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Religion and Homosexuality: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam
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This is a 9 page paper discussing homosexuality and religion in regards to Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The policies and issues relating to homosexuality vary a great deal throughout different religions. While in some cases, specific references are difficult to find in ancient scriptures and holy text, other references such as in Islam’s Quran and Hadith, seem quite specific as to the opinion of homosexuality and what, if any, punishment should be given. The Jewish and Christian religions both have conservative divisions which forbid homosexual practice and homosexuals’ participation in rituals while at the same time they also have liberal or reformed divisions which recognize homosexuals in regards to equal rights and respect. Hinduism and Buddhism also have varied perspectives within their own religions as while some Hindu researchers cannot find specific references either way, others refer to the Kama Sutra and its devotion of an entire chapter to gay men. Most Buddhist divisions refer to the precepts of Right Conduct but with some differentiation as to the interpretation of “sexual misconduct”.
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Filename: TJrelho1.rtf
Paper Title: Religion and Homosexuality: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Religion and Same Sex Marriages
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An 8 page paper which examines how Fundamentalist Islam and Christians feel about same sex marriages. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAsmsxre.rtf
Paper Title: Religion and Same Sex Marriages
Rights and Benefits for Gay Married Couples
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A 9 page paper which argues that gay married couples should receive the same rights and benefits as heterosexual married couples do. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TGgayright.rtf
Paper Title: Rights and Benefits for Gay Married Couples
Same Sex Marriage
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An 8 page research paper that offers an overview of the "gay" marriage debate. In his 2005 State of the Union Address, President George W. Bush, again, reiterated his endorsement of an Amendment to the Constitution to prohibit same-sex marriage. On the other side of the issue, many people argue that same-sex marriage does not portend the disastrous erosion to the foundations of civilization that conservatives fear. Examination of same-sex marriage, and the issues that surround this topic, is illuminating as to the these two radically opposed positions. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: khsswed.rtf
Paper Title: Same Sex Marriage
Same Sex Marriage: Differing Viewpoints
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A 6 page overview of the issues surrounding gay marriage. This paper contends that as the issue of same sex marriage continues to mature more and more organizations are beginning to yield in favor of allowing for the sentiments of their members. More
and more of those members are either gay themselves or supportive of gay rights. At the same time, our legal balances have been in play to make
sure that the interests of any one group did not unduly weigh out over those of other groups. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPgayMr3.rtf
Paper Title: Same Sex Marriage: Differing Viewpoints
Same Sex Marriages
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A 5 page paper which argues in favor of same sex marriages. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAssxs.rtf
Paper Title: Same Sex Marriages
Same Sex Marriages in North Dakota
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5 pages. The highly
controversial subject of legalizing same sex marriage in each of
the states is garnering more and more attention in the
legislature. With some states legalizing it and then repealing
it, this issue is proven to still be a complicated and
controversial issue with no easy answer. While each state has
it's own determination on whether or not same sex marriages
should be recognized, North Dakota, like most other states,
currently does not view a same sex marriage as a legal union.
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Filename: JGAndsex.wps
Paper Title: Same Sex Marriages in North Dakota
Same-Sex Marriage -- Issues and Case Law
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This 5 page report
discusses legislation and court decisions prohibiting or
supporting same-sex marriages. Those who want to make their legal
point in favor of the legality of same-sex marriages point to the
fact that banning same-sex marriage is fundamentally
discriminatory. Their opponents make their objections based on
the belief that marriage is about procreation and that same-sex
marriages would actually add to taxpayer burden since gay couples
would be eligible for federal benefits and tax breaks. However,
one of the strongest points made by those opposed to such unions
is that one state court (or even several) should not dictate
marriage laws for the entire nation. Various case law related to
the issue are briefly examined -- Baehr vs. Lewin, Bowers v.
Hardwick, Romer v. Evans, Loving v. Virginia, and Stan Baker et
al. vs. State of Vermont. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWsamsex.wps
Paper Title: Same-Sex Marriage -- Issues and Case Law
Same-Sex Marriage:
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This 4 page paper presents a Rogerian argument in favor of same-sex marriage. Furthermore, this paper examines both sides of the argument by presenting the major points of both sides. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: GSSamesx.rtf
Paper Title: Same-Sex Marriage:
Same-Sex Marriage: Medical Benefits, Adoption And Right To Marry
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses reasons why same-sex relationships should be given the right to marry, adopt and collect medical benefits. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Same-Sex Marriage: Medical Benefits, Adoption And Right To Marry
Same-Sex Marriage: Redefining Love
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3 pages in length. The twenty-first century global society does not have enough to focus upon while in the midst of politically upheaval besides something that by all rights should concern no one other than the two people involved. The ever-present debate over same-sex marriage illustrates how contemporary social perspectives are not as progressive as many claim they are, but rather reflect a level of judgment and intolerance akin to witch hunts and slavery. To presume same-sex marriage indicates anything other than the desire of two people to legally demonstrate their love is to redefine love upon the myopic basis of what does or does not exist between one's legs, reflecting a perverse - if not wholly erroneous - connection to constitutional rights that simply cannot be validated. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TLCSameSexMrg.rtf
Paper Title: Same-Sex Marriage: Redefining Love