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The arguments made by an opposition party against the legalization of same-sex marriage in the philippines. The main points raised include the disruption of the original meaning of marriage, the view that same-sex marriage is unjust as it does not serve the purpose of procreation, and the lack of legal and constitutional basis for it in the country. The document also addresses the accusation of homophobia and provides counterarguments. Overall, the document offers a comprehensive understanding of the opposition's stance on this controversial issue, highlighting the complex social, legal, and religious considerations involved.
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As the deputy leader of the opposing party, we respectfully disagree with or protest to the notion of making same-sex unions legal. For the sake of this discussion, we just want to let you all know that even if the majority of our positions may seem discriminatory, they do not necessarily reflect our beliefs and opinions on this subject. Thank you! SO OKAY, WHY SAME SEX MARRIAGE SHOULDN’T BE LEGALIZED IN THE PHILIPPINES? HERE IN OUR COUNTRY? LET ME GIVE YOU AN ANSWER ON THAT. FIRST OF ALL, Same sex marriage shouldn’t be legalized in the Philippines yet, because same sex marriage would disrupt the original meaning of marriage, it shouldn’t also be the end point or the spring board to push the LGBT agenda, and it hinders the state in protecting the LGBT community. There are things that we cannot immediately push through; certain processes must be followed. It’s like writing an essay. In order for it to be considered good or read worthy, there is a flow chart that has to be followed. This way the thoughts you have is organized and is not clumped together in a disorganized manner, this system works in every essay. Just like the legalization of same sex marriage, specifically here in the Philippines. I believe that same sex marriage should not be legalized yet because there are a lot of loopholes in the system. The LGBT community should start small in reducing the discrimination against them. This talks about how same sex marriage disrupts the original meaning of marriage; the meaning that everyone started with. 2 ND^ IS THAT, Why Same Sex Marriage is UNJUST.
Proponents of same-sex marriage often defend their view by appealing to the concept of justice. But a significant argument from justice against same-sex marriage can be made also, as follows. Heterosexual union has special social value because it is the indispensable means by which humans come into existence. What has special social value deserves special recognition and sanction. Civil ordinances that recognize same-sex marriage as comparable to heterosexual marriage constitute a rejection of the special social value of heterosexual unions, and to deny such special social value is unjust. LIKE WHAT ALLIANA SAID A WHILE AGO, Marriage is for procreation. Same sex couples should be prohibited from marriage because they cannot produce children together. The purpose of marriage should not shift away from producing and raising children to adult gratification. Contrary to the pro gay marriage argument that some different-sex couples cannot have children or don’t want them, even in those cases there is still the potential to produce children. Seemingly infertile heterosexual couples sometimes produce children, and medical advances may allow others to procreate in the future. Heterosexual couples who do not wish to have children are still biologically capable of having them, and may change their minds. And finally, Article 1 of the Family Code of the Philippines only recognizes marriage between a man or a woman wherein it serves as I quote, “establishment of conjugal and family life”. Even the present Constitution serves no basis on the legality of same-sex unions. According to a survey it shows that 85% of law students in the city of IloIlo believes that a ban on same sex unions or marriages for homosexual couples doesn’t necessarily mean that their right of equal protection under the law is violated. It is grounded on the following arguments:
This is based on the false assumption that homosexuality is the same sort of human difference as race. But while the difference between sexual orientations is profound (one desires the opposite sex and procreates while the other does neither), racial difference has no intrinsic bearing on love and marriage. This is why philosophically opposed African American leaders such as Shelby Steele and Jesse Jackson agree that "gay marriage is simply not a civil rights issue." About love Marriage is not just about attachment and having an emotional feeling. You know, what would be the essence QUESTIONS FOR THE PRO-SIDE
already in deep trouble due to high divorce rates and the significant number of out-of-wedlock births. If Philippines were to legalize same sex marriage it would violate the religious freedom and the longheld morals of the majority and you cannot interfere with the business of the church or use religious arguments to support rights for same sex. That is all I have to say as the opposition whip of my group. Thank you