The encyclopedia defines homosexuality as a sexual interest in, and an attraction to individuals of one’s own sex. “The conflicting views of homosexuality—as a variant, but normal human sexual behaviour on one hand, and as psychologically deviant behaviour on the other”(Encyclopedia) remains a controversial topic that has plagued humanities for decades. There has been great controversy on the topic homosexuality over the years and though homosexuality poses many threats to society, and the morals and values highly held for decades, after the legalization of gay marriage, many societies rapidly accepted it while many still hold strong their morals and values as homosexuality becomes increasingly popular.
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One of the soul purpose of marriage is to reproduce, with this right given to homosexuals there will be many more gay unions as the gay population grows rapidly and as the guy population increases, the decrease of the heterosexual population is expected. Justin Healy (2013) stated that if gay marriage becomes legal then marriage will no longer be linked at its core to bringing new life into the world and the sacred union between a man and a woman will lose its value, with the concept of bringing new life into the world broken, marriage is broken and society therefore have no further reason or need to protect the institution of marriage. He further stated that children have a right to be conceived and brought into the world naturally and nurtured and cared for by a mother and father. This also raises many questions, such has: Where does this leave children? Where else will this lead? Will the law force ministers of religion to perform gay marriages, even though it clearly goes against their beliefs and morals? And since this is a battle of freedom and rights, does that mean that a person who feel it is their body and feel they should be free to walk around naked, will be allowed this privilege? Or will one be free to engage in prostitution? On a matter of freedom and rights many arguments can be made …show more content…
The topic of same sex relations will however be a controversial topic for decades to come as there are still many people that resent the idea of homosexuality for many reasons such as: It goes against beliefs, morals and religion, the fact that the homosexual population is the leading population known for STDs, resentment for breaking up traditional family homes and the fact that it demeans marriage and everything it stands
Religious practices and beliefs has …show more content…
One of the soul purpose of marriage is to reproduce, with this right given to homosexuals there will be many more gay unions as the gay population grows rapidly and as the guy population increases, the decrease of the heterosexual population is expected. Justin Healy (2013) stated that if gay marriage becomes legal then marriage will no longer be linked at its core to bringing new life into the world and the sacred union between a man and a woman will lose its value, with the concept of bringing new life into the world broken, marriage is broken and society therefore have no further reason or need to protect the institution of marriage. He further stated that children have a right to be conceived and brought into the world naturally and nurtured and cared for by a mother and father. This also raises many questions, such has: Where does this leave children? Where else will this lead? Will the law force ministers of religion to perform gay marriages, even though it clearly goes against their beliefs and morals? And since this is a battle of freedom and rights, does that mean that a person who feel it is their body and feel they should be free to walk around naked, will be allowed this privilege? Or will one be free to engage in prostitution? On a matter of freedom and rights many arguments can be made …show more content…
The topic of same sex relations will however be a controversial topic for decades to come as there are still many people that resent the idea of homosexuality for many reasons such as: It goes against beliefs, morals and religion, the fact that the homosexual population is the leading population known for STDs, resentment for breaking up traditional family homes and the fact that it demeans marriage and everything it stands