Who cares about what the sexual orientation of the couple is? Seriously people, when you think about the real reason we get married, it is to have sex with the same person for the rest of our lives, live with…
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I don’t think bisexuals should be considered gay or homosexual. It is a preferred natural feeling of both sexes that they enjoy their sexuality. To me, if you enjoy sex and it feels good, what would it matter to whom…
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The argument that marriage should be a sacred institution between only a man and a woman, under force of US law, is ultimately doomed, not because of the biology of it or the practicality of it, or the tradition of…
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The fact that there is a need for a “hate crime” classification is both heartbreaking and maddening. It is impossible for any compassionate, loving person to comprehend the fact that anyone could exist with the level of hate in his/her…
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The phrase “the world versus gay people” implies that there is a global effort to somehow conquer “gay” people. If this is true, who’s involved and who will win? First, who are “gay people?” Many people throughout the world have…
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The raging debate about same-sex marriages continues to linger across the broad spectrum of thought in the United States. But the brokers of power and influence in our nation consistently stoop our country to pseudo-secular levels which impose sectarian rule…
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One major source of torture in my life is that so many laws exist on the state level. In my opinion, this only causes a huge amount of confusion. It increases the risk that you might accidentally run abreast of…
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Yes they should be allowed this for three main reasons. 1. The term marriage is synonymous with reproduction as a definite purpose. That has been the main reason for people getting hitched and sharing a life together down the centuries….
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There are many people clamoring for the US Government to pass a nationwide ban on same-sex marriage. There are just as many (if not more) people voicing their belief that the government should legislate the validity of homosexual marriage. My…
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Perspective. Every opinion is based on perspective. No two sides will ever come to an agreement if they come to debate unwilling to view the opposing side from that opposing side’s perspective. With that said, we shall begin. The biggest…
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Relationships are complicated whether gay or straight or merely friendships. All relationships should be able to flourish in a way appropriate for both parties involved. If an adult couple decides that marriage is the next step for them at that…
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No, homosexuals should not receive the same rights and beneifts of marriage.God didn’t create Adam, Eve and Steve, then say, “Ok Adam, you choose who you want to marry.”For starters God created Adam in his image. If God created Adam…
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I wrote a version of this article on the civil union issue it is more relevant here. Homosexuality is not a choice! They didn’t wake up some morning and say “Gee, I think I will be gay.” Gays and lesbians…
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I’ve accepted the fact that certain religions will always be against homosexuality. I’ve accepted the fact that I will never change the minds of those people who feel homosexuality is an abomination. I do not accept, however, the ridiculous arguments…
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Should gays and lesbians be allowed civil unions but not marriage…? Is this a trick question? The problem with this question, as it is stated, is that it assumes that everyone answering it thinks that gays and lesbians should be…
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As a mom with two sons who are gay, I’d like to address this topic from the other side of the table…from the parent’s perspective. My oldest son was out by the age of 11. He didn’t formally tell me…the…
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There is a fundamental tension in the phrase “sacred institution” when used in the marriage context. Sacred implies the divine and a religious purpose. Yet legal institutions in the U.S. and most other Western democracies are built on secular foundations….
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The idea that being gay is a choice is a viewpoint I have always struggled to fully understand.The idea that you can ‘choose’ which sex you will fancy merely leaves everyone as a bi-sexual who decides to only have sexual…
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This is a difficult subject. Not only due to the religious vs. political aspect, but the word marriage, itself, is difficult to define. The idea of marriage is derived from the Bible. This has led to the Christian belief that…
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The first marriage instituted by God was in the Old Testament Bible between Adam and Eve. God saw that it was not good for man to be alone so he made a help mate for him.(Gen 2;18) Marriage is a…
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It has been over two years since 17-yearold transgender teen Gwen Araujo was brutally murdered. On October 3, 2002, Gwen went to a party in Newark California. According to police reports, Araujo and several male acquaintances were drinking and reportedly…
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Since the beginning of time there have always been two genders created to live, populate and thrive here on this earth, Those genders are male and female whether it be an animal or a human being or even a tiny…
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As a queer-identified woman, I understand the fear and apprehension that can accompany the decision to come out to loved ones. While I knew that my family and friends would accept me without question, I also know that my situation…
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As decisions go there’s an incredibly simple one to be made regarding the support of any “gay marriage” law on the books. Politicos in state rotundas across the land – and in the Oval Office, for that matter – continue…
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The internet can be a wonderful connection to the outside world when one follows the few basic rules regarding personal ads and chat rooms. It is constantly pounded into our heads to keep personal details private until you get to…
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Do gay relationships place too much importance on sex? People in our society are regularly categorized into different groups that signify our differences. We have groups that separate our social status, religious beliefs, political views, and so many others the…
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Can a man or woman be born homosexual, or is it something that develops as they grow and through the choices they make? This is an argument that is often attached to the ethical legitimacy of homosexuality – as if…
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There is definitely a gay generation gap just as there is a generation gap in the heterosexual community or any subset of society you want to talk about for the most part. The generation gap has always existed and always…
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When a friend or family member comes out of the closet reactions can be quite diverse to say the least. Some people are overjoyed, some confused or stunned, and then there are some that get angry and downright nasty. I…
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Question: What do we call it when a man and a woman take vows to spend eternity together? Answer: Marriage! And in my view that is the why it should stay, although not for the reasons that most would expect….
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