Abstract
This paper critiques same sex marriage and the artificial insemination of lesbians couples based on religious, moral, and sociological grounds. First, the paper cites a number of biblical quotations that elevate heterosexual marriage. The paper then argues that there are moral reasons why artificial insemination is unacceptable.

From the Paper
"The following paper will look at same sex marriage and at the artificial insemination of lesbians with an eye towards asserting that both are offensive on religious, moral, and sociological grounds. First of all, the paper will point out that the Holy Scriptures provide a number of compelling justifications for the elevation of heterosexual marriage. Proceeding further, the paper will argue that there are moral reasons why artificial insemination (and gay marriages involving children) is unacceptable. To wit, by eradicating the significance of the functional complementarity between men and women, those with ardent feminist agendas..."

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Abstract
In this article the writer looks at same-sex marriage and at the artificial insemination of lesbians with an eye towards asserting that both are offensive on religious, moral, and sociological grounds. The paper first points out that the Holy Scriptures provide a number of compelling justifications for the elevation of heterosexual marriage. Proceeding further, the writer argues that there are moral reasons why artificial insemination (and gay marriages involving children) are unacceptable. Finally, the writer maintains that there is sufficient evidence decrying the effects of households headed by homosexual couples upon children for our society to re-examine its glib acceptance of the idea that homosexual couples (perhaps couples inseminated by artificial means) should automatically be given carte blanche to be parents.

From the Paper
"The reasons why homosexual union appears to be frowned upon by the Church ties into the notion of complementarity; that is to say, pairs of men and pairs of women cannot conceive children via natural means. In short, the procreative process, at least if it involves natural means, is only possible if one man and one woman are involved. As May understands the matter, natural fertility is a blessing of God and demands the active participation of both genders. More than that, the ability to have progeny invests in human couples the creative power that would otherwise be limited to God alone; thus, the natural process of mating is an act that should not be trifled with inasmuch as man and woman - in their natural states as God designed them - have been rendered in God's image, or at least man has been rendered in God's image and have been given the responsibility of carrying out a procreative act sanctioned by the Almighty. Clearly, man and woman have been designed the way they have for a reason, and it would be unwise to alter this complementary state by allowing lesbians to become pregnant via artificial insemination."

Tags:children, fertility, lesbian, couples

Abstract
The paper asserts that same sex marriage is denounced by some as an abomination and an affront against society, yet the same was said about whites and blacks marrying just half a century ago. In fact, the paper reveals that the union that produced President Barak Obama was illegal in several states at the time of his birth and it took the 1967 Supreme Court decision of "Loving vs. Virginia" to sweep away all prohibitions against mixed race marriages in the United States. The paper discusses how state supreme courts in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Iowa have done the same with laws prohibiting same sex marriage because the right to marry the person of your own choosing is a civil rights issue. The paper also discusses how California's court allowed same sex marriage until the passage of Proposition 8 on November 5, 2008 after an alarmist campaign that spent $43 million dollars to convince people that gay marriage weakens families. The paper argues that as the courts are increasingly recognizing, same sex marriage should be allowed.

From the Paper
"Same sex marriage is denounced by some as an abomination and an affront against society. Yet the same was said about whites and blacks marrying just half a century ago. In fact, the union that produced President Barak Obama was illegal in several states at the time of his birth. It took the 1967 Supreme Court decision of "Loving vs. Virginia" to sweep away all prohibitions against mixed race marriages in the United States. State supreme courts in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Iowa have done the same with laws prohibiting same sex marriage because the right to marry the person of your own choosing is a civil rights issue. California's court allowed same sex marriage until the passage of Proposition 8 on November..."

Tags:same, sex, marriage

Abstract
In this article, the meaning of the institution of marriage is discussed. The writer looks at the place of same-sex marriage in society. In this paper, same-sex marriage is primarily discussed from a conservative religious perspective. The views and outlook of supports of the concept of same-sex marriage is also described and critiqued. Although the gay and lesbian movement consider the prohibition of same-sex marriages to be discrimination, the writer views the position of marriage as a moral and religious institution.

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"In recent years the legalization of same-sex marriages has become an increasingly controversial issue that pits the gay and lesbian movement against religious conservatives. According to the gay and lesbian movement, the prohibition of same-sex marriages constitutes social oppression and discrimination. This paper however takes the position, adopted by the religious conservative movement. Marriage is a religious and moral institution that is confined to a monogamous relationship between a man and woman. Derived from the religious scriptures ... "

Tags:Same, Sex, Marriage

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This paper discusses same-sex marriage in Canada, which it refers to as the biggest social change in Canada this century. The paper further examines how same-sex marriage was legalized, when the federal government, led by the Liberal Party under Paul Martin, legalized same-sex marriage for all of Canada. This controversial bill was dubbed Bill C-38, and passed by 158 votes in favour, and 133 votes against.

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"Arguably the biggest social change in Canada this century has been the legalization of same sex marriage. This happened in June of 2005, when the federal government, led by the Liberal Party under Paul Martin, legalized same-sex marriage for all of Canada. This controversial bill was dubbed Bill C-38, and passed by 158 votes in favour, and 133 votes against. Since then, Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Conservative government has put the issue to the vote once again. On December 6^th, 2006 Harper's government brought a motion asking if the issue of same-sex marriage should be revisited, in order to attempt to support the so-called traditional..."

Tags:same, sex, marriage, society

Abstract
This paper examines three primary reasons for supporting same-sex marriage: protection for consensual sex and privacy, its consistency with traditional marriage, and the fact that it promotes monogamy and stability.

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"Same-sex marriage is a matter of tremendous controversy in the United States. Gay and lesbian individuals support same-sex marriage, while conservative Christians and other conservative religious groups do not. The primary arguments against same-sex marriage are first that homosexuality is wrong and therefore same-sex marriage is wrong, and second that marriage is intended to be between members of the opposite sex. This line of reasoning overlooks the many reasons that same-sex marriage is worthy of support, however. Three of the most significant reasons include; The need to..."

Tags:same-sex marriage, homosexuality, monogamy, consensual sex, privacy, stability, traditional marriage

Abstract
This article discusses opposition to same-sex marriage from the social, political and financial perspectives. The writer examines the attitudes of those who oppose same-sex marriage. The writer then discusses why they feel threatened by such a marriage. This paper also examines how other countries view the issue.

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"Although president Bush would like to see a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, politicians are having a hard time convincing the public and their constituents on the issue. In July last year GOP leaders tried unsuccessfully to pass the amendment which would effectively ban same-sex marriage. Same-sex Senator Wayne Allard of Colorado, sponsor of the bill, noted that it was a long process and he had not expected the battle to be over. At this time President Bush issued a statement saying he was disappointed that the ..."

Tags:same-sex, marriage

Abstract
This is a research paper on the topic of the legalization of same sex marriage. In this article, the writer concentrates specifically on how same sex marriage legislation has developed in Canada. The writer notes that the process began back in the 1960s and 70s, with the establishment of anti-discrimination laws for gays and lesbians. Further, the writer discusses that the actual process of changing the definition of marriage was the result of draft bill and several landmark court cases.

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"Few social issues in North America today are as controversial and divisive as the possibility of fully legalizing same sex marriage. In both Canada and the United States, the tentative steps that have been taken toward full legalization have accelerated in the past few years, to the point that the new definition of marriage is on the brink of becoming legal in Canada. In this matter the United States lags considerably behind Canada, in that marriage licenses are being granted to same sex couples by some communities following their own independent decision to do so."

Tags:same, sex, marriage

Abstract
In this article the writer examines the subject of same-sex marriage. The writer discusses the efforts of the gay and lesbian communities in order to achieve legal and social endorsement of their relationships. Further, the writer examines why the issue of same-sex marriage is so contentious.

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"Throughout the continuous political agitation of the gay and lesbian movement and its success in other issues such as the custody of children and the right of adoption, same-sex couples have persistently fought for the legal endorsement of same-sex marriages. Since their inception, lesbian and gay rights' groups have incorporated same-sex marriages as one of their demands for legal reforms. Even though they have not succeeded in legalizing same-sex marriages, gay and lesbian groups have made significant progress in acquiring the ... "

Tags:Same-sex, Marriage

Abstract
In this article, the writer looks at the pros and cons of same-sex marriage. The writer discusses arguments on both sides of the issue. The writer also examines cases in various states and the possibility of a constitutional amendment. The writer concludes that the legalization of same-sex marriage should be the law.

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"Goodridge v Department of Public Health: a case heard in the Supreme Judicial Court (S.J.C.) of the State of Massachusetts asked the court to rule on the constitutionality in the State of Massachusetts of same-sex marriage. In its decision the S.J.C. held that barring an individual from the protection benefits and obligations of civil marriage simply because that person would marry a person of the same sex was a violation of the Massachusetts Constitution. The court stayed the ..."

Tags:law, same-sex marriage, gay rights