Same-sex marriage is a current and contentious issue in the United States. At present, the U.S. Supreme Court is considering two cases that could have long lasting effects on how this country defines marriage. Right now, marriage is defined as being between one man and one woman, to the exclusion of all others. However, there is a growing body of people in this country that wish to see this definition changed. These people want the definition to be open to same-sex couples. This speech argues against the legalization of same-sex marriage, presenting 3 main points: 1) The Bible does not condone same-sex marriage, and as a Christian nation, the US must follow the bible. 2) Legalization same-sex marriage is another step down a slippery slope that could one day lead to the legalization of other forms of marriage, such as marriage to animals or children. 3) The US Constitution does not protect gay people from discrimination and same-sex marriage is not a right.
Same-Sex Marriage
Speech
Specific purpose: I stand here today to convince you of the evils that are presented by the possibility of the legalization of same-sex marriage.
Central Idea: Same-sex marriage goes against the Bible, it is a dangerous slippery slope, and most importantly, it is utterly un-American.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I propose to you that our society is on the brink of destruction. As a society, we have moved so far away from our moral conscience that the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in not one, but two cases this past month that threaten to destroy the very fabric of our lives, the bonds that tie us together and create our families. If the United States legalizes same-sex marriage, the country will not only stand in opposition to the Lord and the Holy Bible, but it will be inviting the destruction of civilization itself. The legalization of same-sex marriage will serve as another step along a slippery slope that will endanger the future of our children, removing their rightful inheritance of a Christian and moral society. Finally, just in case you did not think that going against God and nature was reason enough to oppose same-sex marriage, such a decision would also be in direct opposition of the constitution of the United States, a document that our forefathers and ancestors fought dearly to ratify. We cannot allow their sacrifices to have been in vain. We MUST, as a Christian, moral nation oppose same-sex marriage with every ounce of our being.
But why should you listen to me? Who am I to speak on this important issue that our country is facing? I am a proud, American citizen, just like you. Like all of you, I have been raised to respect our nation, to respect the sacrifices of those who came before us that allowed for this nation to grow and to prosper. Like you, I am pursuing the American Dream, the promise of life, liberty and justice. Like many of you, I want to have a happy and healthy family. I want to have children who are safe, protected and happy. As you can see, we share many of the same life goals. We share many of the same dreams. We have the same values. As loyal, patriotic, moral American citizens, it is our duty to oppose same-sex marriage and I invite you to listen closely to my specific reasons.
Transition: Ladies and Gentlemen - and I warn you -- if same-sex marriage is legalized, we may no longer be able to begin speeches in such a traditional and historic way. But nonetheless, while I still can; Ladies and Gentlemen, I invite you to consider three important points that underscore our need, as a nation, to prevent the legalization of same-sex marriage. Even though some have suggested that the legalization is inevitable, I suggest that you and I together still have a chance to make a difference and to prevent this horrible turn of events from destroying our future and the future of our beloved children.
Three main points:
Same-Sex Marriage is Not Condoned by the Bible.
There is absolutely no place in the Christian Bible that same-sex marriage is condoned. As a Christian nation, we must abide closely by the words of the bible when determining our laws and moral values. Not only does the Bible not condone same-sex marriage, it specifically condemns the relationships on which such marriages would be based. Homosexuality is an abomination. This is not a simple phrase thrown around by protestors. The Bible specifically tells us that homosexuality is an abomination in Leviticus: "Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination." (Leviticus 18:22). If calling homosexual behavior an abomination is not clear enough, Leviticus goes further and clarifies for us the consequences of such behavior. "If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them." I ask you, what could be more clear? "Their blood shall be upon them." The Bible is clear. Homosexual relationships are wrong. They are an abomination. They are punishable by death. And yet, despite this clear indictment of homosexuality and same-sex relationships, our country is still balancing on a tightrope, perilously close to rejecting the word of God and legalizing same-sex marriage.
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