David Blankenhorn's change of attitude

In this section of the study guide, we will help you focus on David Blankenhorn’s change of attitude when it comes to same-sex marriage.

First of all, it is important to keep in mind that a great deal of Blankenhorn’s beliefs have not actually changed. They have only adapted to a new reality: “I have written these things in my book and said them in my testimony, and I believe them today. I am not recanting any of it.” (ll. 21-22)

Blankenhorn highlights the fact that he is not necessarily a same-se…

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The child's welfare

The main reason Blankenhorn used to oppose gay marriage was his fear that children could not benefit from a non-traditional marriage or union: “I opposed gay marriage believing that children have the right, insofar…

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Views on children and marriage in general

Towards the end of his article, Blankenhorn asks a series of questions meant to help the reader understand that he wants the best for children. Those questions also represent Blankenhorn’s views on marriage in general and on childb…