The definition of marriage is the state of being united to a person of the
opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law. This dignified act is under constant threat by lesbian and gay couples protesting for equal rights in marriage. Same sex marriage should be prohibited because the act will evoke multitudes of problems that will be impossible to manage. The plentiful list of arguments against same sex marriage outweighs its opposite in all areas. For example, the case is commonly viewed as that if the couple is in love, they should be allowed to marry. Love is not the only deciding factor people. For the majority of religious people, their religion is the most important to them and following its rules and regulations is a systematic daily task. If religions are intended to surround one’s life and even explain the person’s reason of sheer existence, going against its marriage rules is senseless, an outright sin and negative to a person’s religious growth. The argument is expressed well in Joe Messerli’s words: “Most religions consider homosexuality a sin. Virtually every religion in the world, including the major ones in this country, consider homosexuality unacceptable. It is offensive and a swipe to the religious freedom of the majority to have to recognize a relationship they consider sinful. The legal system in the United States evolved out of the laws contained in the Bible. We shouldn't go even farther to tear down those laws.” The destruction of marriage institution is very likely in the event that same sex marriage is legalized. “Everyone has a right to love who they choose,” says an ad now running in Minnesota, “but nobody has a right to redefine marriage” . This statement is not an attack on gays or lesbians, but a righteous stand up for people’s religious beliefs. Marriage is initially intended for males and females since they that the ability to create life. It is a sacred practice preformed all over the world.