Exploring the Controversies of Same-Sex Marriage

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As of June 26, 2015 the legalization of same sex marriage was passed in over 15 states in the United States of America. Same sex marriage was one of the biggest controversies known world wide due to religious beliefs, personal beliefs, and parental beliefs. Although many can argue why they disagree with same sex marriage, research and personal experience will show why same sex marriage is approved. The number one con of same sex marriage is of course religion. Some believe that if you date of the same sex then you will go to hell. In most countries marriage is stated to be between a man and woman. Those who did not follow that belief were shamed and not accepted. People with this religious belief look down upon …show more content…

Due to the fact that it is ones choice regardless of their sex could be priced at some their basics rights are being taken away. No one should have a say in …show more content…

John Locke a famous philosopher believed in basic rights. His basic rights stated that everyone has “Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness.” When it is legalized the pledge of allegiance would actually mean something. The pledge allegiance says "One Nation Under God, Indivisible with Liberty and Justice For All. Now that gay marriage is now legalized we have liberty and justice for the ones who can now speak freely through marriage of a love they have with a significant other.

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