Homosexual lifestyle is extremely harmful
A question many people have is, what harm is it to allow same-sex couples the same benefits married heterosexual couples have? Or what harm is there in allowing gays to fill authoritative positions in society who act as role models for our children?
The answer is that it is extremely harmful to our children and society as a whole. If our children have role models who are gay, they will think being gay is something that is acceptable by society.
It has become a trend to call it an "alternative lifestyle" or one's "sexual orientation." Others refer to it as a gay lifestyle, according to an article by Farjm Majd, "The Homosexual Relationship."
Gay activists are trying to take the focus off
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Here are a few people we have "allowed" to fill authoritative positions in our society and act as role models for our children: Achilles, Alexander the Great, Aristotle, Francis Bacon, Ludwig van Beethoven, Aaron Copeland, Leonardo da Vinci, Julius Caesar, Michelangelo, John Milton, Plato, Sappho, Shakespeare, Tchaikovsky, Tolstoy and Voltaire - it could be argued that our society was invented by gay people. Whether Western society is a good thing remains to be seen, I guess, but it's what we have to work with, and I think the best direction is forward: tolerance, acceptance, diversity of opinion and of belief, and the courage to accord justice to all people, regardless of the color of their skin, their religion (or lack thereof) or their sexual preference.
Do we want to turn back the clock and change our constitution in the direction of intolerance and bigotry? I guess we'll find out.
Learn the difference between sex, lifestyle
Letter to the editor
John Mielke's diatribe against the homosexual "lifestyle" (Sunday's Juneau Empire) would be funny if it wasn't so ignorant. He needs to be a little more careful in his choice of words.
One definition of "lifestyle" is "the way a person lives, including patterns of social relations, consumption, entertainment, dress, attitudes, values or worldview." I guess he is
If homosexuals were allowed the right to marry in the eyes of the government, they could take better care of their loved one by health care benefits, increased profit from lower taxes, and supporting them in sickness and in health. As Karasu says, “Studies from researchers such as Kim and McKenry (2002); Marks and Lambert, 1998; and Horwitz et al. (1996) , all support the idea that marriage is more beneficial than any other living arrangement, and there is a cumulative effect in that the longer one stays married, the more benefits
In my opinion, gays have been placed in a harmful environment caused by Christians. Reading these articles that were written from different perspectives about the same issues was great. There was an article written by Julie Rogers called, “Christians Must Repent for Devaluing L.G.B.T. People”, another article written by David P. Gurshee called, “Without Full Acceptance, Gays are Demeaned and Hurt”, and an article written by Rod Dreher called, “Waving a Blood-Soaked Rainbow Flag to Scapegoat Christians”. Each of these articles are written by people who have experienced different sides of the gay acceptance into church issue. My synthesis question is: Have Christians created a harmful environment for gays? I used to think that the church and
These same people who oppose homosexuality then influence their children who act in the same manner in which they do. Students today learn words such as “queer” and “fag” all too soon and teach other students to tease and taunt those who may possess slightly feminine characteristics this in turn causes the said student to have absolutely no self esteem and to view his or herself in a unhealthy and unnatural way. Complete acceptance of homosexuality will probably never be gained within society however there are still various adversities homosexuals must endure more than heterosexuals, such as anti-gay bullying within school systems, various types of discrimination, and ultimately fighting for their basic rights.
Gay and lesbian loving each other, in a committed relationship, does not threaten stability of heterosexual marriage. While Bill and Roberts story illuminates some of the problems gay couples face, it’s really just the tip of the iceberg. In 2004 the U.S general accounting office released a report saying that there are well over 1,000 individual rights and benefits which homosexual couples are denied. Rights that heterosexual couples receive including tax breaks, social security benefits, and hospital visitation rights, and this is only counting for federal benefits and doesn’t factor in the countless local and state laws, which regulate everything from medical benefits to adoption
Recently the American President was quoted in Chicago showing his support for gay couples adopting. "...what makes you a man is not the ability to make a child, it 's the courage to raise one." This shows how times have changed and the support for gay rights is growing. Sadly many people feel that same sex marriage should be illegal because they feel that homosexual couples are unable to make the same contributions to society that heterosexual marriages are able to make. Despite this homosexual marriages do not affect society in a negative way and should be legal and recognized just as heterosexual marriages are. Physically homosexuals cannot procreate, but that does not mean that they can 't contribute to society through raising children well. There are millions of children who want to be in a home with a family who love them. Foster children are often sent from foster home to foster home, which leads to a very unsteady childhood. Currently one quarter of children living with same-sex couples in the United States have been adopted, according to a research done by the Georgia State University College of Law. Some say that homosexuals will not be able to provide a stable house for children, but a home with two caring parents is far more stable than a foster home where a child rarely receives attention. Due to the fact that most nations are wanting to be one of equality, if homosexuals are not allowed
In today's society many people are thinking that they are either straight gay, bi, or transexual.
There is always a debate going on within the LGBTQ+ community. One conflict of interests questions whether or not same-sex couples should be allowed to raise children. People are claiming that development is being affected by the young who are raised by a gay, lesbian, or bisexual couple. Americans should start worrying about their own children. Those who are brought up with two mommies or two daddies are not being affected in any way and should be treated no differently than those with parents of the opposite gender.
Homosexual behavior and lifestyle have negative effects on human health and society. In this paper I will examine homosexuality, and investigate the arguments so to whether homosexuality has a negative impact on human health and society
Marriage provides both physical and psychological health benefits and banning gay marriage increases rates of psychological disorders. The American Journal of Public Health found that after their states had banned gay marriage they had a 37% increase in mood disorders, a 42% increase in alcohol- use disorders, and a 48% increase in generalized anxiety disorders. Banning gay marriage is against the constitution. It’s protected by Constitutions commitments to liberty and equality. The US supreme court ruled in 1974s Cleveland Board of
Homosexuality is most commonly described as being physically, or sexually attracted to the same sex. Varying from person to person, some people believe homosexuality is natural and others say it is a choice to be made. Homosexuality is not a choice, it is natural and it is caused by hormonal changes, DNA epi-mark alterations, and brain physicality. Studies completed in universities around the world like Mercer, and Cambridge have helped strengthen the case of homosexuality being natural.
Such relationships can lead to horrible health problems, childrens that are being raised in homosexual households, have a higher risk of being bullied and they encounter many social problems.
Gays and lesbians can also be granted the rights to legal marriage in order to ensure that all citizens enjoy full human rights. Therefore, if gay marriage is legalized they can have the same rights as heterosexuals in terms of adoption and medical right. On the other hand, the religions would be offended since marriage is an institution supposed to be holy and ordained by God if gays and lesbians are legalized. Therefore, by allowing same sex marriage sanctity of marriage would be violated. If gay marriages are not legally recognized the harmful consequences the couples would face include inability to participate in medical decisions that involve their partner who are dying, lack of right to own common property and exclusion from employment benefits. Opponents also fear that if gay marriages are recognized the society is more likely to accept same sex relationships as moral. The traditional definition of marriage is valuable and the society should define it as the only marriage and legitimize it. As a result, gay marriages are the eventual rejection of objective reality where an environment of going against the norm is
Allowing same-sex marriages would change the basic definition of marriage. Marriage is an important commitment of a man and a woman who contribute to civilization. Therefore, the loss of contributions due to someone’s sexual orientation should not be rewarded with a privilege such as marriage. Same-sex marriages affect many factors such as children, the concept of marriage, and humanity. However, it is not a misdemeanor to love somebody of the same gender but it can rigorously damage many aspects of life.
Homosexuality is genetic! How can this statement be true? It is indeed true in the precise fact that Romans 3:23 points out, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” Humanity has been cursed with being genetically embedded with sin and a sinful nature. The current worldview is that homosexuality and multiple sexual orientations come from nature, and not nurture. This viewpoint is correct in that it is human nature to sin and seek out one’s own selfish desire. However, No one is prescribing a remedy for this sin. “Become sober-minded as you ought, and stop sinning; for some have no knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame.” (1 Corinthians 15:34) What the world has done is celebrated this sin and deceive youth through their much-wanted desire for acceptance and identity. There is a copious amount of research out there, along with world definitions of each orientation, and a call for acceptance of others’ orientations. There is also the other side of the argument and the fundamental truths that come from the word of God. Various resources are available to help youth leaders, teachers, parents and pastors to have a higher understanding of this cultural issue and the solutions and treatments available for youth struggling in this area. Spiritual leaders in the home, church, and schools ought to be prepared to teach on these topics readily, since this world, in which many youth are daily immersed, will readily present its own point of view with utter
Many people believe and have debated whether or not homosexuality is a choice that one freely makes, while others believe a combination of genetics, hormones and environment have a factor in one’s sexuality and sexual development. Homosexuality is something one cannot choose to be. Primarily, homosexuality can be defined as a romantic or sexual attraction that involves people of the same gender. Male homosexuals are referred to as gays while the female ones are called lesbians. Ideally, since time immemorial, there have been controversies worldwide whether homosexuality should be allowed or banned in the society. In the same way, there have been cases where people are segregated in the community because they are gays or lesbians. Notably, the United States of America is among the countries that have legalized homosexual relationships and marriages. However, in other countries that have traditional cultures, homosexuality is usually going against the ethics and ethos of the community and whoever is involved may be shamed, persecuted, prosecuted (jailed), or disowned by the community. The Western world has been pressuring and influencing many countries that has diverse cultures that do not allow people of the same gender to get married or be in relationships to change their views and policies However most countries are still attached to their culture and values. Nevertheless, there is a small percentage of homosexuals living in those countries, but they choose to live private