... commonly used by majority as their arguments to oppose the issue "a maneuver which I consider reprehensible. Extremists would start to argue that "same-sex marriage is a violation of basic biblical tenets,"" and then would start citing passages, without regard for the cultural context or literary genre of the ... faith which is the bible. Doing this might cost them to lose the credibility of the claim, for like the ones in the bible, stories that are so old, so very ancient are always true, but they aren't always correctly noted down and explained. In short, religious values, ... belief...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... it that the members of society have become so consumed with trivialities that they fail to notice real issues? The stigma associated with same-sex relationships has reached epidemic proportion. Between 1992 and 1994 a total of 26 homosexuals were victims of hate crimes and another 165 were murdered ... figure climbs to over 10%. Because of the historical taboos placed on homosexual relationships, most people automatically focus on the physical aspect of a same-sex relationship. Thus ignoring the more important similarities to a heterosexual relationship, which are love, family and commit...

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... come across everyday, whether or not to allow young minds to read books of certain nature. Years ago it was the opposite, trying to get young minds to explore the stories and events of the reading world. The most important problem at hand is the messages that these books are sending to our young people, giving different opinions on subjects, whereas ... going to be here no matter what one says. Though majority of people disagree with these actions, they can not disappear. Our country has broken down enough to allow same sex marriages and adoptions, and some how America is going to have ...

• Word Count: 1026
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• Grade Level: High School

... teaching evolution as a scientific principle in schools, the director feels that there are facts that support the theories and should be explored but, must acknowledge "biblical limitations." The teaching of sex education is important, but most of all the content should be age appropriate and "encourage abstinence." Non- mainstream adult magazines to study literary style according to the director is "unnecessary ... ," and instead use of non- controversial articles would be more appropriate. Short stories or novels that focus on diverse lifestyles do have "literary merit" and should be a...

• Word Count: 508
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... . In a study by Dr. Paul Cameron, founder of the Family Research Institute (1982), he proved that out of 57- life stories of adopted children, more than half of the children in the 57 families expressed problems (Dr. Paul Cameron). In various stories of these children, most were not very confident of their lives. Most lived unstable, confusing, and mysterious lives. After their ... use the 2001 case of Loften v. Kearney to aid on her defense on homosexual adoption (Staver). Other states along with Florida such as Arizona, Utah, and Nebraska also ban same-sex adoptions. In an interview on...

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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... able to carry the 10 ounce love letters from his "friend" Martha. Could the gay soldier carry the weight of such precious cargo? No, the military may be screening for sex perverts, gay letters written in code, or fearing homosexual witch hunts conducted by superiors. "Humping" day in and day out through land mines just like every other "grunt or leg ... . Gay men and lesbians have become a special silenced underclass, nominally accepted but constantly on guard. But that's not the real story of gays in the American military. They are sad stories, often, of good soldiers who served their c...

• Word Count: 919
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... . 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 ... decision to have and raise families together. "Loves Makes a Family: Portraits of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Parents and Their Families by Minnie Pratt, Kathy Weston and April Martin contains stories of different g...

• Word Count: 767
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School