...which a woman bears the child for the convenience of another woman. It is one of the progressive ways of alleviating infertility. However, Catholic Church is strong in saying that reproduction outside marriage is illicit, and therefore, immoral. Drug addiction is not immoral if the drug intake is meant for curing an illness. However, the immorality of drugs would surface if used outside their purpose. Suicide is to kill oneself. It is an immoral total cessation of a God-given life. Therefore, suicide is immoral. Murder is the art of killing of an innocent person. It is immoral since it violates the right of God over human life. Self-defense is not our duty to kill an aggressor; but we have the right to defend ourselves from any unjust and illegal attack of aggressor. It is justifiable since killing here is not a murder. Euthanasia or mercy killing is defined as the intentional killing of the life of the presumably hopeless person. It is inherently wrong because it violates the nature and dignity of human beings. Since life originates from God, therefore, He alone has a sovereign right over life. Birth Control deliberates prevention of pregnancy using any of several methods. It prevents an egg from being fertilized by a sperm and implanting in the uterus. Love-making in marriage should mean responsible parenthood. Abortion is an expulsion of an embryo or an enviable fetus from the body of a pregnant woman with the resulting death of the embryo of the fetus. Mutilation means any...
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...Gay Marriage Same-Sex Marriage is a huge debate around the world and America. It comes up in every governmental president election and debate. Supporters of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender (LGBT) couples are pushing for the legal rights for same-sex couples to get married. The issue has been tossed back and forth for centuries, but is just now acquiring popularity in the mainstream. There are nine states that have already passed the Same-Sex marriage bill, such as Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, and Washington, but a lot of people and scholars are claiming it to be detrimental to society, and that marriage should be between a man and a woman. Same-sex marriage should not be allowed because studies show that society will be destroyed by the outcome of legalizing this act. Homosexuality is mentioned in the Bible many times and exploits it as an immoral sin. A scripture from the Letter to the Corinthians states, “Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers not male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the Kingdom of God”, and a scripture from Leviticus states, "You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination. Nor shall you mate with any animal, to defile yourself with it. Nor shall any woman stand before...
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...Research Paper on Premarital Sex Arenas, Jhonar L. Social Dimensions of Education Mr. Joey Semilla SEPTEMBER 2012 Jhonar L. Arenas Sir Semilla Educ. 3 29 September 2012 Premarital Sex Premarital sex is sexual intercourse engaged in by persons who are unmarried. It is generally used in reference to individuals who are presumed not yet of marriageable age or between adults who will presumably marry eventually, but who are engaging in sexual activity prior to marriage (Wikipedia, 2009). Premarital Sex is so common nowadays because of the messages we receive from most TV shows and movies that tells us “everyone is doing it”. So, is it okay to engage in premarital sex? That is the common question among teens and engaged couples but then again, there are a lot of factors to consider – Is it moral? Is it safe physically and emotionally? What are the causes and effects of premarital sex? What are the teachings of the Church regarding the issue? Is it moral? Morality is such a big factor to consider when deciding whether or not to have premarital sex. The Bible refers to premarital sex as fornication. Fornication is sexual intercourse between people who are not married to each other (Premarital Sex, 2009). According to the Bible there is a distinction between premarital sex and adultery. “Adultery involves married persons while premarital sex involves those who are unmarried. Premarital Sex is just as much as sin as adultery and all other forms of sexual immortality...
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...Instructor Name Date Gay Marriage – A Biblical Perspective Introduction It is clear that the Bible condemns homosexuality as an immoral and unnatural sin. For those with a Christian worldview who believe the infallibility of Scripture, this is likely enough to deter any controversy on the subject of gay marriage. However, there is also plenty of evidence outside of Scripture that further supports the argument against gay marriage. One does not have to be an evangelical Christian to recognize that marriage is between a man and a woman. Biblical Arguments Against Gay Marriage While the Bible does address homosexuality, it does not explicitly mention gay marriage. It is clear, however, that the Bible condemns homosexuality as an immoral and unnatural sin. Leviticus 18:22 states “You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination.” This verse identifies homosexual sex as an abomination. Since both homosexual desires and actions are condemned in the Bible, it is clear that homosexuals “marrying” is not God’s will, and would be, in fact, sinful. Whenever the Bible mentions marriage, it is between a male and a female. The first mention of marriage is in Genesis 2:24 which states “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” This verse describes it as a man leaving his parents and being united to his wife. In passages that contain instructions regarding marriage, such as 1 Corinthians 7:2-16...
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...Since April 1st, 2001, when the Netherlands became the first country to legalize gay marriage, the matter has become a controversial topic all over the world, including here in the United States. Thirty-six U.S. states have banned same-sex unions, however, many people believe homosexual marriage should be legal in all states. Supporters of this view point out the immorality of restricting people from marrying. Also, they note that no one is in any way superior to anyone else and no one should have the power to dictate anyone else’s rights. Lastly, proponents will make it clear that being homosexual is not something one can simply alter by choice. Although some may not agree, gay marriage should be legalized. First of all, same-sex marriage should be given a thumbs up in all states due to morality. The word “marry” is defined as “to unite.” (Webster’s New World Dictionary of the American Language) If blacks and whites, Christians and atheists, men and women, old and young, and many more have the right “to unite,” why shouldn’t gays have the same right? In a country where our creeds are thought to be, “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” why is it that some are denied these rights which are meant to be unalienable? Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. states in his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, “…when we allow freedom to ring; when we let it ring from...
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...Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Under section 3 of this law the federal government defines marriage as a legal union between one man and one woman and defines a spouse as a person of the opposite sex who is a husband or a wife. Under section 2 of this law no state is required to recognize as a marriage a same-sex relationship that is considered a marriage in another state. This law also prevents the federal government from recognizing the validity of same-sex marriages. Section 3 of DOMA was designed by people who have fear and/or hatred towards homosexuals and that makes it unconstitutional. DOMA violates the constitutional right of married same-sex couples to equal protection under the law and reverses the federal government's long history of allowing states to set their own marriage laws. From the very founding of our nation, the definition of marriage has been understood to be a state rather than a federal responsibility. Before 1996 if a couple was legally married under state law they were married for purposes of federal law. Most aspects of marriage are still up to the states such as whether common law marriage is recognized or the age of marriage without parental consent. States even have different rules on the requirements of terminating a marriage. Why are these issues still left up to the states and why are they trying only to determine whether your sex should matter if you want to marry someone? DOMA does not prohibit states from legalizing same-sex marriage but it...
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...of various social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and more. This act, often referred to as citizen journalism, is used to facilitate the spreading of news particularly towards ‘Gay Marriage’. This process of dissemination is an effective strategy as an effort to communicate their ‘voices being heard’. Now, Twitter, as a media platform, is being used to promote or demote the voices of Gay Marriage. The immediacy and easy format to distribute the message to a widespread audience is its most appealing trait. Many twitter users have dedicated tweets to the possibility of Gay Marriage, whether they are supporters of the lesbian and gay community or highly against the implementation of gay marriage. They utilize the readily available news articles, their own photos, links to videos and hash tags to spread their relevant gay marriage message. Twitter is an excellent platform to send messages to a vast audience. Very often in online news articles or blogs, readers are encouraged to leave their own feedback and comments towards the article itself or the author’s perspective, their own voice. Where by enabling recommendations, sending tweets, and sharing through various platforms at the end of an article. These actions are spreading awareness of same-sex marriage through grass-roots means. Sharing articles on Facebook are seen by everyone in your friends’ news feed, similar to twitter and using hash tags to...
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...Same sex marriage is not only wrong but immoral for these reasons alone it should not be allowed. The definition of marriage as stated by Merriam-Webster is “the state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law.” (N.A., 2011) This union was started as a religious recognition of the union between man and woman and what began in the church was upheld and made a legal binding contract under the rule of law. In order to adapt to the changes society has undergone in accepting same sex relationships the rule of law adapted domestic partnerships. Domestic partnerships were created to include partners of the same sex, but the law would not recognize these unions as marriage. If marriage were changed to adapt to same sex couples then the sanctity of marriage would be eroded and this would lead to a slippery slope for what we define marriage as. It wouldn’t be far off before people would be petitioning to have polygamy made legal. Osama Bin Laden was a polygamist that was killed with one of his wives in the room, whom he used as a human shield. Is this what we want our society to become? If you feel that same sex marriage is a right then this is the society that you want. Domestic partnerships should be enough for same sex couples asking for the definition of marriage to be completely changed is wrong and selfish of these groups. Marriage once adapted to meet same sex couples could potentially be...
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...Gay Marriages: Right or Wrong? SOC 120: Introduction to Ethics & Social Responsibility Instructor: Danielle Ely May 19, 2013 Gay Marriages: Right or Wrong? Gay marriage has been a touchy topic in society for many years now. It is an ethical issue because it goes against most people norms and this alone causes many problems. Deciding whether it is right or wrong is the issue at hand. Many people believe that two people of the same sex should not be allowed to get married, while others think that it is ok. In this case, who can we say is right and who is wrong. Is that really our decision to make? Mosser, (2010). states, “A natural way to see if an act is the right thing to do or the wrong thing to do is to look at its results, or consequences.” I agree that before making decision in life we must first determine how critical it is and how it might affect the people around us. Also, are we ready to suffer the consequences we may face such as family members and people in the community not supporting us? Utilitarianism believes that, if you are given a set of choices, the act that we should choose is the act which produces the best results for the largest number of people affected by that decision. Relativism disables us from making our objections to practices that appears not just wrong relative to a society's values, but plain out simply wrong. Also, it can be very hard to figure out what one's culture is in the relevant ethical sense to make relativism work, and it...
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...Sex Sells Sex work is a broad topic, which encompasses careers such as stripping, erotic massage therapy, pornography, and prostitution. Prostitution is the oldest known profession. In the modern world, it is a source of controversy regarding the debate about the ethics of prostitution. The controversy is revealed through different realms that exhibit different opinions on the ethics of prostitution. Is prostitution ethical from governmental or religious standpoints? How does each approach deal with prostitutes? How do these approaches affect one another? In this paper I will explain both the political approaches of three American states, and religious approaches of Christians and Buddhists on their ethical opinions regarding prostitution. I will argue in defence of the utilitarian approach. The idea of selling sexual favors for money is cause for much debate globally. Separations in ethical ideas of prostitution can partially be attributed to different religious ethics. Two religions that have contrasting beliefs in many cases are Buddhism and Christianity, and this differentiation is clear regarding the topic of prostitution. Buddhist ethics are driven by the avoidance of harm to oneself and to others: Essentially, according to Buddhist teachings, the ethical and moral principles are governed by examining whether a certain action, whether connected to body or speech is likely to be harmful to one's self or to others and thereby avoiding any actions which are...
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...and the world today. According to the 2010 United States Census, there are 131,729 married same-sex couples in America alone. Undoubtedly, the 2015 statics show a dramatic increase in the number of married gay couples living in the present-day U.S., considering the fact that 37 states have legalized gay marriage as of 2015. There are two competing worldviews regarding this prevalent topic: those that support homosexuality and those who do not. People that support homosexuality are generally in favor of gay rights and marriage equality. The value judgment of those that are pro-homosexuality is that homosexuality is right. They do not feel that homosexuality causes any harm. Their moral stance, which causes them to make this judgment, is that gay relationships and marriage can be beneficial and nothing should stand in the way of the happiness, relationship, or marriage between two people who love one another, regardless of sex. People that are against homosexuality are generally against gay rights and marriage equality. The value judgment of anti-homosexuals is that homosexuality is wrong. They feel that homosexuality is harmful in some aspect. Their moral stance is that marriage and relationships are supposed to be/designed to be strictly between a man and a woman. Those with a biblical worldview have an anti-homosexual viewpoint, which means that we should be against marriage equality and homosexual relationships. Christians base their viewpoint regarding this issue off of...
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...Premarital sex is considered immoral as its consequences leads to other immoral behavior and also breaking of the law. When people engage in unprotected premarital sex, it will lead to unwanted pregnancies and children born out of wedlock. This leads to mental and emotional stress for couples who are not ready to bear the responsibility of having children. As premarital sex often occurs throughout teenage years and among teenagers and adolescents, many are not ready for unwanted pregnancies after engaging in premarital sex as they are neither mature nor responsible enough. This causes a number of unwanted pregnancies to be aborted. In many countries, abortion is deemed to be illegal thus is against the law. Also, children born to young couples who are not married might suffer physical, mental or sexual abuse. The number of such cases has been on the rise and it is believed that this is caused by young couples who engage in unprotected premarital sex that are not prepared to rear children. In other cases, girls that do not abort their foetus might abandon their babies as soon as they are born as they are unable to raise them. This leads to a rise in the number of babies being abandoned in the country. Most of the time, these babies are often dead by the time they are found. If caught, the mothers of these babies are punishable by the law. On the other hand, teenagers that engage in premarital sex can be going against the law if they are minors, even if there is mutual...
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...to Merriam Webster Dictionary marriage is the state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law. Marriage is no longer just about a man and a woman committing themselves to each other for life, it now encompasses, gay and lesbians as well, as they pledge to love, honor, and trust each other all the days of their lives . Today same-sex marriage is one the biggest controversies and it seems like no one could ever come to a common agreement. Personal characteristics such as upbringing, culture, religion, ethnicity all play a major role in determining ones feelings on a given controversial issue. Although gays, just like any other human being have a right to a life of dignity, pursuit of happiness, people against homosexuality term such unions as unnatural. In this essay I will persuade the reader why same-sex marriage should be allowed to get married and what civil unions like LGBT are doing to fight back. One of the most arguments against gay marriage is that if they are legalized, the institution of marriage will lose its significance. Traditionally, we think of marriage as a union between a man and woman recognized by law. However the definition of marriage varies different meanings for different cultures but when defined broadly, marriage is considered a cultural universal. If this is true, then why can’t a person be accepted to love a person of the same sex? As American citizens we are promised...
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...Sex, Sin and Marriage by Staff Forerunner, "Ready Answer," September-October 1997 Topics * Adultery * Fornication * Homosexuality * Infidelity * Infidelity to God * Marriage * Movies * More... Adultery, fornication and other forms of sexual immorality have been in the news a lot lately. The military in particular is undergoing a top-to-bottom review of its sexual policies because of various misdeeds of its officers and troops. From the lowest to the highest offices in the land, marital infidelity and sexual improprieties are the buzzwords. Tabloids scream the latest "love triangle" discovered. Magazines contest each other to picture the cover girl with the least covering. Headlines tease readers with articles about sex. Within their pages sex sins of every stripe come out of the closet. Whether its movies, the Internet, bars, parties, homosexual activities, parades or whatever, sex is the vehicle that attracts interest. It has even encroached into children's cartoons, books, magazines and videos! "Living in sin" is now par for the course. People refer, not to husbands or wives, but to "significant others." They speak of "satellite relationships" rather than affairs. Perversions have been downgraded to "personal sexual expressions." What was once shameful is now acceptable. Why is sex promoted so extensively? Because sin is pleasurable, and sex sins are particularly so. Moses chose to forego the "passing pleasures of sin" (Hebrews 11:25) for a greater ultimate...
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...feel the impact of the earth’s overpopulation, many other countries are losing resources and lack basic needs (Gonsalves, J 2005). The world is now home to seven billion people. Not only would birth control help to slow the population growth rate, but it can also help to prevent the high rate for infant deaths (Miller et al 2012). Less than 5 percent of people in most countries in Africa use contraceptives (Rengel, M 2000). If this number was higher and more people were aware of the benefits of birth control, and it was accessible to them, it would help everyone and the planet overall (Rengel, M 2000). 2) It is only reasonable to accept that birth control is not merely a matter of morals, but also of ethics (Steinbock, B 2011). It may be immoral to prevent conception, but it is unethical to willingly allow ourselves to cause unwanted pregnancies that will result in more destitution. 3) As a counterpoint to the second anti-birth control argument, developing a market for contraceptives may in fact reduce the number of women victimized by those who want them to be sterile (Gordon, L 2002). Contraceptive methods have not caused a decrease, but rather an increase, in the sexual freedoms of women in developed and developing countries alike (Lysaught et al 2012). If women are able to use contraception, they may be able to prevent becoming pregnant and being subject to cruel treatment. Against Birth Control: Birth...
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