Same-sex marriage in the United States

years, gay marriage has been seen as something that is taboo or immoral, but as United States society has come to be more accepting, gay marriage has become a regular occurrence. On June 26, 2015, American society changed forever when the ruling in favor of the plaintiff in the Obergefell v. Hodges case legalized homosexual marriage in the United States. Many people have opposed the marriage of two men or two women for religious purposes. However, many people also support said marriage,…

Same-Sex Marriage On 26 June 2015 the United States Supreme Court voted 5-4 to strike down statewide bans on homosexual marriage that existed in 14 of the 50 states. This was the culmination of a decades long controversy for the American public. With gay marriage supporters hailing the decision, and many gay couples promptly flocking to obtain marriage licenses, the reaction was swift. No less on the other end of the political spectrum; the backlash from Christian conservatives was immediate…

“[Same-sex couples’] hope is not to be condemned to live in loneliness, excluded from one of civilization’s oldest institutions. They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law. The Constitution grants them that right." These empowering words were stated by Associate Justice Anthony M. Kennedy on June 26, 2015, a day in which the verdict of the Obergefell v Hodges United States Supreme Court case came to a close. In a 5-4 majority opinion, Obergefell ruled absolute authorization for all fifty…

Gay marriage or same sex marriage is considered the union of two people of the same gender. It is one of the most popular, political and social issues of our time. Typically, those who support gay marriages argue that two people of the same sex have the right to be married and those who oppose argue that gay marriage is immoral and unconstitutional. It has been argued repeatedly about whether or not gay marriage should be legalized and accepted amongst society. This topic is so controversial it…

Same sex marriage is one of the most controversial topics in the modern world. In the United States same-sex marriage is still a big topic to debate because many citizens argue that it destroys traditional marriage. According to the Huffington post, “Last February, a federal judge ruled that the Texas ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional, but imposed a stay on the ruling, predicting that it would be appealed”(Levine, par. 4). Some people would argue that the purpose of marriage is to…

would be same sex marriage, which lately has been drawing more attention then usual due to the fact that soon there is to be a Supreme Court decision on it. All together, I am for same sex marriage and although some people believe that the Supreme Court will either make or break same sex marriage I do not believe that. In he following paragraphs, it will illustrate the views of both those who are for and against same sex marriage, discredit some arguments that are against same sex marriage, and…

reality of gay marriage. “The history of marriage has changed over time, but generally involved the establishment of family units to produce children. Kingdoms used marriage to forge alliances, acquire land, and produce legitimate heirs. By the 16th century, the church decreed that weddings were performed in public, by a priest, and before witnesses.‘Traditional Marriage’ has evolved since then and the church is currently viewing marriage as between a man and a woman.” Legalizing gay marriage…

yours can finally marry their same- sex partner. Eager to wed, the couple organizes a small ceremony at the local court house. They plan a reception afterwards and their families fly into town to celebrate with them. However, once they get to the courthouse, all of the officials refuse to marry the couple based on their religious views. This scenario is currently taking place in the McCrory County of North Carolina, where every official refuses to perform a same-sex wedding, despite its…

Say no to Same Sex-Marriage Keith O 'Brien once said, “Same-sex marriage would eliminate entirely in law the basic idea of a mother and a father for every child. It would create a society which deliberately chooses to deprive a child of either a mother or a father.” O’Brien means that if there’s same-sex marriage it would eliminate a mother and father for every child. Every child should have a mother and father that way they do not get bullied or teased. Most cultures, families and religions…

Same-sex marriage is a topic that has been debated for many years. Gay marriage should be allowed in the United States. Everyone has the right as an American citizen to marry whomever they wish to marry, same-sex or not. People who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender, are known as the LGBT Community. People who are a part of the LGBT Community will have more equality if same-sex marriage was allowed. Many people and cultures have a different meaning of marriage. However, marriage is an…