Behave Quote by James Dobson
“Homosexuals can be, you know, committed to each other. And they have freedom to behave in the ways that they do, but they cannot be a family. They cannot be married. I mean, virtually every culture in the history of the world has considered marriage to be between one woman and one man.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public commentary, 1990s
He argues that traditional marriage is defined as between a man and a woman, excluding same‑sex couples from family status.
In simple terms: Same‑sex couples cannot marry under his view.
Key Takeaway
Question traditional marriage norms.
Themes
tradition
family
sexuality
Mood
defensive
conservative
Type
controversial
political
When to use this quote
- religious communities
- policy debates
- family law
- public opinion
Key Concepts
heteronormativity
cultural relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- How should societies balance tradition with equality?
- What defines a family beyond legal status?
A Different Perspective
Legal recognition of same‑sex families challenges this view.
