Gay Marriage

Here I go refuting his refutes and simple point! //...Pushing aside religion, there is CLEAR scientific evidence that people are BORN gay...// My opponent never stated within his speech the scientific evidence, which I would like him to do. //This is like calling mentally retarded people sinners, this is like calling people with ANY type of birth defect a SINNER.// Actually, my point was that in most religions (Catholic, Christian, Muslim, etc.) it is a sin to be a HOMOSEXUAL, not a mentally retarded person. Also, looking deeper into his point, my opponent argued his own side calling homosexuals people with birth defects. //but pushing aside religion...// There is PROOF, which I will state in my speech, that people place their religious beliefs higher than simple scientific polls and surveys- it seems to me you are telling people voting on this subject all around the world to simply ABANDON their religious beliefs and take science over their god(s). //Homosexuals KNOWINGLY go into their relationship knowing these diseases.// My opponent stated no evidence or sources PROVING homosexuals know about these diseases and viruses. //There are obvious cases where very simple animals such as insects and bacteria perform homosexual behavior.// Yes, simple animals like insects and bacteria may perform homosexual activity, but they are COMPLETELY different than humans. The human body is very complex, unlike the simple structure of an insect or bacteria. Also, it is not unusual in the world of insects (and bacteria) to perform homosexual behavior. My opponent cannot say I contradicted myself because, I will repeat what I said before, there is a HUGE and prominent difference between insects and human beings. Now onto my own arguments: I. It is not considered normal behavior to engage in homosexual activities. We humans are in this world for many things, but especially to reproduce. If we allow gay marriage, how will it be possible for the thousands of gay couples to reproduce? That is my question to you the reader. My opponent may ask "What is normal?" The definition of normal, from Merriam-Webster dictionary is as follows: "Relating to, involving, or being a normal curve or normal distribution". Now ask yourself, is homosexual activity normal based on this definition? Now, I said earlier in my refutes that I would refute his point about pushing aside religion. When asked what they would do if scientists were to disprove a particular religious belief, nearly two-thirds (64%) of people say they would continue to hold to what their religion teaches rather than accept the contrary scientific finding, according to the results of an October 2006 Time magazine poll. Indeed, in a May 2007 Gallup poll, more people cite their belief in Jesus (19%), God (16%) or religion generally (16%). SOURCE: answers.yahoo.com Because this is my last round, I would like to say EXACTLY why one should vote 'no' on gay marriage (restating main points) I. God made Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve, nor Madam and Eve II. Homosexual activity is notoriously disease-prone III. Biological or social factors may contribute to a person's bent toward homosexual behavior, but does not excuse it. And lastly, IV. It is not considered normal behavior to engage in homosexual behavior. For these reasons and many more, the opposition (saying no) has a much bigger impact, and should therefore win this debate. VOTE FOR OPPOSITION!!! SOURCES: answers.yahoo.com wikianswers.net atheism.about.com (neither prop nor opp- states both sides) www.cwfa.org