Same-sex marriage

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…

spouse of an employee in a same sex marriage or providing adoption and other services to gay and lesbian couples that are routinely provided for heterosexual couples. Religious communities are divided deeply over the issue of same sex marriages. Groups that play a leading role in the opposition of gay marriages are the Catholic Church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and many evangelical Christian groups, like the Southern Baptist…

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…

Miller Gay Marriage December 7, 2014 61004 Same-sex marriage legalization has been a topic of discussion in America for years. There are currently 33 states out of 50 that recognize same-sex marriage. Marriage is a union between two people that have chosen to spend the rest of their lives together. Whether the couple is interracial, heterosexual, or same sex everyone should have that same right to marriage. Unfortunately that is not the case, same-sex couples do not share the same…

Obergefell v Hodges Winning side: The petitioners was two gay men whose same-sex partner had died along with other court cases that brought their cases to their respective District Courts that were challenging the denial of their right to marry or to have the right to have their marriages performed out of the state they reside in (Obergefell et al. v. Hodges). Each petitioner sought certiorari, which is the review of the decision the Court of Appeals have made. The petitioners argued that the…

Legalizing same-sex marriage has been a debate going on for quite some time. The recognition of such marriages is a civil rights, political, social, moral, and religious issue in many nations. Since 2001, ten countries have begun allowing same-sex couples to marry nationwide. In the United States the federal government does not recognize…

Since the 1970’s same sex marriages have been a controversial topic within federal, state and local authorities. Until recently, the federal law classified marriage as a union between a man and a woman, however, on the state level, marriage is primarily governed by state laws for purposes such as taxes and other federal matters (family.findlaw.com). In 1996, The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was passed, allowing states to refuse same sex marriages, thus, denying couples of benefits such as…

Same-sex marriage is a controversial topic that has gained popularity day by day. Countries throughout the world are pressured with homosexuality being an issue of right or morality. Same-sex marriage is a threat to heterosexual marriages and should be prohibited. In the beginning, man and woman was formed to enter into an agreement known as marriage. This arrangement was the only form that existed, now a changing society has new ideas about marriage. The scholarly article, “Why Same-Sex…

Marriage Equality is A Pursuit of Happiness It started with a call in the office. The caller told them that their partner was in the hospital in a grave condition. Anxiety whelmed and the worried partner left their home to see the other. When he arrived at the hospital several nurses asked who he was and what relationship he had with the endangered partner. Letting the nurses know who he was and his relationship to the patient the nurses frowned, and told him that he could visit at another time…

Should Gay Marriage Be Legalized? Unions between people of the same sex have existed for thousands of years. Throughout the years, people have done many things that have favored most of the people and some have opposed to it. Many people think it is bad and religious people think is wrong. Most get discriminated just because they are different. All same-sex couples want is to be recognized in a good way. They want to get treated equally and also they want to have the same equal rights as…