Different views on same-sex marriage

Same-sex marriage has always been a subject of debate in America. In 2012, President Obama declared his full support for same-sex marriage, leading three states to legalize same-sex civil unions. The popular opinion was split at that time. While some declared their full support for the cause and gave arguments for the legalization of same-sex marriage, others appealed to extreme examples to make their views against the cause stand out.

In this section of the study guide, we will account for diffe…

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Religion

Religion is invoked almost all the time in a discussion about same-sex marriage. The opponents of gay marriage talk about Christianity and give biblical arguments while the advocates of gay marriage explain that religion has nothing to do with their cause.

Against same-sex marriage

John Hawkins associates marriage with Christianity. To prove his point, he gives t…

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Children

Children are an important factor in a discussion about same-sex marriage. Some insist that they will be affected by the legalization of the union while others believe that children could only benefit from it.

Against same-sex marriage

Hawkins believes that children should not be taught…

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Tradition

By traditional marriage, we understand the union of a heterosexual couple. Those who oppose gay marriage claim that tradition is broken and that homosexuals wish for privileges, not traditional rights. However, those who support gay marriage claim that this is not true.

Against same-sex marriage

John Hawkins believes that same-sex marriage advocates for privileges: “Instead, what gay activists are looking for is a special privi…