"If something is morally wrong, then it should be possible to present non-fallacious and reasonable arguments to show it is wrong. There should also be true claims in any arguments."
"Appeal to tradition is the fallacy that something is good or true just because it has been believed or practiced for a long time. The mere fact that something has endured as a tradition is not evidence it is true or good."
"Common practice is the fallacy that a practice is good just because it is common. Just because many people do something does not entail it is good."
Opponents of same-sex marriage frequently recycle old arguments that are fallacious and lack true claims. Common fallacies include appeal to tradition and appeal to common practice. These arguments suggest that marriage should only be between a man and a woman because it has historically been that way. However, the endurance of a tradition does not inherently validate its truth or goodness. As same-sex marriage becomes more established, these arguments can be countered by highlighting that it has also become a tradition and common practice.
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