Why shouldn't homosexuals be allowed to marry?

Question

I have debate tomorrow, gay marriage is my topic, and I have to argue against, I'm actually in favor of homosexuals, I feel they shouldn't be given lesser rights than that of a straight person...so this makes it harder for me; any facts,opinions,questions,ideas arguments would help a lot thanks.

Answer 1

First, I don't endorse these arguments myself... but they're the closest thing to reasonable ones that the anti-gay marriage crowd has given.

1) Child rearing. Society encourages monogomous marriage because it believes that it's the best model for raising children in, and (overpopulation issues outside of "Western Civilization" aside) we want to encourage couples to raise healthy families. Extending marriage to non-child producing couples goes against the reasons why marriage is granted legal status and benefits.

2) Tradition. Tradition is what makes our society a society, and abandoning our traditions takes away our connections to our past and our people. The traditional model of marriage is man and woman.

And a common response to arguments about 'lesser rights,' is that the status quo does not deny homosexuals the right to marry, because they can still marry someone of the opposite sex.

Again, though, I don't endorse these arguments and have my own responses to them. But that's not what the question is asking.

Answer 2

One of the strongest emotions in man is to keep his species going. This is a natural thing. Therefore as homosexuals cannot do this one can argue that they are unnatural. Given this why on earth should they be allowed to marry. Is there any one good reason why they should marry. Is it more to do with possessions and rights than emotions. In any event it is not marriage. It is a convenient arrangement. Marriage is a sacrament and is between a male and female with the prime intention of creating children. I know the world has changed and so have morals and beliefs but change is not always a good thing.

Answer 3

Interesting. marriage as those who study history know started out as a legal arrangement between families for alliances. Later the church decided to get its hand in the mix by saying for it to be a legitimate marriage it had to be recognized by God. That way the church could call any marriages not done by their people as illegitimate and that the folks were committing fornication which then left only a few options:

1. get married in the church and thus be subject to church rules
2. be considered fornicators and reap the cost for that
3. kill or chase away the priest and thus bring down the church and it's armies to "deal" with the problem.

So since marriage is really a contract with the state and has nothing really to do with religion, let adults who wish to marry, marry. If you don't like it, and they aren't trying to marry YOU, why do you care? That's my take on it

Answer 4

Because we need to get people's attention AWAY FROM THE WAR! So let's discuss banning gay marriage. The war's not going too well for a particular political party and we NEED DISTACTIONS. So again, this is why it's so important to get everyone talking about banning gay marriage and spread lies about gay people and strike fear in the heart's of all Americans. Remember, talk about ANYTHING BUT THE WAR!

Answer 5

This is a social ethics question. So it depends on who in society is judging this behavior.

Religious argument against - This one comes straight from the Bible. Jesus in the New Testament stated that "a man shall leave his family and join to his bride and the two shall become one flesh". That specifically says man and woman join together.

Biological argument against - In biology it takes a spern and egg to make an embryo. So two men or two women cannot procreate the natural way. It makes no sense for society to allow gays to marry when no children can be gotten from this union of natural means.

1st Societal role argument against - Since marriage affords a role to society, and has in all cultures since beginning of human race, to raise children and, since gay couples are not biologically able to naturally produce children, it is of no benefit to society to allow gays to marry and remain childless of the natural order.

2nd Societal role argument againt - Statistics show that children born in families with a father and mother are healthier, happier, and afforded more stability than children living in single parent households. Children also psychologically benefit from learning from both sexes how to perform and behave in society and having a mother and father affords this.

Answer 6

There is no logical reason why gay marriage should be illegal. However, you might argue that it makes some people feel uncomfortable and society may be deemed more stable if everyone (ha!) is comfortable.

Answer 7

Because marriage is defined by the union of two individuals joined in an effort to procreate thus creating a lineage. As much as one can appreciate Joe and Ed's or Lacy and Donna's desire to live and find love together doesn't take away from the fact that those unions, even with technological advances in science and biology cannot create a new individual being. By allowing gay people to "marry" would require you to completely redefine the term.

Answer 8

Think out some extremely stupid reasons and use them to debate with. In that way you can at the same time show how ridiculous it is to be anti-gay marriage, and practice your debate scales.

Answer 9

To what ends does gay marriage benefit society? They can't have kids, and are just a reflection of legitimate unions!
( I support gay marrige too)

Answer 10

Really can't come up with a valid argument but if you go to the nearest priest, he'll be more than happy to give you something to work with.