However, something has weighed on my mind for quite some time now, gay marriage. There isn't much that can be said on the topic, that hasn't already been said before. However, I feel as though it would be an injustice to myself, if I didn't speak from my heart (for fear of offending someone).
Most people have a problem with gay marriage, because of their religious faith and beliefs.
Most law-makers site their religions beliefs, as their reason for denying gays the right to a happily ever after. Though, I find it hard to believe that most politicians care. I find it hard to believe, that politicians mind what someone else is doing in the privacy of their own home. They do NOT care. Trust me, they do not! What they do care about (are you ready for this), votes. Do not act shocked. Politicians will do whatever it takes (including denying people rights) to become reelected. So, they lie, and say that by giving gays the right to marriage, it will ruin the sanctity of marriage. When in reality, we all know that the "sanctity of marriage" was ruined ages ago.
Excuse me, was I naive to believe that our country had a law in place called, "Separation of Church and State."
People say being gay is a sin. If it is, indeed a sin, then wouldn't that be between God and those individuals committing the said "sin"? Perhaps we could all be reminded of Luke 3:67:
"Judge not, and you will not be judged' condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive and you will be forgiven"
Everyone is entitled to the pursuit of happiness, as stated in The Declaration of Independence. No where in the document does it say: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness (unless you are gay)."
PREACH it girlfriend, nicely done
ReplyDeleteHear, hear.
ReplyDeleteAmen.
ReplyDeleteOh love this--- thanks for sharing and you know what? I am glad you shared this politics and all! And in the end, Marriage is just a contract, the underlying relationship is what makes or breaks it, and this right should not just rest with heterosexuals. since the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell, all we are waiting for is for DOMA's repeal so that homosexuals in the military can get the same rights and HELLO! benefits at heterosexuals who are serving. :-)
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done! And I know exactly what you mean about do I "share" it or not on the blog...glad you wrote about it!
ReplyDelete"Who do you love?" that's what it comes down to.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't matter what I believe in the whole sense of all of these touchy topics, what matters is that I LOVE the people behind what their views are. That's all I'm instructed to do by Him - "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself" Matthew 22:39 Easy Peasy...
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely way to express your feeling! Thank you.
DeleteI often wonder why is so acceptable for people to express their views when they are FOR a particular lifestyle or moral beliefs. On the contrary, when someone is AGAINST something (politician or non-politician,) based on their moral or religious beliefs, they are NOT supposed to express their beliefs. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and have the right to express their opinion in this country. Was Freedom of Speech only implemented for those are FOR something?
ReplyDeleteAs for Separation of Church and State, pick up a history book. This law was put into place to prevent citizens from being FORCED to practice one and only one religion, because the English citizens were also being forced to practice one religion. So, we have a choice as to which religion to practice in this country.
As for the pursuit of happiness, I don't think our ancestors even took this lifestyle into consideration. Let's consider the Shakers. They were celibate and did not procreate, which means they cease to exist. If everyone became homosexual and could not reproduce via natura methods (NOT Scientific methods,) I believe our human race would simply become extinct. I guess that is okay though, because as you quoted, we all have the pursuit of happiness.
The Bible may also say we should not judge, but maybe we should go way back and consider the beginning of creation
Genesis 5: 1-2
Genesis 5:1-2
New International Version (NIV)
From Adam to Noah
This is the written account of Adam’s family line.
When God created mankind, he made them in the likeness of God. 2 He created them male and female and blessed them. And he named them “Mankind”[a] when they were created.
Anonymous, I refuse to judge anyone for their sexual preference. That is to be left up to God. I respect your views and it would be wonderful if you can respect mine. I'm never one to turn away a good debate, but I feel elaborating any further would simply be hitting a brick wall. So we need to agree to disagree.
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