Same_Sex_Marriage

Why Same Sex Marriage Should Not Be Legalized In The United States Marriage is something that many dream of from a young age. The media romanticizes the concept of marriage, turning it into a goal to be realized. People hold this dream regardless of their sexual preference. Unfortunately, there are those who believe that not everyone should be allowed to marry. The three arguments are based on religion, family dynamic, and history. The religious argument in which I subscribe is based on the idea that homosexuality is a sin. It is multiple verses in the Bible attesting to this fact. Some believe that this argument should be considered completely irrelevant today, because we live in a country where church and state are separate. On this basis alone they justify their behavior by stating that religion should not be considered when deciding upon the legality of an issue. However, if one wanted to look at the religious viewpoint as a valid argument, one could argue that other sins condemned by the Bible do not restrict the sinner’s right to marriage. For instance, murder is clearly frowned upon from a biblical standpoint, as well as a legal one. However, murderers are allowed to marry, even sometimes allowed to marry while imprisoned. Obviously, this viewpoint shows the lack of relationship and understanding of biblical knowledge and the will of God. Believers like myself are not under the law but under Gods grace. Sinful behavior between same sex marriage is an abomination in tGods eyes regardless of what law argument is made. The teachings of sin in the bible’s eyes are enough to restrict someone from marriage with respect to Gods grace. Seeing as in my faith, marriage is a spiritual issue and should be upheld by the states, the eyes of the law are small in terms of consequence verses the eyes of God, which really should matter when considering this argument. Others say that marriage should be for the purpose of having a baby, and that not having both a male and a female role model in a child’s life is potentially damaging to the baby However, clearly not all married couples have children, so if children were required for a marriage to exist, all of those marriages would be invalid, as well. My position is that children should have a right to be raised up in accordance with the one who ultimately gives life and that’s God. Any one can have a child but God is the giver of life. Furthermore, they argue that there is no research proving that a child does better with male and female role models together. If there were evidence of such, then it would probably not be legal for same-sex couples to adopt children. In fact, they argue that there is actually evidence to the contrary-that one third of children come from two parent homes. Also, they reference it was ruled in Zablocki vs. Redhall that even those who are considered unfit parents cannot be banned from marriage. Clearly, one’s ability or inability to conceive or raise a child is a valid reason for marrying and providing a model stable environment for a child. Finally, people argue that since marriage has historically been between a man and a woman it should continue on in this fashion. They state that this argument does not account for the ever-changing viewpoints on what is and isn’t acceptable in society and cite and example that one time interracial marriage was illegal as well, and being in an interracial relationship was enough to put your life in danger. However, even though, this attitude has changed throughout the years, the attitude towards being openly gay is not comparable. There are argument is that it seems that the laws should be updated to reflect the new attitudes towards homosexuality. The message that marriage is a requirement for a healthy and happy life is one that is advertised at all peoples by the media, as well as by society itself, beginning from a very young age. People grow up dreaming of participating in this happy ritual. However, there are those who like myself who think that being in a same-sex marriage is a sin, and my position is simply based on my faith and belief that God said it. My job is not to disprove someone else’s personal beliefs but it is my job to proclaim and defend my own. I believe that my arguments are not outdated as some suggest, but substantiate the intent of Gods guidance and should be enforced and obeyed to reflect his divine will throughout the world and not casually be adjusted to appease the attitudes of ones social choice and behavior which ultimately could lead to one ones own demise. Bibliography 1. Bidstrup, Scott. "Gay Marriage, The Arguments And The Motives" [10 March 2013] http://www.bidstrup.com/marriage.htm. 2. Bidstrup, Scott (2009, June 3). Gay Marriage, The Arguments And The Motives. Retrieved [10 March 2013], from http://www.bidstrup.com/marriage.htm 3. Belge, Kathy 2007, The difference between marriage and civil unions, viewed 7 May 2010, http://gaylife.about.com/od/samesexmarriage/f/civilmarriage.htm 4. Cline , Austin 2006, Why do you really oppose gay marriage', viewed 12 June 2010, http://atheism.about.com/b/2006/04/11/why-do-you-really-oppose-gay-marriage.htm