Do gays and lesbians deserve the same rights as everyone else? The issue of same-sex marriage in the United States arose in the early 1970’s, and is still to this day an extremely controversial topic of debate. Individuals who support same-sex marriage fight not only for social acceptance, but to have the same benefits as every other person. On the contrary, individuals who are against same-sex marriage fight for their religious beliefs, personal beliefs on family values, and the meaning of marriage. However, per recent polls, more adults between the age 50 and 64 had changed their views. Furthermore, about 7 in 10 people between the ages of 18 and 34 favor same-sex marriage. (Swanson) The opposition to same-sex marriage brings up many concerns,
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(Chappell) This law allows every individual to make their own choice, it grants them the free will to do so. Apart from the law and the constitutional rights provided by our government, there are many benefits that same-sex marriage provides. Some of these benefits include; Increased number of adoptions, equal rights, and stress. The first benefit that same-sex marriage provides is the increase in children adoptions. Since they cannot produce biological offspring with each other, they adopt. This allows more children to grow up in a loving home, which creates an opportunity for them to have a better future. Furthermore, these children gain a sense of security, by moving out of a foster home and in with a real family. The biggest benefit that same-sex marriage provides is equality. Same-sex marriage is like racism. There was a time in America where we did not give blacks the same rights as whites, which goes against the constitution, and that “all men are created equal.” Same-sex marriage allows us to move forward as a country, to move closer together as a community, to have closer families, and to grow as individuals. Change and adaption allows us to grow stronger as a society. Lastly, banning same-sex marriage puts stress on gays and lesbians, which is harmful for their …show more content…
The U.S Constitution has granted such freedom, which gives gays and lesbians liberty and equality. Even though some disagree with our government’s decision, we need to respect it as American citizens. Furthermore, when it comes to religious beliefs the bible says, “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven” (Luke 6:37). God has taught us to love, accept and to tolerate everyone. So even though the bible is against same-sex marriage, it is not our place to judge others. However, it is your right to oppose same-sex marriage just as it is others rights to fight for it. Additionally, many countries have accepted same-sex marriage into their culture, allowing them to open new doors. (Masci) It is hard to meet in the middle when it comes to same-sex marriage, the opposition so strongly believes in their beliefs, where individuals who are for same-sex marriage cannot meet in the middle when there is know where to meet. That being said, marriage is a bond between two individuals who love each other, what does gender have to do with
(Chappell) This law allows every individual to make their own choice, it grants them the free will to do so. Apart from the law and the constitutional rights provided by our government, there are many benefits that same-sex marriage provides. Some of these benefits include; Increased number of adoptions, equal rights, and stress. The first benefit that same-sex marriage provides is the increase in children adoptions. Since they cannot produce biological offspring with each other, they adopt. This allows more children to grow up in a loving home, which creates an opportunity for them to have a better future. Furthermore, these children gain a sense of security, by moving out of a foster home and in with a real family. The biggest benefit that same-sex marriage provides is equality. Same-sex marriage is like racism. There was a time in America where we did not give blacks the same rights as whites, which goes against the constitution, and that “all men are created equal.” Same-sex marriage allows us to move forward as a country, to move closer together as a community, to have closer families, and to grow as individuals. Change and adaption allows us to grow stronger as a society. Lastly, banning same-sex marriage puts stress on gays and lesbians, which is harmful for their …show more content…
The U.S Constitution has granted such freedom, which gives gays and lesbians liberty and equality. Even though some disagree with our government’s decision, we need to respect it as American citizens. Furthermore, when it comes to religious beliefs the bible says, “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven” (Luke 6:37). God has taught us to love, accept and to tolerate everyone. So even though the bible is against same-sex marriage, it is not our place to judge others. However, it is your right to oppose same-sex marriage just as it is others rights to fight for it. Additionally, many countries have accepted same-sex marriage into their culture, allowing them to open new doors. (Masci) It is hard to meet in the middle when it comes to same-sex marriage, the opposition so strongly believes in their beliefs, where individuals who are for same-sex marriage cannot meet in the middle when there is know where to meet. That being said, marriage is a bond between two individuals who love each other, what does gender have to do with