Yes, gay couples were punished, they were often inflicted by means of fire so as to purify the unholy actions
Yes, worldwide, it happens in epidemic numbers.
There is no such thing as illegally married gay couples. There are only legally married gay couples (with or without state recognition), and unmarried gay couples.
As of 2014, in the US about 20% of gay couples are parents.
The reasons are exactly the same for gay couples as they are for straight couples: commitment, love, stability, security, children, etc.
No. If man or woman loves another of the same gender, they should be together. Whoever thinks they should be punished should be punished themselves. I have a very best friend who has two dads and they are much nicer than any two mom and dads that I know.
Gay parenting is not prevalent on any continent. The United states has the most gay couples with children (as of 2017, about 20% of gay couples are raising children). In South America, the numbers are much lower.
As often as straight couples.
Numbers aren't tracked for this statistic, but about 15% of gay couples adopt children.
No. The children of same sex couples are not more likely to be gay.
Because there is no evidence that Shakespeare was gay.
gay couples and straight couples are pretty much the same just have different likes and dislikes. both get same benefits.
Why does it matter that the couple is gay? Couples argue in general. Why do people disagree? Why do people like different things? To argue is natural and couples need to work things out and discuss things, regardless of gay or not.