GAY MARRIAGE

Marriage has been deemed to be a social union between men and women but today, some societies are better equipped to be more understanding when it comes to other options. For example, earlier this month, the Republic of Ireland voted overwhelmingly in favor of same sex marriage. On the other hand, some nations are adamant about rejecting the proposal calling for the introduction of gay marriage. However there is a world-wide trend to follow in Ireland’s footsteps. It is no wonder that no authority can deprive anyone of the right to assert their sacrosanct right to lead a married  life; however, they want.

To begin with the opponents of this issue, they widely claim that the legalization of gay marriage will undoubtedly have adverse impacts on society. Initially, same sex parents must think twice before causing irreversible changes in their lives so as to enable children to  grow up in a comfortable and normal environment.  Scientifically, those children are, especially in their adolescence, bound to experience utter failure in their relationships, thereby becoming alienated from their social surroundings. However, in terms of cognitive and emotional development, children and people of all ages must acknowledge the fact that no matter how enormously different the situation is, children must be acquainted with differences. Being unaware of the natural inclinations of people, no one can embrace different values or learn to have respect for diversity in society.

On top of that, by and large, numerous religions regard homosexuality as unacceptable and sinful. Religious people are not supposed to marry a same sex partner and if they do so, they violate the sacred institution unfortunately. More importantly, allowing gay couples to marry poses a serious question to almost all people: what if the structure of our traditional household was to be destroyed and eventually changed? Let alone those people who are incapable of being open-minded; gay marriage does not impinge on the rights of those who are religiously or morally opposed to it. The benefit of marriage is significant: couples are ready to help each other both emotionally and financially. People outside the marriage do not have a word to say in this respect. It is the civil right of all adults regardless of their gender, to express their love towards each other and be accepted into society.

All in all, it seems to me people of different sexes have free will and what is more, their liberties with regard to marriage cannot be curtailed. Moreover, the underlying cause of these objections appears to be the sheer ignorance of the society not their reasonable ideologies. We should, therefore, take heed of those couples expectations and individual rights