In today's society, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community has been more accepted than in previous years, especially in the 1960s and before , when any member of the LGBT community would be horribly ridiculed, even tortured. However, the LGBT community still has a long way to go when it comes to human rights, equality and, in particular, marriage equality. Each individual has their own perception of marriage equality, whether it is based on a moral basis or on a humanistic (humane) basis, which is the belief of not denying anyone the right to be who they are, and therefore to love who he loves. However, as a society, we must examine the facts, and ourselves, as we approach the debate over marriage equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. The debate: morality versus humanist beliefs The debate is clear. . When it comes to marriage equality, the debate is whether or not religious beliefs should trump humanist beliefs. We all hear about different politicians expounding on their moral and religious views on the issue of marriage equality. Additionally, we hear judges making decisions on marriage equality based on their religious views, rather than the law, in accordance with the United States Constitution. According to MarriageEquality.org, legal disputes and fights for equal marriage rights have continued for years, as evidenced by the Zablocki v. United States case. Redhail of 1978, where the “U.S. Supreme Court declared that marriage was “of fundamental importance to all.” individuals”. The court described marriage as "one of the 'basic civil rights of man'" and "the most important relationship in life." The court also noted that "the right to marry is a fundamental right...... middle of paper...... should be treated equally, and all should have the freedom to seek happiness. The pros and cons of marriage equality are also subjective and depend on each individual's experiences and perspectives. With the analysis of this current problem, the simplest answer would be to let the individual live their life as they wish, at all times. This is the only way to ensure peace. It starts with equality for all. Works Cited Crary, D. (2014, 01 16), attitudes still prevalent in many parts of the world. /www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/16/global-anti-gay-laws_n_4612325.htmlHRC.org (Unknown Issues: allies) Retrieved from http://www.hrc.org/issues/alliesMarriage Equality USA. ®. (Unknown). A historical look at marriage. Retrieved from http://www.marriageequality.org/historical-look.