Same Sex Marriage
If the Bible clearly sates “Homosexual acts are an abomination to God,” (Leviticus) then why is Same-sex marriage such a big issue in the United States? Same-sex marriage became a big issue in the united states since early 1990’s, According to life123, the history of same-sex marriage said that “Same sex marriage vaulted to the country's attention during 1993 Hawaii court case Baehr v. Lewin, in which judges ruled that the state would need to give a concrete or compelling argument or reason for why gays should not have the same legal right to marry as heterosexual couples. Same-sex marriage became a controversial topic because, different groups think differently with their own support and opinions. Same-sex marriage shouldn’t be an issue in the United States because as citizens of the United States, we follow the rules of the constitution, not the bible. Homosexuals have been unjustly limited of their liberty and marriage. Why would a country that takes so much pride in freedom make laws that limit the very thing we announce to love? Opponents of same-sex marriage base their arguments on religious believe, which can be refuted on the idea that a religious bias is unconstitutional.
For instance, opponents of same-sex marriage argue that “marriage is a religious right”, meaning that marriage was formed through religion, and so religious institutions should be able to regulate marriage. Specifically Joseph Card. Ratzinger, in his Article "Considerations Regarding Proposals To Give Legal Recognition To Unions Between Homosexual Persons," states that “Marriage is not just any relationship between human beings. He says “marriage was established by the Creator with its own nature, essential properties and purpose.” Yes Churches are religious institutions and they shouldn’t be forced to agree with something they don’t approve of and yes they should be allowed to choose whom they will marry, but on the contrary, religious marriages are not the only option anymore.
For instance, opponents of same-sex marriage argue that “marriage is a religious right”, meaning that marriage was formed through religion, and so religious institutions should be able to regulate marriage. Specifically Joseph Card. Ratzinger, in his Article "Considerations Regarding Proposals To Give Legal Recognition To Unions Between Homosexual Persons," states that “Marriage is not just any relationship between human beings. He says “marriage was established by the Creator with its own nature, essential properties and purpose.” Yes Churches are religious institutions and they shouldn’t be forced to agree with something they don’t approve of and yes they should be allowed to choose whom they will marry, but on the contrary, religious marriages are not the only option anymore.