How The Idea Of Same-sex Marriage Harms The Sanctity And Definition Of Marriage In The Whole
The idea of same-sex marriage is gaining momentum. Accordingly, more people are starting to acknowledge the flawed nature of all arguments which oppose the legalization of same-sex marriage. Marriage is defined as the institution between a man and a woman, and to change that would go against natural law and risk undermining both the institution of marriage and the family’s role in holding society together. The advancement of same-sex marriage threatens the very core of human existence. If we are to preserve the intrinsic value of marriage, same-sex marriage should not be allowed to be institutionalized. There are many reasons for this. Through this paper, I will look into some reasons that are important for the preservation of the original concept of marriage.
Firstly, in our ongoing cultural and religion conversation about same-sex marriage, the forms that same-sex marriage debates take are undoubtedly culturally specific, for example in some African countries the issue of same-sex marriage often intersects with cultural discourses about whether homosexuality is an ‘un-African’ Western import .we will continue to have friends and family members who will be asking us questions like “If a pair of homosexuals want to marry and provide a home for children who would otherwise be without a family, then how can that be wrong?” Unfortunately, many people today lack the ability to clearly articulate their views on marriage. We often find it difficult to respond to questions or arguments made by those who disagree with us. If we want to defend the centuries-old understanding of marriage, we should start by looking carefully at what God has to say about it. When we speak of the “sanctity of marriage,” we mean to say that marriage is a holy and sacred institution created not by man, but by God. That means that no matter what legislators or justices say, the definition of marriage is not ours to tamper with. A clear understanding of God’s purposes for marriage helps us understand what’s at stake if our culture redefines what He originally created. Marriage dignifies the union between a man and a woman and its consummation normally results in offspring. As a result generations of people have come into the world and each generation has played its role into developing the world into a better place for future generations.
Secondly, marriage is to produce children this training in obedience is not only an essential responsibility of the family, but it also is designed to be an outgrowth of the marriage. Research studies make it clear that a stable family with both father and mother provides the best environment for children to thrive, mature, and become responsible citizens of any nation and culture. Male-male or female-female relationships cannot produce children unless something extraordinary is done to assist them. While it is true that same-sex marriage can raise children, and can adopt needy children, they will not, however, multiply a godly legacy when they are living in rebellion to God. In addition, same-sex marriage cannot model what God designed for a child to experience growing up: a complete picture of a male and female completing one another in the marriage relationship. Children were made by God to be nurtured by the love of a mother and a father from birth.
Third, in marriage, God brings together a man and a woman of different characterizes, background, Strengths and weaknesses, and make them together, they are stronger Together than they are alone, in many Versus of Holy Quran and Holy Bible. Male and female were created to be complementary to one another in every way-from their emotional and spiritual needs to their anatomical structure. Same-sex marriage runs fundamentally counter too many people’s religious views. To legalize it would offend deeply held beliefs and further erode the key role religion plays as a moral bedrock in society. Christian, Jewish and Islamic leaders have all spoken out against same-sex couples and point out that it runs counter to sacred writings. While same-sex couples may attempt to experience some aspects of this “completion,” they nevertheless are maintaining a lifestyle built around a sexual rebellion against God. In most cases, this will lead to an inability to make the type of commitment God desires in marriage. Studies show , for example, that even when homosexual men commit themselves to a partner, many still regularly engage in sex with other men several times a year. The physical act of a husband and wife becoming one within marriage is easily understood. They were designed by God for one another. However, two men or two women were not designed by God to become one flesh with one another. The physical joining of two men or two women is not a natural act.
As far as I am concerned, the strength of a nation depends on the strength of its families and society. We have already seen the results of redefining the concept of marriage over the last few years; do we want to continue experimenting? Are we better off morally and spiritually as a nation? Are our children better off emotionally with the weakening of the family unit? Before we decide for or against same-sex marriage, firstly we need to reply and think in the previous questions and then we can decide as same-sex marriage does not maintain society’s structural coherence, and should not be promoted. Being an immoral concept, it harms the sanctity and definition of marriage as a whole.
