allies. Their agenda starts off with reaching the organization's full potential, making it possible ... participate fully in all the rights, privileges and obligations of full citizenship in this country" (PFLAG). IV. In a biblical case against gay marriage, Allan Dobras argues that same sex marriage is blasphemy towards the eyes of god and it is fo...

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... of very strict Catholics. These people belive that the bible tells them that homosexuality is not what God intended and thus is not acceptable. The leading protest for gay rights and gay marriages is by gay advocacy groups, and other people who just believe that ones sexual orientations their own business. My personal opinion on the situation may be a prejudice one, but it ... take place, but these people should not be allowed to adopt children. In ""Nebraskans to vote on Most Sweeping Ban on Gay Union" (Belluck 2000), a very conservative state is proposing to pass an amendment to their...

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... brought the topic to kitchen tables and living rooms across the country. Researchers estimate that the total number of children nationwide living with at least one gay parent ranges from six to 14 million. The vast majority of states no longer deny custody or visitation to a person based on sexual orientation. ... up as successfully as children being raised in a heterosexual household. In fact, not a single study has shown that a child has of lesbian or gay parents have been disadvantaged because of their parent's sexual orientation. Good parenting is not influenced by sexual orientatio...

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... Barack Obama's second election, he received a huge wave of support for his promise to help same-sex marriage gain legality. Ten years ago, gay marriage was really unacceptable to Americans, but people fought and still continue to fight to make it so that same-sex marriage could become normal. The ... However, people always use God to defend their every crime against the humans – this time by their slogan "God hate gays." Secondly, gay marriage will help solve the problem of orphan children. Every year, millions of children are born and abandoned. Some lucky children can manage to be ad...

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... parents and know that marriage offers children a vital safety net, guaranteeing them protections that unmarried parents never could. Still, other people - both gay and straight - are fighting for the right of same-sex couples to marry because they recognize that it is simply not fair to deny ... loved one in the hospital. Social Security benefits. Married people receive Social Security payments upon the death of a spouse. Despite paying payroll taxes, gay and lesbian workers receive no Social Security survivor benefits - resulting in an average annual income loss of $5,528 upon the death...

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... States. This issue is put into many different aspects including morals, family values and religion; and those of equality, constitutionality, and right to privacy. The controversy is that homosexuals are 'gay' due to a combination of factors. These factors are environment, and society, the outside influences, and genetics. Hence, homosexuals do not decide their own sexuality, nor do heterosexuals. Therefore, homosexuals ... been a numerous increase in the marriages of homosexuals. Same sex marriages defy the laws of Christianity, and it is immoral in the eyes of society. In 1970 so man...

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... looked fifty years or so ago looked very different to what marriage in America is shaping up to be now. If America says "no" to gay marriage, then the "land of the free" that supposedly upholds the right of its citizens to follow the pursuit of happiness, in actuality, discriminates ... Does the Unites states really want to discrimintae againt a group of its people? We need to be fair, and being fair means allowing gay marriage to be allowed in all 50 states with legal marriage rights just like any heterosexual couple would have. There are religious groups that of ... should be learned ...

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... has always been a controversial matter since most churches refuse to wed two people of the same-sex considering that it "violates" their religious rights. On a second matter, Gay marriage (Civil) and Marriage between a man and a woman (Religious) are both different institutions and therefore should not be against any religious rights. Americans of the United States of America should ... come to realize that as a nation of immense diversity and religion we as a nation should open our minds to gay marriage and accept it with open hearts, just like how our nation openly accepts (with limit...

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... of Marriage Act, which was passed in 1996 and states that marriage should be between a man and a woman and has since been the bill that prohibits gay and lesbian couples from marrying. However, despite his strong opinions in these areas, Obama again failed to take a personal stance on same-sex marriages (MSNBC). ... of the law that banned open gays from serving in the military (MSNBC). "Do you intend to circumvent the progress that has been made for gay and lesbian soldiers in the military?" Hill questioned, after explaining that he was forced to hide who he really was when signing up ...

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... Divided A broad array of religious groups and conservative political activists has united behind the idea of a constitutional amendment against gay marriage. But the fledgling coalition is deeply divided about what, exactly, the amendment should say. At issue are not ... conservatives. "It's purity versus pragmatism," said Glenn T. Stanton, a senior analyst at Focus on the Family, one of the groups leading the charge against gay marriage. "Do we go for everything that we want, or take the best we think we can get?" Although they are early in the process of ... court in Massachusetts de...

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... nation was founded upon. Every American possesses the natural rights of freedom and equality given to them at birth, that is, however, unless you are gay and in the military. On July 4, 1776 the "founding fathers" of the United States created the Declaration of Independence and began making a nation ... years later in January of 1999 the Pentagon released figures for the year 1998. The figures showed a 92% increase in the number of gay soldiers discharged since the new policy went into effect. Some people believe that homosexuality is incompatible with the military. Some may also think t...

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Legalizing Gay Marriages Some will say that not legalizing same-sex marriages is against a person's constitutional right of freedom, others say that it goes against the laws ... in America. If same-sex marriages are legalized it could be a major political reform, not only for America, but for several other countries as well. Thomas B. Stoddard's "Gay Marriages: Make Them Legal," has some good arguments against people's and the government's rulings and outlooks on same-sex marriages. One of Stoddard's main arguments is the Supreme ... of woman as well). The freedom to marry, said the court, i...

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... "marry" in a sentence together were practically an oxymoron. Not only was it still widely unacceptable to be openly gay, but one never would have even thought about whether or not homosexuals should be able to marry. However, the past decade has been filled with court cases, social movements, and ... compelling within themselves. Many same-sex couples have gone to court to fight for their right to legally marry, leaving many Americans wondering just how long it will take for gay couples to be legally accepted. One main advantage of legalizing same-sex marriage is that it would uphold t...

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Gay and Straight People Many experts agree that homosexuality has existed as long as human beings themselves, although the attitude towards them has undergone dramatic changes in some countries. Accepted by ... to evaluate our attitude towards people of different sexual orientation we will be able to understand them better. These findings in the test will help determine how strongly people preference gay, lesbians, and straight people. It should help people discuss the implications for their feelings. What is more important, we may overcome our prejudice, which often results in discriminatio...

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... this notion is Pope John Paul II. In the past year, the Pope and the Vatican have released a set of guidelines to stop supporting gay marriage. ``This is a time in which there is no lack of attempts to reduce marriage to a mere individual contract, with characteristics very different ... "I believe marriage is between a man and a woman, and I think we ought to codify that one way or another," President Bush has stated ("Vatican Fights Gay Marriages" 1). Recently President Bush has been trying to assemble a way to form a constitutional amendment define marriage as a union between only a ...

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... Kelli Carpenter. They had kept their secret relationship within their families for about four years and also adopted three children. After the president announced the issue with gay marriages, and how Florida law prevented gay couples from adopting children, Rosie decided to become public with her lifestyle. "I wanted there to be a reason" to talk about her sexuality, she says. When she learned ... like there parents. Their parents are seen as being normal and looked up to as role models, assurance their lifestyle being accepted by their children. Statistics show that 45% of gay males, ...

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... (​Americans Move Dramatically Toward Acceptance of Homosexuality). Homosexuality has been documented throughout history, but recently the issue has had much attention in the spotlight with the legalization of "gay' marriage and the announcement from the Boy Scouts of America about the acceptance of homosexuals in their association. In a modern survey, sixty percent of Americans said that Homosexuality should ... his partner. It gives a perspective homosexual couples also have the same struggles and joys as does a heterosexual couple. The second one, "Modern Family" positively views a ...

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