Introduction Many people oppose the issue of same sex marriage vehemently, some out of religious prejudice while others out of personal opinion and taste. Others believe it is a human right which should not be denied or attract any kind of discrimination and intimidation. Same sex marriage is gaining acceptance in many countries and societies; however, it faces a lot of resistance especially in conservative and religious communities. Just like the racial discrimination of the 1960’s in the United States, proponents and opponents of equal marriages are involved in an ideological battle but the major victims remain to be those directly affected, homosexuals. Marriage is an institution found in every society bearing similar responsibilities in each. Its significance has been appreciated with virtually all cultures in the having clear distinctions between responsibilities of each member. The accepted norm in almost all cultures is marriage between members of the opposite sex. Heterosexual marriages have ensured survival and continuity of human beings for ages despite other species facing extinction. Whether or not the legalization of same-sex marriages will affect the role and effectiveness of this fundamental institution, is a mystery every side tries to unravel. The Civil Marriage Act Bill C-38, the Civil Marriage Act, received a lot of support from Egale Canada and Canadians for Equal Marriage, arguing that the Charter should be free from any religious influence. The proponents argue that, any kind of restrictions on equal marriages, which do not apply for heterosexual marriages, are discriminatory because, “…excluding same-sex couples from civil marriage violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms…” (Canadian for Equal Marriage Para. 7). Marriage has undergone evolution, and according to them, sexual orientation in marriage is an issue that has to be incorporated in the same, just as voting rights for women was introduced in the last century. Bill C-38 creates an equality platform in that, same sex couples would not have to fight for their rights through petitions unlike their heterosexual counterparts. The right of choice in marriage should supposedly be left to an individual. Proponents of equal marriages argue that imposing religious legislations on people not belonging to the respective religion amounts to abuse of human right. It is the right of every citizen to choose when, where and whom to marry as long as it does not infringe the rights of other people. Bill C-38 ensures this by giving a homosexual protection and access to marriage privileges enjoyed by couples in heterosexual relationships. Bill C-38 protects officials willing to marry same sex couples and those against such marriage. Opponents of equal marriages have a right of choice based on their religious beliefs. Under the bill in section 2 (a), they will not be coerced by the government or any individual to rent their places of worship for equal marriages. Marriage as an Institution Many organizations, like the Focus on the Family Canada, uphold high morals for the family and the institution of marriage. Marriage should be viewed as the foundation of a society and “as a unique relationship between a man and a woman” (Focus on the Family Canada Association Para. 1) which has remained for many centuries and civilizations. Deviatio