UPB Presents...Same Sex Marriage: A Civil Debate

From: UPB

Same Sex Marriage: A Civil Debate
8pm on April 9
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Presented by:
Glenn T. Stanton, Senior Analyst for Marriage and Sexuality and the Director of Social Research and Cultural Affairs at Focus on the Family
Dr. Corvino, philosophy professor at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and editor of Same Sex: Debating the Ethics, Science, and Culture of Homosexuality

Is same-sex marriage good for society? The ongoing debate over civil unions and same-sex marriage often generates more heat than light. Yet the debate cannot be ignored, as legislators and voters around the country grapple with whether and how to recognize same-sex relationships.

John Corvino and Glenn Stanton – two of the nation's leading and opposing voices on this issue bring clarity and civility to this otherwise divisive topic. Stanton, a same-sex marriage opponent, argues that such marriages would erode our understanding of humanity by treating male or female as optional for the family. Corvino, a same-sex marriage advocate, argues that recognizing same-sex unions would be good not only for gay people, but also for society at large, since society has an interest in promoting happy, stable, and loving relationships.

Audience members will have the opportunity to ask the speakers questions and present their own opinions throughout this event.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Questions? Concerns? Contact suarezfg@jmu.edu for more information!