Same-sex marriage in the United States

Although the marriage lacks a universal definition but marriage has always been defined traditionally and historically as a union of a ‘man’ and ‘woman’ to fulfill the purpose of procreation. Almost all definitions of marriage have one common thing that is the union between ‘a man and woman’. This is the reason that the unions between two men or two women have not been considered marriage in history. The same sex marriages involve a committed relationship and sharing of responsibilities and…

Same-Sex marriage, this controversy has been going on for years, with a complex history. The problem with this falls within what people believe in. Those for same sex marriages usually are fighting for civil rights, while those against it are arguing for moral ethics. Congress should pass a law that would overturn the US Supreme Court same sex marriage decision, is the new debate regarding gay marriages. To understand all sides of the argument it’s essential to be aware of others beliefs. Those…

Same Sex Marriage “If anybody can find someone to love them and to help them through this difficult thing that we call life, I support that in any shape or form” (Will Smith). Same sex marriage has been an epidemic for centuries now, making it a controversial and sensitive topic. Same sex marriage is when two individuals of the same sex marry one another. Marriage has always been between a man and woman, but as the years go on and generations grow, same sex marriage has become well…

(Brainy Quote 1). Same sex marriage is now recognized in all 50 states of the U.S. as well as numerous other countries in our world today. This is between a woman and a woman or a man and a man. Even though it is now recognized, does not mean everyone approves this or feels the need to further allow this act. What is marriage? Marriage is defined as “the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a relationship” (Definition of Marriage). Therefore, same sex marriage fits…

The gay marriage debate is very controversial. Those against same-sex marriage often cite religious viewpoints and concerns about pro-creation. They argue that same-sex relationships are immoral and against God’s will. Those in favor of same-sex marriage often argue that mutual love is enough for people to get married, regardless of their sexual orientation. Christian groups who argue for same-sex marriage tend to believe that lesbian and gay people were created as such by God and should have…

of the most powerful global powers shift its attitudes towards same-sex marriage. The United States of America’s Supreme Court ruled, in the now infamous court case Obergefell v. Hodges, that the ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. The significance of this event is paramount; the United States is often deemed to be one of the most powerful and influential countries in the world. While the implications of same-sex marriages for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community…

meet gay and lesbian couples, when I meet same-sex couples, and I see how caring they are, how much love they have in their hearts, how they 're taking care of their kids. When I hear from them the pain they feel that somehow they are still considered less than full citizens when it comes to their legal rights, then, for me, I think it just has tipped the scales in that direction." - Barack Obama Homosexual marriage has been legalized in all fifty states as of recently. With this, any couple…

exactly is gay marriage? Some believe it is wrong or sinful while others believe it is a civil right. If you break down the two terms, you will see that the issue is not just black or white. The term homosexual, according to You May Ask Yourself (Conley, 2013, p. 302), means “the social identity of a person who has sexual attraction to and/ or relations with other persons of the same sex". Marriage, however, does not have a solid definition. No one can seem to agree on what marriage really…

homosexual couples be given the right of marriage has been an extremely controversial topic for a plethora of years in America and around the world. There are many reasons why same-sex marriage is considered unnatural by many , mostly conservatives, this is because many devote their faith to “traditional” ways. Homosexuality is considered as a “non traditional” lifestyle and therefore incorrect and unnatural. In return if homosexuality is “unnatural” then same-sex marriages would therefore be…

Gender should not be covered by marriage law, as the constitution protects US citizens from gender discrimination. While love is blind, justice should be blindfolded to gender. Since legal marriage is a creation of the state, same-sex marriage should fall under the same guidelines of non-discrimination that the state holds for all other circumstances (Baird…