The two articles,Gay marriage?? andThe case for Gay Marriage,? present an argument between conservativeness and modern society which tends to accept new norms. Homosexuality is rejected by all major religions around the globe. However, this new concept of homosexuality is present in various states in America. The articleGay marriage, an Oxymoron? by Lisa Schiffren, presents an argument from religious, traditional and conservative perspective. On the other hand, the second articleThe case of Gay (and Straight) Marriage? by Jonathan Rauch, shows homosexuality with a modern point of view. Modern point of views composes the newer more tolerant society unlike the orthodox religious and traditional societies. Both articles present different definitions for marriage itself.
             Schiffren argues that marriage is a contract between two people for producing children. Whether the man loves his spouse or not, they both can still be married. Rauch on the other hand describes marriage aslove? and contradicts the conservatives? point of view of marriage. If marriage was only about children then sterile couples and older women shouldn't be allowed to marry. Since anyone who loves another person should be entitled for a marriage then that should include same sex persons as well. The argument heats up as the homosexuals argue that almost half of the current marriages end up with a divorce, causing financial and emotional problems.
             Many other reasons for marriage as acontract? are economic partnership between the couple. The two have to survive through pros and cons of their economic life. Homosexuals not given the right of marriage will hence not be able to qualify to economic partnership. The conservative argue that these benefits from the government as well as both partners are given to nurture children, and to provide them with a healthy economic environment. Homosexuals on the other hand say that they can have children too (by adoption or artifici...