It seems that just about everyday I receive an e-mail encouraging me to speak out about same-sex marriage. In California this year we have a proposition on the ballot that would "define" marriage as between a man and a woman. Of course this proposition has been brought up this year because a court made a decision that marriage was not between a man and a woman.
Now today the court in Connecticut has also made the decision that marriage is not just between a man and a woman. Therefore, so called "same-sex marriage" is permissible.
Can we please just be honest? There has never been a time in recorded human history where marriage has ever been anything but the union between a man and a woman. (Genesis 1&2 sets the pattern). Sure, there may have been times when different races of people were not allowed to come together in some societies. These silly restrictions were lifted, but never did the fundamental definition of marriage change. It was always a union of a man and woman. This may seem obvious, but in our times, obvious cannot be taken for granted.
What times do we live in? Postmodern times, where definitions to words can be changed by a majority of people, or forget that, you the individual can make up your own meanings. Language means nothing. So it is fitting since words don't mean anything, we can fundamentally change the meaning of the word "marriage," to now mean the union of two committed people? (The activist or proponent of so called, "same-sex marriage" never wants to deal with the gigantic social problems this definition opens us up to. And for that matter why should marriage be defined as a union only between two people, why not more? Why not incestuous relationships? Can someone please deal with these questions honestly and thoughtfully, instead of emotionally?) Fundamentally different definition folks. If you want society to recognize this relationship with some kind of special union (as much as I wish it wasn't the case), fine. But it is not by any historical standard or definition "marriage."
Obviously, the foundation of my thinking is based on biblical teaching. However, one does not need to even use the Bible, just plain reason, to deal with this issue.
Finally, I do not write this to rally Christian conservatives to become politically active primarily. I write this so that you Christians would start praying more for your gay and lesbian friends. Pray that God would give them sight. Go to them in the name of Jesus and love them. This is not an anti-gay writing, it is a pro-truth writing.
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Amen! I often times feel conflicted concerning this issue. I know what the Bible says is Truth and it is this stand that I take. Still, having a lesbian co-worker/friend in a commited, long-term relationship gives me pause as to what I should do. I'm not silent in any other part of my faith so why do I feel compelled to skirt the issue entirely and keep mum when the subject comes up? Is it truly because I am worried because it is a work environment or is it more because I am afraid of the judgement that will come upon me by those that disagree? In a primarily democratic, liberal office environment, I am often the minority on many issues. For whatever reason, this issue is the only one that has the power to paralyze my voice. Any ideas how to change this?
The key for me was when a good friend of mine pointed out that there is no difference between the sin of homosexuality and any other sin. If your friend was straight and habitually cheating on her husband, or if she was in bondage to heroin or meth, would you possibly say something? What if she was planning on getting an abortion. Might you say something?
There are many lost people that are in bondage to sin. That sin manifests itself in many ways. One of those ways is homosexuality. It is not different than any other sin.
To answer your question about it having power to paralyze your voice: The truth shall set you free. The truth is that IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY POWER OVER YOU. Say it with me: IT HAS NO POWER OVER ME. The devil has been lying to you. He has been telling you that this is the subject that is off limits. What a liar. All power and authority over sin has been given to you by Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit. Do not be deceived by the spirits of this world. Proclaim the Kingdom with boldness and remember you are not alone. Praying for you sister.
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