Arguments for and against gay marriage

Naturally if such a mafia existed I would be bound by a code of honour to deny its existence. The final article tomorrow will discuss the options the Court has in considering the cases. I support a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. I would ask them to stop focusing on my genitals, and start paying attention to my humanity.

In rallying against the introduction of equal marriage, religious campaigners have frequently stressed that their objections are not driven by homophobia, and have deployed numerous arguments to demonstrate this. Same-sex marriage undermines the meaning of the traditional family.

Another form of the previous argument. This hinges on the idea that gender roles are or should be fixed, as dictated by scripture, most often cited for the sake of healthy child development. But take a closer look and you'll spot the homophobia, says Jason Wakefield.

The love and care homosexual couples routinely provide children are, it would seem, irrelevant. I have been told my natural urges are a choice. To the untrained ear these arguments sound like they may have grounding in reason, but on closer inspection reveal themselves as homophobic.

It is the purpose of this Article to examine the lesser-described viewpoint in legal literature: the case against same-sex marriage. This article explores definitions of marriage, the controversy surrounding gay marriage, and various arguments from both sides of the debate.

In addition to placing the psychological reasons for visceral controversy beyond the reach of its subject, this Article will avoid some other related issues. Same-sex couples should have the same legal rights to get married as heterosexual couples. I oppose the legalization of same-sex marriage.

The debate of whether or not to legally recognize same-sex marriages is ongoing. It is the churches who are deeply confused about gender and sexuality. I do not believe all opponents of gay marriage are hateful. Over the next year, the ensuing battle over gay marriage could be heard in the halls of the U.S.

Congress, in dozens of state legislatures and in the rhetoric of election campaigns at the. It also omits from history the married gay couples of ancient China and Rome, Mormon polygamy, and the ancient Egyptians who could marry their sisters. If marriage was truly traditional, interracial couples would not be allowed to wed, one could marry a child, ceremonies would be arranged by parents to share familial wealth and the Church of England would still be under the authority of the Pope.

To imply that including same-sex couples within the definition of marriage will somehow be detrimental or even destructive for the institution is to suggest gay people must be inherently poisonous. On Aug. 11, , CNN released the results of the first national poll to show a majority support for gay marriage, with 52% agreeing that “gays and lesbians should have a constitutional right to get married and have their marriage recognized by law as valid.”.

We are lean, independent and non-profit. I have been told I do not deserve equal rights. Marriage is between a man and a woman. The Office for National Statistics shows how civil, non-religious marriage made up 68 per cent of all marriages in the UK during It conveniently forgets the 48 countries where polygamy is still practised.

Support us by joining Humanists UK. In rallying in opposition to marriage reform, religious campaigners claim that their arguments are grounded in reason and common sense. The assertion is obviously false. This essay aims to delve into the arguments for and against gay marriage, exploring how they are wielded in the pursuit of equality and human rights, as well as in the promotion of traditional values and beliefs.

Perhaps it would help to reiterate that gay people are not confused about gender, they are just gay. Some have just not been exposed to the right arguments, and so I will demonstrate here that each anti-gay marriage argument ultimately serves to oppress or imply the lesser status of the minority of which I am a part.

Almost overnight, same-sex marriage became a major national issue, pitting religious and social conservatives against gay-rights advocates and their allies. I have even been told I am going to hell. It also implies a nefarious gay mafia that is out to wreck marriage for straight people.

This article discusses the legal arguments against same-sex marriage.