Gay Marriage

I'll begin with a constructive:Observation 1: DefinitionsI agree with all definitions as stated except for 1) Traditional MarriageProposed Definition: Traditional marriage: the state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law. Reasons to Prefera) This definition is easier to understand and debate, andb) The previous definition is unfair, as it forces me to defend polymonogomy as "traditional marriage."2) The absence of the term "heterosexual." Proposed Definition:Heterosexual: attracted to the opposite gender.For this debate, I would ask to come to a consensus that there are only 2 genders. Remember, we are debating homosexuality's morality, not how many genders there are.Observation 2: Harms1) Homosexuality is a sin.Almost all religious texts agree: homosexuality is a grave sin. Pro would have you believe the opposite, that "in the bible and many other religious texts, sex between a man and a man is a sin and frowned upon, but this does not necessarily mean marriage between a man and a man is a sin." However, this is far from the case. Religions do not only "frown upon homosexuality," they condemn it. CHRISTIANITY/JUDIASMIn Leviticus 18:22, the Bible states, "Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination (1)." Again in Leviticus, 20:13, the Bible states, "If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood [shall be] upon them (1)."Romans 1:26-27 states, "For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet (1)." It is then quite clear that Christianity, and by extension Judaism, condemns homosexuality as a sin. ISLAMIn Islamic tradition, several hadiths (passages attributed to the Prophet Muhammad) condemn gay and lesbian relationships, including the sayings "When a man mounts another man, the throne of God shakes," and "Sihaq [lesbian sex] of women is zina [illegitimate sexual intercourse] (2).The Quran (7:80-84) states, "...For ye practice your lusts on men in preference to women: ye are indeed a people transgressing beyond bounds.... And we rained down on them a shower (of brimstone) (3)."The Quran (4:16) also states, "If two men among you are guilty of lewdness, punish them both. If they repent and amend, Leave them alone (4)."It is clear that Islam also condemns homosexuality as a sin. If Pro would care to show any religion that welcomes and regards homosexuality as morally acceptable, I would ask him to do the same as I have, to give at the very least three examples from that religion that show it is morally acceptable, and to make sure these pieces of evidence are taken into context. Otherwise, I'd ask Pro to concede that religion regards homosexuality to be a sin, and therefore, immoral.2) The belief that "homosexuality doesn't harm anyone" is faulty.I can think of at least 7 areas where homosexuality harms society, so instead of come up with arguments for every single one in my opening, I'll allow Pro to respond to the ones he believes most important, and we can move on from there:1) Homosexuality can bring huge financial and emotional stress.2) The health risks are enormous to the couple themselves and others.3) Homosexuality means having the morals of the minority forced upon the majority.4) Homosexuality calls for a redefinition of sexual morality, and with it other sexually related practices will be affected.5) Homosexuality reduces the number of children born in society.6) Homosexuality affects people spiritually.7) Homosexuality harms children adopted by the couple.Which ones would you like to debate, Pro?Sources:(1) Various Authors, The Bible, KJV.(2) http://www.hrc.org...(3) https://www.thereligionofpeace.com...(4) https://www.thereligionofpeace.com...