Gay Marriage

Before I continue, I would like to point out that most of my opponents arguments are based on assumptions. The one "study" (which is actually a opinion page) is that of an unknown zoologist. My two contentions will be: C1: Marriage is the union between a man and a woman C2: Homosexuality is not natural C1: Marriage is the union between a man and a woman As defined by google (1) marriage is: "The formal union of a man and a woman, typically recognized by law, by which they become husband and wife. " According to United States Federal Law, marriage is also classified as the legal union between a man and wife. The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) enacted in 1996 states that marriage is defined as a legal union between one man and one woman. (2)" "Under the law, no state (or other political subdivision within the United States) may be required to recognize as a marriage a same-sex relationship considered a marriage in another state. " (2) California Proposition 8 states that "Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California. "(3) C2: Homosexuality is not natural Here I will attempt to demonstrate that homosexuality is not natural and hedrosexuality is safer for society. Violence between homosexual couples is two to three times more common than in hederosexual couples. (4) I would like to continue quoting the American College of Pediatricians:(4) "Homosexual partnerships are significantly more prone to dissolution than heterosexual marriages with the average homosexual relationship lasting only two to three years" "Homosexual men and women are reported to be promiscuous, with serial sex partners, even within what are loosely-termed committed relationships" "Individuals who practice a homosexual lifestyle are more likely than heterosexuals to experience mental illness, substance abuse, suicidal tendencies, and shortened life spans. " Homosexuality is prohibited according to the Bible (5): Leviticus 18:22 - You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an abomination. Leviticus 20:13 - If there is a man who lies with a male as those who lie with a woman, both of them have committed a detestable act; they shall surely be put to death. Their blood guiltiness is upon them. Romans 1:26-27 - For this reason God gave them over to degrading passions; for their women exchanged the natural function for that which is unnatural, and in the same way also the men abandoned the natural function of the woman and burned in their desire toward one another, men with men committing indecent acts and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error. I Corinthians 6:9 - Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. Conclusion Unfortunately my opponent has put a 4 000 character limit so I am running out of room. I believe that most of my opponent’s arguments were based on personal opinions, with a lack of facts. I have affirmed that homosexuality is not natural and that marriage is the union between a man and a woman. I urge you to vote CON Good luck to PRO (1). http://goo.gl... (2). http://en.wikipedia.org... (3). http://en.wikipedia.org... (4). http://www.acpeds.org... (5) . http://www.biblegateway.com...