There are specific social benefits called “social goods,” which flow from man/woman marriage. These social goods are derived from the complementary physical, emotional, and spiritual union of a male and a female.
The institution of man/woman marriage:
• Channels sexual relations in a manner that provides the greatest benefit to individuals and society.
• Helps men live more responsibly and productively.
• Transforms men into husbands/fathers and women into wives/mothers.
• Binds potential parents together to raise the biological children they create.
• Legally binds fathers to their biological children. (Mothers are always present at birth, but not so with fathers.)
• Provides the optimal environment in which to raise children.
• Generates the best outcomes in the areas of health, wealth and overall happiness for men, women and children.
Research findings illustrate that the “social goods” derived from man/woman marriage begin to disappear when individuals live outside of the married man/woman family structure. Studies show that any deviation from man/woman marriage generally results in serious negative outcomes for individuals and families. The evidence supporting this is remarkably consistent and compelling.
Outcomes According to Family Structure:
When compared to heterosexual men, men who engage in homosexual behavior:
• experience a significantly higher rate of domestic violence with their partners.
• are up to seven times more likely to attempt suicide.
• have a lower life expectancy by 20 to 30 years.
• have an incidence of HIV/AIDS that is up to 430 times higher.
• have three times the number of drug and alcohol dependencies.
• are significantly more promiscuous, with very few maintaining fidelity.
• are more than twice as likely to have an STD.
• are significantly more likely to engage in pedophilia.
• are much more likely to have mental and emotional disorders/illnesses.
• are at higher risk of deliberate self-harm.
When compared to heterosexual youth, youth who engage in homosexual behavior:
• are at increased risk of suffering major depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
• are associated with more school and runaway problems.
• are more likely to attempt suicide.
• experience a much higher rate of alcoholism.
• are more likely to engage in substance abuse.
• are more likely to engage in high-risk sexual behavior.
When compared to heterosexual women, lesbian women:
• are significantly more likely to be victims of domestic violence.
• experience a much higher rate of sexual coercion by their partner.
• are more likely to use drugs and alcohol.
• have a significantly higher risk of developing general anxiety disorder.
• are twice as likely to attempt suicide.
• are at higher risk for breast cancer.
• are at higher risk of deliberate self-harm.
Source: Stand For The Family
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