Society does not accept same sex marriages. There are various reasons for this. Many people feel that same sex marriage is not natural, and goes against religious beliefs. Some people may be homophobic and feel that gays and lesbians do not deserve to be united legally on paper, or under the blessings of God. Homosexuals want to marry for the same reason that heterosexuals have and there should be no reason why they are not allowed to. Marriage is much more than merely a commitment to love one another. Aside from societal and religious conventions, marriage involves legally imposed financial responsibility and legally authorized financial benefits. Marriage provides automatic legal protections for the spouse, including medical visitation. They become a legal beneficiary of a deceased spouse's property, as well as pension and other rights.
When two adults want to be married in the eyes of the law, as well as perhaps promise in the eyes of the Lord and their friends and family, to......
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