The topic of same-sex marriage, or gay marriage, is extremely controversial in today's society. This article will address some of the issues surrounding gay marriage. Many in favor of same-sex marriage suggest that gay couples should have the same marriage benefits as heterosexual couples, which is simply a civil rights issue. In contrast, those who are against same-sex marriage see this concept as a moral issue, which violates traditional ethical standards. Since the beginning of time, most cultures have recognized marriage as a unity between men and women. Furthermore, in some states the concept of traditional marriage has been challenged to also allow same-sex marriage. In response to this movement, many states passed marriage laws to ban gay marriage. Therefore, currently there are some states that are in favor of gay marriage and some that are against gay marriage. Furthermore, there are many ways to look at the issue on a personal, religious and political level. According to this argument, there are people who say that same-sex marriage is a political issue, while other people see gay marriage as a violation of the law. traditional values. Even though traditional marriage has always been between a man and a woman, should marriage be possible, regardless of gender? In favor of gay marriageFrom an advocate's perspective, same-sex marriage should be allowed for several reasons. The most important factor of gay marriage concerns personal freedom. Although gay couples usually face inequality, same-sex marriage should be about equality. The demand is to extend traditional marriage rights to gay marriage. If all people were created equal, all people should be able to marry whoever they want. This is the statement that the gay community is eager for... at the heart of the article... this point of view on the controversial topic of gay marriage. Works Cited Mosser, K. (2010). A Concise Introduction to Philosophy, California: Bridgepoint Education, IncPreserve American Values ​​and Stop Gay Marriage. (2011, June 30). USA TODAY, p. A.8. Retrieved July 4, 2011, from ProQuest Newsstand. (Document ID: 2387906121).Telegraph Media Group Limited (2011), Retrieved 15/06/2011 from http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/7953876/Honeymoon-over-for-many-same -sex-pairs-as-divorces-double.htmlThe Holy Bible, New King James Version (1990) American Bible Society, New YorkThe Human Rights Campaign (2011a), What the Defense of Marriage Act Does, URL consulted on 06/16 /2011, from http://www.hrc.org/issues/5443.htmThe Human Rights Campaign (2011b), Administration Drops Defense of Discriminatory DOMA Law, accessed 06/16/2011, from http://www.hrc .org/15338 .htm