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Same sex marriage debate: More and more countries are changing their laws to allow same sex marriage. Do you find this trend positive for our societies?
We continue our series of controversial debates about couples and relationaships (e.g. monogamy, cohabitation, gallantry).
Same-sex marriage debate
Homosexuality has been a long time taboo in many societies. In some countries homosexuality is still considered a crime which in some cases is even punished by death. Opponents to gay marriage have used different arguments. Some claim that these unions go against natural laws and that it is morally wrong. Anti-gay marriage activists often argue that children should not be denied a father and a mother, and that those marriages do not create a family but a "sterile union". Finally, it is argued that it goes against religious beliefs or even that same-sex marriage offends God.
However we are witnessing deep changes in many parts of the world. People are becoming increasingly tolerant with homosexuality and homosexuals do not have to hide anymore. Many countries have adopted changes in their regulations to enable people of the same sex to marry: Belgium (2003), Spain (2005), Canada (2005), South Africa (2006), Norway (2009), Sweden (2009), Portugal (2010), Iceland (2010), Argentina (2010), Denmark (2012), Brazil (2013), France (2013), Uruguay (2013), New Zealand (2013), the United Kingdom (2014), Luxembourg (2015), Finland (2015), and the US (2015). Additionally several subnational jurisdictions allow couples of the same sex to get married, such as Mexico City.
Those defending the legalization claim that marriage is a fundamental personal right and a matter of equality and freedom. Millions of people already live with partners of the same sex. Marriage could allow them to formalize their relation and get the same rights (and obligations) than other couples. Research shows that sexual orientation of the parents does not have negative impact on children's welfare or development. Do you think that the legalization is a good policy choice?
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Nice to read this comment. Fortunately there are many, like you, who have experienced such an evolution in the attitude towards LGBT. I think that even within the Church there are people that would like to see it legalized.
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This poll show that the majority of people agree that same-sex marriages should be legalised; so do most of the comments that I have read here. Being from a religious background, most of my life I was totally against homosexuality. Yet, the older I get the more I change my views on long-held beliefs. With the divorce rate soaring, especially in western civilisations, marriage is fast becoming an archaic tradition. That is a shame. Yet, same-sex couples are wanting the chose to marry. I believe that they should be given that chose. In the world we live in, if two people can find happiness, then who are we, or the governments, to tell them that have to love a person of the opposite sex?!?!?!? Kerry, Australia
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