Marriage can be defined as the union between a man and a woman, and in some instances, between the same genders. Synonyms for marriage are wedlock or matrimony. According to Girgis (2012), the partners make a permanent and exclusive commitment where they promise to be loyal and committed to each other. It is therefore a sacred institution before God and others. Masci (2015) argues that gay marriages are on the rise and certain countries and states have legalized it. There has been some controversy