Same Sex Marriages
"Alex knows that his family is unusual, to say nothing about his conception. In 1982, a family friend bicycled an oyster jar of his own sperm over to Bonnies' [Tinker] house. [Bonnie] She administered the insemination herself. Alex [Tinker] considers Bonnie and Sara [Graham] his parents. But the father occasionally takes Alex--along with his own children--hiking or biking" (Shapiro and Gregory 2). This example is a prime reason of unacceptable behavior carried on by same-sex partners in today's society. According to the many religious beliefs, same-sex marriages are immoral and sinful. It is understandable that not all people believe this statement, and we do have freedom of religion in the United States of America. One must see this issue from the point of view of a homosexual in order to fully understand the many controversies present in today's society. Being gay and loving another person is not illegal, but uniting that couple in marriage is rejected by most of society. "Many people are unaware that legalized homosexual marriage is a probability, nor are they aware of the nearness of this situation. As things stand now, there is a better than 90% probability that homosexual marriage will be le
Opposing homosexual 'marriage' is not about hate, homophobia or bigotry. In reality, protecting marriage as the union of one man and one woman is about love and compassion. Real compassion and love is not shown by pretending that homosexual behavior is normal and natural. We don't relate to alcoholics by glorifying their alcoholism or to drug addicts by celebrating their addiction. It's not compassionate to encourage people to take pride in behavior that is destroying themselves and society as well. We should be reaching out to those who are addicted to homosexual behavior and encouraging them to join the countless thousands of former homosexuals - both men and women - who are now free from this destructive lifestyle. But make no mistake. Legalizing same-sex "marriage" is an attack by homosexual activists and their supporters on the moral foundations of this country. They are committed to redefining the sacred institution of marriage. Legally sanctioning so-called homosexual "marriage" is a blatant attempt to normalize homosexual behavior, to change the hearts and minds of American people so that we will accept homosexuality on an equal basis as heterosexuality. Those who are pushing for legalizing homosexual "marriage" are the aggressors in this battle. We are simply trying to defend two crucial institutions which are the backbone of American culture - marriage and the family ("New Storm Brewing..." 2). Shapiro, J.P. and Gregory, S. "Kids With Gay Parents." U.S. New and World Reports. Oct. 1996: p.75 "New Storm Brewing...." Christian Family Network. 21 November 1999. Finally, same-sex marriages should be limited for religious reasons. For example, in modern Christian culture, marriage is looked upon as a holy union of two into one. You can have a religious ceremony for same-sex couples, but it's not a religious sacrament. Max Stackhouse, a professor of Christian ethics at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, stated that, "At the same time, most churches agree that homosexual relationships are not ideal. They are not something the church should praise or celebrate" (Heim 1). Many believe the relationship between males and females enact as a completion of each person (Heim 6). David Heim stated that, "Christians would say that it is the male - female relationship as given in creation that is part of the structure needed for our sexual lives to be accord with God's intent (Heim 2). Within ancient Christianity, the notion of the union of two wholly separate people into one was very strange. Some people believe that the Christian view of nature, created by God, should be recognized universally. This is not possible. Not everyone believes in the idea of God. Even people who do believe in the idea of a Christian God don't necessarily see marriage as it was envisioned in Christ's time. We must analyze our actions, and
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