Every person has something that to them, they feel is so important that they would do anything. For me, this matter is actually gay rights. While I myself am not, I know and spend time with many who are, including close friends. I feel that no matter what, two consenting adults in love should have the right to marry.
This idea is opposed for several reasons, a main reason being religion. Those greatly influenced by the church feel that marriage is a sacred thing between a man and a woman, and should remain that way. In my opinion this makes the church hypocritical. A major foundation of a church is that everyone is welcome. So how can they then say this and turn homosexuals away?
Also, many would say that it is a moral issue. If the couple were to adopt a child, how would it affect this child growing up? Growing up, this child would know of no other life. I have read countless articles in magazines of children growing up with either two mothers or two fathers who would not ask for anything more.
Personally, I question those who look down upon this. Fifty years ago, the same feelings were held about divorce. It was looked down upon by churches and the affects on children were feared. Today, however, it is incredibly common. In fact, almost half of marriages end in a divorce. That is today’s normalcy. I think people should start accepting things such as gay marriage as the normalcy of the next generation. Love is a beautiful thing no matter who it is between. I have been with my boyfriend for two years and experienced this feeling. There is no reason that others should not have the rights to have the same feelings and equality. So although this issue does not affect me directly, it is a cause I do feel strongly for.
In a way, the same goes for the character Winston, of Orwell’s 1984. When he joins a group opposing Big Brother, he has no connection to it other than that he knows in his heart that things should be different. And just like the path Winston is now in, all paths will have ups and downs, but what is right always manages to come through.
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You write "greatly influenced by the church." Do you have a particular denomination mind? Not all religions reject homosexuals.
How do you feel about the term "Civil Union" being used instead of "marriage"?
Although this blog does not focus on divorce, readers may find these sites on interesting. Some data is repeated.
http://www.divorcerate.org/
http://www.divorcereform.org/EuropeanRatesChart.html
http://www.religioustolerance.org/chr_dira.htm
http://www.divorcemag.com/statistics/statsUS.shtml
Here is an article that discusses single parenting.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24119052/
We must protect our self by defending for our rights. Otherwise we would never get respect and honor from other. Moreover, others will take advantage on us if we lack or miss on view on particular parts. Thus, the more we fight for, the more we can gain for the future.
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