Against Gay Marriage Gay marriage should not be permitted. Many people often justify their opposition to gay marriage with reference to their religious beliefs. It rejects natural law created by God. The bible says that lesbian and gay parenting is a sin. Homosexual couples can not procreate. Lesbianism and gayness is perceived as a threat to children. ¡°The family lives of lesbian and gay people have been a source of controversy during the past decade. …showed first 75 words of 272 total…

…showed last 75 words of 272 total…the complex concerns of not only gay and lesbian families, but all forms of intimate relationships.¡± Journal of Marriage and the Family, May 2001; Vol. 63, Iss. 2; pg. 596. There is also a Defense of Marriage Act which the state does not recognize same sex marriages. In conclusion, marriage between a man and a woman forms the foundation for civilized society. Extending the definition of marriage to include same sex unions undermines the true meaning of traditional family.