Apparently this coming Sunday is “Protect Marriage Sunday.” On Sunday, September 19th, we are being asked to place an emphasis on the God-ordained institution of marriage and to make known the serious threats that homosexual marriage presents.
Why is this Sunday “Protect Marriage Sunday?” Because on September 28, the House of Representatives will vote on the Federal Marriage Amendment. This special emphasis Sunday is designed to lead people to call their representative on “Call Your Representative Day” which is Monday September 20th. The American Family Association is asking us to call our local representative and ask him or her to vote for the Fedral Marriage Amendment. You can reach your Representative by calling the Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121. You can also click here to get your Representatives’ direct number.
“Homosexual marriage supporters are already calling. It is imperative that your Representative hears from you. The future of marriage in America depends on those of us who oppose homosexual marriage letting our voice be heard.”
What do you think about all of this? What are your thoughts on the Federal Marriage Amendment? Leave your comments below!
How many Representatives ran on a platform of “Christian/Family” values? Ours did. If anyones Representative ran on such a platform and didn’t vote in favor of this ammendment they should be tarred and feathered and run out of the state.
Personally, I believe that legalized homosexual marriage has become a boogeyman of sorts; everyone is woefully afraid of it, even though gay couples who marry pose no threat to straight couples who marry. Neither do they prevent straight couples from marrying nor tear families apart. Divorce, on the other hand, does all of these things. Where is the prohibition of divorce?
Divorce rips families apart. It rips marriages apart. It makes liars out of men and women who profess to stay together until death parts them. It promotes destruction of marital unions for generations –children of divorced parents are much more likely to divorce themselves as adults. It leads to all kinds of familial and societal ills, yet we feel no need to use legislation to protect marriage and families in this way.
Why obsess about a thunder storm when a hurricane threatens to level you?
Even if homosexual marriage is a thunderstorm compared to the hurricane of divorce, we can’t lose sight of the fact that thunderstorms still cause damage. You won’t get any argument from me about divorce, I believe something needs to be done to protect the sanctity of our families which includes both dealing with the homosexual marriage agenda and dealing with divorce. Maybe if we outlawed divorce it would cause people to use their brains before they jump into marriage. Unfortunately, the majority go into it with the mindset that if it doesn’t work out then there is an alternative “divorce.” I come from a family full of divorce, heartache and devastation, and having been plummeted by that hurricane myself, I know the destruction that it can cause. I have not only experienced the hurricane, but I am also quite experienced with the thunderstorm of homosexuality, having several in my family. I also know the destruction it can cause too. While I certainly agree that over emphasizing the problem with homosexual marriage and losing sight of the other big problems such as divorce is wrong, simply switching it reversing the two has the same effect. Both are problems and both are destroying our families.
The obsession with homosexuality is unhealthy, and it’s taking attention away from the problems that will actually distroy the American family.
This entire law contradicts the teachings of Christ. Whatever happened to love thy neighbor, judge not, lest ye be judged, and let him without sin cast the first stone? Homosexuality may be an abomination, but is that for us to decide? Who among us is filling in for God? This law was written to be divide the masses and draw clear lines, which it has accomplished. Congratulations. If this law had included provisions for outlawing premarital sex, childbirth out of wedlock, cohabitation before marriage, adultery, and divorce I would truly feel the best interests of marriage were really the target. As it stands, it is a law that isolates a small group of individuals, causing devoted Christians all over to do un-Christian like things, such as judging and hating.
It only contradicts the teachings of Christ if you take His teachings out of context. Love thy neighbor does not mean that people should be allowed to do whatever they want. Since when did Jesus say to his disciples, “I love you, now go and do whatever you want because I don’t want to single you out or cause you to be uncomfortable by giving you laws to live by.” Jesus loved them by discipline, teaching them what was right and wrong and how to live. The Pharisees were living life how they wanted, why didn’t Jesus just leave them alone and let them do whatever they wanted? Why did he stand against them??? Because he stood against sin and proclaimed what was right to people who were living a lifestyle contrary to what Jesus wanted them to live, does that mean he did not love his neighbor? To love your neighbor doesn’t mean that you have to love what they do. To stand up for what is right by defending what God intended marriage to be is a far greater love for your neighbor than to simply stay silent.
Judge not, lest ye be judged refers to being judged by the same standards. If I am a cigarette smoker and I tell you to stop smoking while puffing on a cancer stick, then I am wrong because I will be judged back with the same standard. I think Christians have not only the right but the obligation to do something about moral matters, and to declare what the Bible says is not judging at all. The only one passing judgment in that case is the Word of God.
Let him without sin cast the first stone? Again, who is casting the stone here. Its the word of God that declares Homosexuality to be an abomination, and therefore we are not the ones deciding. It is the Word that reveals what sin is, and it is in the Word that we discover our sins including the sin of Homosexuality.
I would not be against including provisions for outlawing premarital sex, childbirth out of wedlock, cohabitation before marriage, adultery, and divorce either. Certainly the best interests for marriage would be served with those things plus the issue of homosexuality.
Most people believe the Christian stance against homosexuality is hatred and judgment, but it is not. It is simply a stance against sin, and goes the same for child molesters, pedophiles, murderers, gossipers, thieves, and every other person on the face of the planet who is a sinner… which equals all of us. Everyone sins and Christianity in of itself stands against that sin.
I don’t see anyone crying for the rights of the poor child molesters. I don’t hear anyone getting upset at Christians for being mean to pedophiles… I think the reason people get upset about homosexuality is because they do not truly believe it is wrong, and therein lies the heart of the issue. We feel it is wrong, you don’t… thus, conflict. To say that the Bible does not support Christians standing up for the truth and for what is right by the standards of God in His Word is a complete farce if you ask me…
First off, let me say that I believe in God and speak with him every day. I was raised Catholic and treat ALL people with my sense of morality and kindness. I do not, however, consider myself a member of any organized religion - here is why:
Every time I read the Christian message I feel so sorry for you as a group. Why? Because you spend so much time with, and are so consumed with, what you believe to be spiritualiaty. It is so misguided though. Jesus would never be so filled with hate as the Christians have become. Rather than spending your time being peaceful and loving, you spend your time spreading hate and getting politically involved - trying to enforce your spiritual beliefs on others. The leaders of your churches are spending their energy telling their congregations that it is a sin to not vote for a particular candidate. Does this not seem very far from what religion and the spritual experience should be about? To quote one of your Christian leaders: “I would kill a gay man and proudly tell God about it”. How can you still feel proud to call yourself a Christian when you rally around such leaders?
I sincerely hope that you come to your senses at some point and find real spirituality - one that does not focus on judging others and spreading hate.
By the way, next time you find yourself “praying” for a “homosexual” - don’t bother. We do not need your prayers. We have plenty of love and happiness in our lives - not to mention we will all go straight to heaven because of the hatred we have had to endure on this earth from the likes of Christians. Perhaps you should pray for mass murderers so that they will become peaceful - maybe you should even pray for your Christian leader who proudly kills gay men and women.
Hmmm, I would say you have a faulty view of what hate is and Christianity as well. I know what hate is and I can tell you that the majority of Christians do not have this ‘hate’ you speak of. Your idea of hate seems to be simply not accepting what homosexuals do, that isn’t hate at all and has nothing to do with hate. You claim Christians try to force their spiritual belief on others while at the same time homosexuals try to force their homosexual agenda on everyone else, that is a big double standard.
The leaders of our churches were not spending their time telling their congregations that it is a sin not to vote for a particular candidate. If any of them said that they are in danger of losing their tax exempt status, since churches cannot endorse or support a particular candidate.
Oh please, please tell me you are not saying that Jimmy Swaggart is one of ‘my spiritual leaders.’ You would certainly be wrong if thats what you think, he is not a pillar of Christianity, nor is he one of ‘my spiritual leaders’ as you might call it. I am proud to call myself a Christian because I have been saved by the blood of Christ and redeemed by his grace. It has nothing to do with anyone else or what anyone else says. The pillar of Christianity is not the people who need redeemed but the savior who does the redeeming. But really, I don’t need to defend anyone, cause none of my Christian leaders said that. Jimmy Swaggart. That is a laugh!
Next time I find myself praying for a homosexual, I will continue. They need it, just as much as anyone else needs it. Love, happiness, and persecution are not things that get you into heaven. I hope you don’t really believe that.
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