In the article, “For Gay Marriage,” author Andrew Sullivan claims that by refusing marriage to gay people it takes away their god given rights. Throughout the article the author uses his tone of voice and language to show that he is for gay marriage. In the beginning Sullivan talks about how religion and churches should not have a place in the discussion. The author talks about the true meaning of marriage and how it does not always have to be between a man and woman. In the end Sullivan discusses how liberals and conservatives feel about gay marriage. Throughout the article Sullivan claims that he is for gay marriage. The author shows this by his word selection and tone of voice. Sullivan says he is not there to talk about what “Churches