The Controversy Of Same Sex Marriage

Same-Sex Marriage Controversy

In the article about same-sex marriage there are three separate points that are brought up. The first one is that the states that have legalized gay marriage, have pretty much redefined marriage for everyone. The second is stating that children are learning in school that it does not matter whether you marry a boy or a girl when you grow up. The third point made in this article is acknowledging the religious groups that believe that marriage is for a man and woman, are now not allowed to adopt children out because it is discriminating to only allow a man and woman who are married to adopt. The author declares that he does not see an issue with marriage including same-sex couples. It does not mean that his marriage with his wife is any different than what it was before gay marriage was legalized. I agree with the author of the article. I believe that just because two people of the same sex can now get married if they desire has nothing to do with whomever I decide to marry and myself. Everything would be the …show more content…
First, I do agree with the author that it does not define marriage because two people of the same sex can now get married. Second, children are learning in school that it does not matter who they marry, which I disagree with because that should be a topic discussed between the child and parent, and children should be learning more important things in school than who it is acceptable to marry when they are older. Finally, the author says that the government is the reason organizations and religious organizations now have to conform their beliefs to satisfy the government. Again I feel that the government should not have to force someone into doing something that is against what an organization believes, but the organization should not judge people base on who they are married