have seen fit to restrict the ability of same-sex couples to seek equal rights and protections under the law, by passing bills to ban or otherwise prevent their marriage (Hatzenbuehler, PhD, O’Cleirigh, PhD, Grasso, MPH, Mayer, MD, Safren, PhD, & Bradford, PhD, 2012). Even though many religious institutions consider same-sex marriage immoral, it is necessary for a civil society because laws should treat everyone equally and there is no financial or societal benefit in banning it. The right or privilege…
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