Topic > The Pros and Cons of Same-Sex Marriage - 1541

“Do not judge, lest you be judged. For with the judgment that you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye and do not notice the plank that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, “Let me put the speck out of your eye,” when there is a plank in your own eye? Hypocrite, first remove the plank from your own eye and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye." (Matthew 7:1-5) Everyday Christians cite the Bible to justify their feelings against same-sex marriage. Every day countries and different legislations find ways to suppress the rights of homosexual people. Why is it so condemned in society? How does it affect others if someone has a different sexual orientation? In the 19th century, there were men's clubs where men shared their feelings instead of with their wives. Their wives were there only for domestic and sexual needs. Wasn't he considered homosexual? Why wasn't this frowned upon? Homosexual people are the new African Americans, the new Jews, and the new minority that is being repressed even though they are human beings and deserve the same rights as everyone else, the right to same-sex marriage. Although opponents consider same-sex marriage an attack on traditional marriage and morality, same-sex marriage should be legalized because faith and morality should not play a role in politics, it is discrimination against a group of people with different beliefs and it is a human act. and constitutional law. Policy and ruling on same-sex marriage has no thin line between church and state for both "supporters and opponents, their religious views were a guiding factor"...... middle of paper . .... .and helping another good cause but also, “studies have shown time and time again that the best environment to raise children in is a loving two-parent family” (Driscoll). Same-sex couples are equally capable of offering children patience, love and respect. Many heterosexual couples argue and divorce, but no one asks what effect this has on their children, so why homosexual couples? Same-sex marriage is a new vision of marriage, just as religion, society and culture evolve, so do ideas of marriage. Not everything can remain “traditional” forever. Same sex can be an attack on traditional marriage and normality of life, but it should be accepted and legalized because faith and morality should not play a role in politics, it is discrimination against a group of people with different beliefs, and it is a human and constitutional right.