INTRODUCTION
Civil unions influence marriage culture and policy by offering an alternative to marriage. Civil unions are often understood to be “light” marriages, with many of the same benefits as marriage but with less tradition and social expectations.
ARGUMENTS FOR CIVIL UNIONS
I.e. A legally recognized union exclusively for an unrelated same-sex couple, with rights similar to those of marriage
ARGUMENTS AGAINST CIVIL UNIONS
Blurs The Meaning Of Fornication And Adultery
Promotes Sex Outside Of Marriage
Deinstitutionalizes Marriage
Sponsors Fatherlessness
Slippery Slope – To Other Civil Unions
Adult-Centric View Of Sex
CONSERVATIVE CONCLUSION
Civil Unions: Conclusion And Compromise