The Validity of Gay Marriage: Philosophy in Action Podcast

On Sunday's Philosophy in Action Radio, I answered a question on the validity of gay marriage. The question was:

Is "gay marriage" a valid form of marriage? Many people oppose gay marriage on the grounds that marriage is essentially religious, that procreation is central to marriage, or "traditional marriage" should be respected. Should gay unions be considered a valid form of marriage, legally or socially? Might civil unions be an acceptable alternative?

My Answer, In Brief: The various quasi-secular arguments against gay marriage fail, badly. Gay marriage is a matter of rights, and people ought to support it.

Download or Listen to My Full Answer:

• Duration: 21:25
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Tags: Christianity, Culture, GLBT, Law, Marriage, Politics, Religion, Romance

Links:

• Philosophy in Action: State Involvement in Marriage and Gay "Conversion" Therapy
• NoodleFood: Some Arguments Against Gay Marriage
• Republican Liberty Caucus: The Rational Solution for Gay Marriage
• Polling Data on Support for Gay Marriage Versus Civil Unions

To comment on this question or my answer, visit its comment thread.

A podcast of the full episode – where I answered questions on the validity of gay marriage, the is-ought gap, the aftermath of a friendship, mixing politics and romance, and more – is available here: Episode of 7 April 2013.

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