If Normalized, Gay Marriage Represents History's Greatest Change to Human Family
If Normalized, Gay Marriage Represents History's Greatest Change to Human Families
Is There Still a Principled Defense of Traditional Marriage?
By Kelly OConnell
http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/print-friendly/46791
May 20, 2012
Currently America is locked in turmoil regarding "gay marriage," thanks in part to the president's recent "evolutionary" approval of same-sex nuptials. In contrast, consider the perpetual success of state anti-homosexual marriage initiatives over the last decade. Given the depth of disagreement, there is not much deep analysis. So is there any enlightened opposition to the idea of Adam and Steve? In this essay are offered both religious and secular reasons for opposing gay marriage. Yet, the principled reader must make up his or her own mind as to the merits of this issue.
I. Religious Arguments Against Gay Marriage A. Direct Biblical Prohibition
Starting with the most obvious argument, the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments expressly prohibits homosexual activity without exception. An important detail must also be noted. Homosexuality is referred to an activity rather than a fixed identity, as commonly presented today. The following verses are self-explanatory. Old Testament-Leviticus 18:22 (KJV)
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
Is There Still a Principled Defense of Traditional Marriage?
By Kelly OConnell
http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/print-friendly/46791
May 20, 2012
Currently America is locked in turmoil regarding "gay marriage," thanks in part to the president's recent "evolutionary" approval of same-sex nuptials. In contrast, consider the perpetual success of state anti-homosexual marriage initiatives over the last decade. Given the depth of disagreement, there is not much deep analysis. So is there any enlightened opposition to the idea of Adam and Steve? In this essay are offered both religious and secular reasons for opposing gay marriage. Yet, the principled reader must make up his or her own mind as to the merits of this issue.I. Religious Arguments Against Gay Marriage A. Direct Biblical Prohibition
Starting with the most obvious argument, the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments expressly prohibits homosexual activity without exception. An important detail must also be noted. Homosexuality is referred to an activity rather than a fixed identity, as commonly presented today. The following verses are self-explanatory. Old Testament-Leviticus 18:22 (KJV)
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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