#Marriage latest posts Marriage latest comments Marriage » Feed Marriage » Comments Feed The Legal Rights of Civil Unions and Gay Marriages What are the Prenuptial Laws of Other Countries alternate Marriage + Marriage Certificate + Name Change After Marriage * Marriage Laws + Annulment of Marriage + Defense of Marriage Act + Common Law Marriage + Common Law Marriage in Texas * Marriage License + Marriage License + Marriage License Requirements * Marriage Records * Marriage Counseling + Marriage Counseling Questions + Save My Marriage + Marriage Certificate + Name Change after Marriage * Marriage License + Marriage License Requirements * Marriage + Marriage Vows + Marriage Statistics + Definition of Marriage * Marriage Records + Free Marriage Records * Marriage Counseling + Save My Marriage + Marriage Counseling Questions * Common Law Marriage + Defense of Marriage Act + Common Law Marriage in Texas + Annulment of Marriage + Common Law Marriage + Common Law Marriage in Texas * Gay Marriage + Same Sex Marriage + Gay Marriage States + Gay Marriage Facts + Gay Marriage Rights Issues About Same Sex Marriage Issues About Same Sex Marriage Issues About Same Sex Marriage Same sex marriage rights have been a very controversial issue in both political and religious circles. While same sex marriage is seen in early history, the debate for gay marriage rights has become a very heated debate. Same sex marriages were first legalized in the legally legally recognized same sex marriages. In fact, less than ten countries or US states recognize same sex marriage. Many religious leaders continue to speak out in staunch opposition to conferring marriage rights to same sex couples. In fact the Catholic church is still very much opposed to same sex marriages. In addition, conservatives are opponents of defining same sex relationships as marriages. However, Democrats generally support same sex marriages, domestic partnerships or civil unions. Many opponents of gay marriage are also against same sex couples studies that show detrimental effects on children raised by same sex For instance, same sex couples that are not able to wed, are more suicidal tendencies. In contrast, same sex couples that are able to The debate about same sex marriage rights, has greatly effected the gay marriage or adoption. In fact, politicians often fail to take a However, states like Florida have explicitly denied gay adoption rights, in part because same sex couples are legally forbidden from same sex couples, become productive members of society and suffer no ill effects from being raised by same sex couples. In America, around recognition of the relationship between same sex couples. In general however, many people believe that marriage should continue conferred on marriages. In fact, trends suggest much greater support Some states have recently legalized same sex weddings in addition to same sex relationships in addition to preventing the passage of the LGBT community. In fact, same sex couples have recently been explicitly forbid same sex marriage. It appears that the Federal In fact, they will either have to prohibit or allow legal same sex marriages, in order to avoid the continued nationwide conflict on the themselves. While some states enacted the Defense of Marriage Act, others have not explicitly forbidden the legal recognition of same sex marriage, but they have also not allowed it as of yet. Politics has a lot to do with each state's stance on same sex marriage. Generally, well as further laws that prohibit the legal recognition of same sex marriage. * Are You Out Of the Loop About the Legality of Marriage? * The History of Same Sex Marriage * The Must Read Guide to Same Sex Marriage * Common Law Marriage * Gay Marriage * Marriage * Marriage Ceremony * Marriage Counseling * Marriage License * Other Marriage Related Agreements * Putative Marriage * Religious Importance of Marriage * Same Sex Marriage Gay Marriage: Governor Christ Christie Veto Challenged by New Gay Marriage: Governor Christ Christie Veto Challenged by New Jersey Marriage Certificate Georgia Annulment of Marriage in California