Marriage on Trial: The Case Against Same-Sex Marriage and Parenting

by Bill Maier and Glenn T. Stanton

Book Overview

Basing their case on current social research, psychologist Maier and researcher Stanton argue that gay marriage and single-sex families fall far short of offering to children and society in general... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0830832742
• ISBN13: 9780830832743
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: InterVarsity Press
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.6" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Read this book!

Stanton nails it! This book is a must read for anyone who cares about the attack on family that is taking place in the US today!

Excellent resource for understanding the debate

I just finished reading this book and found it to be an excellent resource in the debate over same-sex marriage and gay fostering parenting. The reviewers who have criticized this book must not have read it very carefully. The studies are clear about the need for children to have both a mother and a father. In addition, social researchers have clearly shown that homosexual partnerships are notoriously unstable. Our culture should not allow a minority of vocal activists to redefine the institution of marriage. Children are not science epxeriments. No-fault divorce has resulted in devastating consequences for children. Same-sex parenting could be far worse for the well-being of children.

Two Thumbs Up!

No matter your stance on the issue, this book is a must read! It makes a solid, thought provoking, and incredibly well researched argument for the preservation of the traditional definition of marriage. Stanton and Maier's arguments are brilliant, yet logical and easy to follow. They examine the proposal for same-sex marriage from all angles and comprehensively evaluate the impact that this proposal will have on our society. There is no claim made that is not backed by at least one reputable study, if not more. People who argue with their facts argue with reality. As a young woman, I find this book very refreshing. Not only do the authors present a thoroughly compelling argument for the preservation of the traditional definition of marriage, but in doing so they unashamedly contest the dogmatic tenets of political correctness and dare to recognize the obvious- that there are distinct differences between men and women, that these differences matter, and that they should be celebrated. This book makes sense and is definitely a must read for our times.

Consider this book if you are open minded and fair

Stanton and Maier have produced a book that makes a well documented case for traditional marriage. The book is very well written with numerous references for further study and research. The book is organized around most of the contemporary questions people ask about same sex marriage and homosexuality in general. This is not only a good book concerning the rationale for traditional marriage but is infomative concerning the traditional view of homosexuality. Despite the clear value framework of this book, the authors do not show disrespect for gay and lesbian identified people. On the contrary, the book is clear about principles but the authors convey compassion for people. Many people think that are no divisions within the gay and lesbian community concerning same sex marriage. This book documents the reality that not all of those who are gay want same sex marriage legally recognized. The book is very well organized and despite the scholarly foundations, quite readable. In reading the reviews written previous to mine, I cannot believe they read the same book. The authors take great pains to document their points and use good social science research to do so. If you are open minded concerning this subject, you will want to get this book as an aspect of your investigation.