The wedding announcement arrives in typically elegant fashion: decorative envelope wrapped around scalloped parchment paper artistically beckoning the presence of close friends and family to share in a most special day. As the invitation is removed from the envelope, the names of the to-be-wedded pair take the startled recipient by surprise: David Smith and James Walker, a homosexual couple, exchanging their vows of holy matrimony.
Gone are the days of traditional values, of moral standards a person can be proud to call his own. In today's ever liberal society, homosexual relationships have been more and more a part of the comfortable about their sexual orientation. Yet the concept of two people of the same sex maintaining an intimate relationship is not the way coupling was intended, men and women create a pair, not men with men or women with women. It is simply an inappropriate arrangement, teetering heavily on the immoral side, as well as to indulge in a same sex marriage.
While some religions may be more tolerant with regard to same sex marriages, the Catholic Church is not ashamed to state its opposing position on the subject. Perhaps no other entity is so damning when it comes to the treatment of homosexuals. "It is deplorable that homosexual persons have been and are the object of violent malice in speech or in action. Such treatment deserves condemnation from the Church's pastors wherever it occurs. It reveals a kind of disregard for others, which endangers the most fundament al principles of a healthy society. The intrinsic dignity of each person must always be respected in word, in action, and in law" (Sullivan, 1994; 47).
Yet the Church's attitude is well founded. Sex between two people is meant for procreation, it is no secret that homosexuals cannot conceive children. Therefore, it is merely physical gratification that dictates a same sex marriage. Those who have any understanding at all of the Catholic Church realize that their position is one built on the sanctity of traditional matrimony and traditional values, where a man and a woman join lives to create a family.
They stand together to be heard; same-sex marriage should be legal! ... But same-sex marriages do not impact religious freedom. ... Some churches support same-sex marriages. ... The debate over same-sex marriage will forever rage on. ... Accepting same-sex marriage would create equality for all people in a relationship and defeat the injustice among same-sex couples....
That is double the amount of people who supported same-sex marriage 17 years ago. ... Same-sex marriages will not hurt anyone. ... That's exactly what our American Laws do by denying same-sex marriage. ... With that being said, same-sex marriage should receive the same protection and benefits possessed by a heterosexual married couple. ... Finally, let's take a look at the financial side of the same-sex marriage. ...
Legalizing same-sex marriages will change completely the whole society. ... If same-sex marriages is right, children from school will learn that is equally acceptable to marry a person with the same or different sex. ... Nowadays, in Hawaii is legalized same-sex marriages but children adoption by same-sex couple is still banned. ... Another point is that the Catholic Church is against the same-sex marriages. ... The other point about legalizing same-sex marriages is that the essence of marriage will change. ...
The Fight for Same-Sex Marriages What is marriage? ... Arguments against: ▸ A healthy society requires a strong preference for marriage. ▸ Same-sex marriage is "anti-family". ▸ Marriage is fundamentally a procreative unit. ▸ Same-sex unions are tolerable but same-sex marriages are not. ... Why should same-sex marriages be any different. ▸ Marriage is fundamentally a procreative unit. ... Why should YOU be for same-sex marriage? ... The same arguments are used against same-sex marriages today. ...
Legality of Same Sex Marriages Marriage is much more than a commitment to love one another. ... Same sex marriage is only about legal marriage. ... Let's legalized same-sex marriages. ... Same sex marriage is only about legal marriage. ... Let's legalized same-sex marriages. ...
"[2] Same sex marriage back then, was equal right and was not gay privilege. ... Same sex marriage is not only a religious matter, but also a legal matter, too. Refusal of same sex marriage of homosexuals denies homosexual couples deny inalienable rights. Another legal issue for same sex marriage is children raising. ... Same-sex marr...
Same sex marriages are now theoretically legal in Hawaii. ... The prohibition of same-sex marriage is not comparable to racial discrimination. ... Same-sex marriage is not a constitutional civil rights issue. ... The prohibition of same-sex marriage does not constitute gender discrimination. ... The debate over same-sex marriage is not about "tolerance" but "preference." ...
Same-Sex marriages should be legalized in the United States. ... ii) In Canada, British Columbia, and many other foreign countries, same-sex marriages are legal. [Transition: One reason same-sex marriages have not been legalized is because of the legal definition of marriage. ... Legislation regarding Same-Sex Marriages i) Lawrence v. ... Main Points: To summarize, recent legislation regarding same-sex marriages, the history of marriage laws, and the non-Constitutional arguments against same-sex marriages are all reasons why homosexual marriages should be legalized. ...
Arguments both for and against same-sex marriage vary widely from person to person, but I believe same-sex marriage potentially benefits the American population in a multitude of ways. ... Along with giving needy children homes, same-sex marriages also increase revenue for state governments. ... Often the government is looking for new ways to make as much money as possible and same-sex marriage is the perfect opportunity to do that. ... In conclusion, same-sex marriage is a heavily debated topic with many views both positive and negative but I believe it has many benefits to offer the country ...
There should be no reason that same-sex marriages should be illegal in any state. ... They have passed laws to restrict same-sex marriage. ... There are many reasons that same-sex marriages should not be illegal. ... People think that these same sex marriages are immoral. ... In conclusion same-sex marriages should be treated just the same as different-sex marriages. ...
