Homosexuality is a very touchy subject in our society. Many people view homosexual acts to be morally wrong. Some feel that heterosexual acts are the most natural form, and it has been considered the norm by society. Does society have this wrong? Can homosexual acts be considered morally wrong?
Analysis:
In discussing whether homosexuality is morally wrong or not, one argument know as reduction ad absurdum, explains why it is. The reduction ad absurdum states that homosexual acts are immoral because homosexuals cannot generate children. According to Martin, this can be considered unnatural because it missuses the purpose of sex between two humans. Procreation is said to be the reason for sex, and because homosexuals cannot create offspring, …show more content…
If there is no harm being done to others, then it is not immoral in my opinion. I agree with Gray's opinion that if homosexuals are happy and if love is expressed, then it is not wrong. I found Gray's statement about procreation to be a good point. He believes that there are no specifics on evolution. He argues the case when a time ever comes to limited resources on earth that we should not increase the population and take are of what is here. This is not to say that the human population should stop altogether, but that there are plenty of children already here that need parents. I agree with his thoughts about this. Children are created by heterosexual couples and put up for adoption daily. Many struggle to find permanent homes and some will be placed in foster care. Since homosexual couples cannot produce their own offspring, they become perfect candidates for adoption. In my opinion, any type of adoption for a child is a good one. Homosexuals are human after all, they do have the capability to love a nurture a child. The argument that other sexual acts could be considered immoral does not hold true in my opinion. Many couples use contraceptives in their lives because it is there choosing to do so. In comparison with this to homosexual acts, I do not believe this to be immoral. There is no harm caused to others by what is done in privacy between couples. My belief is, that we should all be free to choose how we live our lives, whether we are heterosexual or
Analysis:
In discussing whether homosexuality is morally wrong or not, one argument know as reduction ad absurdum, explains why it is. The reduction ad absurdum states that homosexual acts are immoral because homosexuals cannot generate children. According to Martin, this can be considered unnatural because it missuses the purpose of sex between two humans. Procreation is said to be the reason for sex, and because homosexuals cannot create offspring, …show more content…
If there is no harm being done to others, then it is not immoral in my opinion. I agree with Gray's opinion that if homosexuals are happy and if love is expressed, then it is not wrong. I found Gray's statement about procreation to be a good point. He believes that there are no specifics on evolution. He argues the case when a time ever comes to limited resources on earth that we should not increase the population and take are of what is here. This is not to say that the human population should stop altogether, but that there are plenty of children already here that need parents. I agree with his thoughts about this. Children are created by heterosexual couples and put up for adoption daily. Many struggle to find permanent homes and some will be placed in foster care. Since homosexual couples cannot produce their own offspring, they become perfect candidates for adoption. In my opinion, any type of adoption for a child is a good one. Homosexuals are human after all, they do have the capability to love a nurture a child. The argument that other sexual acts could be considered immoral does not hold true in my opinion. Many couples use contraceptives in their lives because it is there choosing to do so. In comparison with this to homosexual acts, I do not believe this to be immoral. There is no harm caused to others by what is done in privacy between couples. My belief is, that we should all be free to choose how we live our lives, whether we are heterosexual or