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Essay / The Pros and Cons of Homosexual Marriage - 1541
“Judge not, lest you be judged.” For with the judgment that you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure with which you measure, you will be measured. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, and do not notice the beam that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, “Let me take the speck out of your eye,” when there is a beam in your eye? Hypocrite, first remove the speck from your own eye, and then you will see clearly how 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 laws find a way 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 rather than with their wives. Their wives were there only for domestic and sexual needs. Wasn't that considered homosexual? Why was this not frowned upon? Homosexuals are the new African-Americans, the new Jews and the new minority who are repressed even though they are human and deserve the same rights as everyone else, the right to same-sex marriage. Although opponents view same-sex marriage as 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 attack. and constitutional law. The policy and decision regarding same-sex marriage does not leave a fine line between church and state, for both "proponents and opponents, their religious views were a guiding factor"... middle of paper ..... .e by helping another good cause, but also "studies have proven time and time again that the best environment for raising children is a loving, two-parent home" (Driscoll). Same-sex couples are also able to offer their children patience, love and respect. Many heterosexual couples fight and divorce, but no one asks what effect this has on children, so why gay couples? Same-sex marriage is a new vision of marriage, just as religion, society and culture are changing, ideas of marriage. Not everything can stay “traditional” forever. Homosexuality may 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.